International Affairs

Álvaro Uribe, Colombia’s influential former president, stands at a crossroads as the judiciary decides on charges of bribery and witness tampering—a verdict with far-reaching implications for national sovereignty and the rule of law in Latin America.

Syria announces parliamentary elections months after Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow, but does the new regime truly represent stability? We dissect the reality behind the official statements and what this means for U.S. national security.

A fatal boat capsizing in Nigeria’s Niger state highlights how lawlessness and government failure endanger innocent lives, undermining stability with broader implications for global security.

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces deepen national turmoil by establishing a parallel government amid grave war crimes allegations, risking further destabilization with dangerous implications for American interests abroad.

The abbot of China’s famed Shaolin Temple is under investigation for embezzlement and moral misconduct, exposing ongoing issues of corruption within Chinese religious institutions and raising questions about Beijing’s control over cultural symbols.

An Islamic State-backed rebel attack on a church in eastern Congo leaves at least 21 dead, exposing persistent security gaps that threaten regional stability and American interests abroad.

Russia’s decision to cancel traditional Navy Day warship parades amid relentless Ukrainian drone strikes exposes Kremlin vulnerabilities as Moscow struggles to protect its own soil while prosecuting an aggressive war.

Despite global calls for peace, Thailand and Cambodia remain locked in deadly border clashes, revealing costly diplomatic failures that undermine American interests in Southeast Asia.

Opposition leader María Corina Machado declares the Maduro regime politically isolated as Venezuela heads into municipal elections widely viewed as neither free nor fair.

Israel announces limited daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow aid delivery amid mounting hunger concerns, while international criticism intensifies. What does this mean for American interests and the broader fight against terrorism?