International Affairs

After years of activism and a top court mandate, Hong Kong’s proposed same-sex partnership bill confronts fierce legislative opposition—posing critical questions about liberty, legal fairness, and the rule of law in a city caught between progress and conservatism.

The recent deadly earthquake in Afghanistan has obliterated thousands of homes while leaving hundreds of remote villages inaccessible. As the United Nations scrambles to deliver aid amid logistical nightmares and worsening conditions, America must reassess its strategic approach to regional crises that threaten stability and humanitarian security.

Amid relentless Hamas attacks and devastating Israeli strikes in Gaza, the U.S. pushes a controversial ceasefire proposal risking American interests while ignoring hard truths on the ground.

Nepal’s heavy-handed attempt to control social media sparked protests that left 19 dead, exposing how government censorship threatens free expression and fuels unrest—a cautionary tale for America’s fight to preserve digital freedom.

As the U.S. escalates military presence in the Caribbean to combat narcotrafficking, Venezuela’s regime doubles down on hostile rhetoric, exposing its vulnerability and intent to deflect internal decay.

Forty-five Colombian soldiers held hostage by communities influenced by narcotrafficking guerrilla groups were freed, revealing the ongoing challenge narco-insurgent networks pose to state sovereignty and regional security.

Facing escalating attacks on its military, Colombia proposes resuming aerial fumigation of illicit crops—a controversial move with broad implications for security and sovereignty in the Americas.

Cuba’s draft labor code introduces digital disconnection and unemployment insurance but denies fundamental rights like striking, exposing the regime’s continued grip over workers despite cosmetic updates.

As Serbia’s government intensifies violent crackdowns on student-led protests, the nation teeters between authoritarianism and democratic aspirations—a cautionary tale for America’s commitment to freedom and sovereignty.

Unarmed Congolese protesters demanding accountability face deadly gunfire from their own army amid allegations of collusion with Rwanda-backed rebels, underscoring a deeper threat to regional stability and U.S. strategic interests.