International Affairs

A horrific massacre in Nigeria’s Kwara state reveals the deadly consequences of ignoring global Islamist extremism, underscoring the urgent need for America-first security vigilance and stronger alliances against transnational terror.

As Tropical Storm Penha wreaks havoc across the Philippines with deadly landslides and massive displacement, questions arise about global instability’s ripple effects on America’s national security and border control.

Cuba’s persistent power outages amid escalating US tensions highlight the consequences of government mismanagement, while wildfires and cartel-fueled black markets across Latin America reveal regional vulnerabilities threatening American interests.

The sprawling Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony exposes a troubling trend toward dispersing global events that sacrifice national unity and logistical common sense, raising critical questions about priorities amid rising international tensions.

The abrupt shutdown of Kenya’s Koko Networks bioethanol fuel supply highlights how reliance on global carbon markets and bureaucratic red tape devastates clean energy access, leaving vulnerable households to revert to harmful fuels—a cautionary tale for America’s energy independence efforts.

Lebanon’s vast gold reserves could be a lifeline to its shattered economy, but corrupt elites and rigid laws block action—offering a cautionary tale for America’s own economic sovereignty.

China’s pledge to bolster Cuba amid U.S. sanctions marks an alarming move in global power dynamics—one that threatens American national sovereignty and regional security.

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai under Beijing’s draconian national security law exposes the accelerating erosion of press freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong, challenging America’s commitment to defending liberty worldwide.

Three years after devastating quakes reduced Antakya’s multicultural heart to rubble, efforts to restore St. Paul’s Church highlight the challenge of preserving heritage amid widespread displacement and economic collapse.

A stark look at the world through recent AP photojournalism exposes the consequences of weak borders, foreign entanglements, and the enduring spirit of American resilience.