International Affairs

Once hailed as the voice of Madagascar’s youth, Andry Rajoelina’s presidency ended in military-backed ousting amid protests fueled by the very discontent he once harnessed. What does this tell us about leadership, governance, and the risks of failing the people?

The International Criminal Court sidelines its chief prosecutor from the Duterte case, exposing internal conflicts that raise questions about the court’s fairness and impact on American interests abroad.

As France’s fragile government faces votes of no confidence, the chaos underscores how weak sovereignty and political fragmentation abroad can ripple into threats to America’s economic and security interests.

The UN reveals Colombia’s ongoing neglect of the Atrato River’s mercury contamination crisis, fueled by illegal mining and corruption, threatening indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities and undermining environmental and human rights protections.

New violent clashes erupt on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as Taliban forces launch unprovoked attacks, exposing a worsening security crisis with direct implications for American interests and regional stability.

Singapore has carried out up to 14 executions this year for drug offenses, breaking records since 2003 and spotlighting the tension between national sovereignty and global human rights pressures.

NATO’s unanimous call for a 5% GDP defense investment masks underlying fractures as Spain resists, drawing sharp US criticism and raising questions about alliance cohesion and America’s strategic priorities.

A military coup in Madagascar following weeks of unrest exposes the dangers of failed governance and corruption—lessons America cannot afford to ignore in protecting national sovereignty and stability.

The tragic death of a kidnapped South Korean student in Cambodia highlights dangerous gaps in law enforcement and international crime cooperation—issues Washington and allies must confront for national security.

Across continents, leaders toppled by uprisings flee, exposing the failures of regimes disconnected from their people. What does this mean for America’s commitment to sovereignty and stable governance?