International Affairs

Mali’s military rulers imprison a former prime minister for supporting jailed critics, revealing a broader assault on national sovereignty and democratic principles that should alarm freedom-loving nations worldwide.

East Timor’s newly minted ASEAN membership brings a surprising offer: President José Ramos-Horta is ready to personally engage Myanmar’s military to end a brutal civil war ignored by global powers—because regional instability abroad demands America’s attention at home.

As Russia intensifies its bloody campaign in Ukraine, two brave journalists lost their lives bringing the truth to light—highlighting the brutality of Moscow’s war and the high price of freedom of information.

Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip to Lebanon and Turkey spotlights ongoing corruption, geopolitical tensions, and unresolved tragedies that threaten regional stability—issues the United States cannot ignore.

Repeated balloon incursions used for smuggling cigarettes have forced Lithuania to plan indefinite border closures with Belarus, spotlighting ongoing hybrid security threats on NATO’s eastern flank.

Jihadi militants’ fuel blockade in Mali highlights the disastrous consequences of failed foreign interventions and weak military alliances—while ordinary citizens and regional stability pay the price.

As Moroccan youth rise in protest against government neglect and corruption, state-controlled mosque sermons push participation on official terms—raising questions about freedom and genuine civic engagement.

Madagascar’s ousted president stripped of citizenship following military coup, underscoring the peril dual allegiances pose to national sovereignty and democratic stability.

Displaced by the Taliban, Afghan women soccer players rebuild their team abroad—exposing international indifference and underscoring the need for strong America First policies to support freedom and national sovereignty.

As the Netherlands returns to the polls amid political chaos sparked by Geert Wilders’ hardline immigration stance, the deep divisions cripple effective governance—highlighting a European crisis with direct consequences for American interests.