International Affairs

Belarus’ Lukashenko pardons over 120 prisoners after Washington lifts sanctions on potash exports—a move rooted in Trump administration diplomacy but expanded by Biden policies, raising questions about America’s strategic stance against authoritarian regimes.

Israel’s elimination of a key Hamas operative highlights persistent militant threats despite the ceasefire, raising critical questions about enforcement and national security.

China’s annual remembrance of the Nanjing massacre is being used as a political tool to escalate tensions with Japan, reflecting dangerous militaristic posturing that threatens regional stability and American interests.

Ukraine faces over 450 drone and missile attacks in one night as Russia targets critical infrastructure, exposing the costly gaps in Western defense support.

Chinese maritime forces recently attacked Philippine fishermen with water cannons and aggressive maneuvers, risking lives and violating international law in disputed waters—raising urgent questions about America’s role in defending allies and upholding sovereignty.

Luis Arce, Bolivia’s ex-president, faces preventive detention over corruption allegations tied to indigenous development funds during his ministerial tenure. This case highlights the ongoing global challenge of holding leaders accountable and protecting national interests.

The Myanmar military’s justification of its deadly airstrike on a hospital as counterterrorism highlights reckless disregard for civilian safety and the ongoing chaos fueled by failed governance.

As renewed fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border forces mass evacuations, volunteer villagers risk their lives guarding empty homes—highlighting regional instability with direct implications for U.S. national interests.

The OAS plans to deploy a 5,500-strong gang elimination force in Haiti starting January, yet key questions remain about effectiveness and U.S. troop absence amid growing regional instability.

Bolivia’s former leftist president faces jail amid corruption charges, revealing how political power can shield graft—an urgent warning for defenders of national sovereignty and accountability worldwide.