International Affairs

After firing thousands over a controversial strike, Chiquita Brands signs a shaky deal to resume operations in Panama—yet the real victims are both Panamanian workers and American families facing higher prices.

Lebanon’s army steps into the spotlight to enforce disarmament of Hezbollah and Palestinian militias despite militant resistance, highlighting a test of national sovereignty and regional stability with direct implications for U.S. interests.

Torrential rains and sudden dam releases from India have flooded Pakistan’s Punjab, leaving tens of thousands stranded without aid. The government’s slow response highlights a failure to protect its citizens amid a worsening climate crisis.

The Thai Constitutional Court’s decision to oust Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra exposes the fragility of democratic governance under military-backed institutions, risking national sovereignty and regional stability.

Turkey’s decisive move to shut its airspace and ports to Israel over the Gaza conflict exposes deeper geopolitical fractures that challenge American national security and economic priorities.

Israel has retrieved the bodies of two hostages kidnapped during the October 7 attacks in Gaza, underscoring the brutal reality of terrorism that threatens not only Israel’s sovereignty but also American interests abroad.

Iran has executed at least 841 people this year, many on dubious charges and some publicly, revealing a disturbing pattern of state-sponsored terror that must concern American interests.

Indonesia’s violent clashes over government excess reveal the dangers of unchecked state power and corrupt elites—lessons vital for protecting America’s sovereignty and security.

As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue unabated, the European Union’s focus on post-war security preparations exposes a reactive posture that risks leaving America and its allies vulnerable. How long will Washington tolerate Europe’s half-measures while our own national security is at stake?

A protester’s death at the hands of Indonesian police and mass arrests expose the cost of government disconnect from working-class realities—warning signs for America’s commitment to freedom and sovereignty.