International Relations

Venezuela accuses the U.S. of leveraging military force in the Caribbean to coerce control over its vital oil reserves, threatening regional stability and energy markets.

Despite President Trump’s warning to close Venezuelan airspace, Guyana and Trinidad maintain normal flight operations, highlighting tensions between regional sovereignty and U.S. unilateral tactics.

Turkey’s condemnation of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil tankers near its coast highlights the fragile security environment in the Black Sea, threatening navigation safety and economic stability—issues Washington cannot afford to overlook.

China’s ongoing manufacturing contraction amid trade war détente exposes economic fragility, underscoring risks to global stability and American interests.

As Beijing recalls its last pandas from Japan amid escalating bilateral tensions, the collapse of China’s ‘panda diplomacy’ threatens decades of cultural exchange and millions in economic revenue. What does this signal about China’s true intentions toward sovereign neighbors like Japan—and ultimately America?

As Honduras approaches critical elections under a state of exception, the OAS praises peace and transparency—yet pressing concerns over election integrity and national stability remain unresolved.

Iran’s decision to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington follows legitimate U.S. visa restrictions, underscoring America’s sovereign right to protect national security—even when it complicates international sporting events.

Russian President Putin welcomes Hungary’s offer to host Ukraine peace talks in Budapest, highlighting cracks in the EU’s unified stance and raising questions about America’s role in securing peace and energy stability.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s latest trip to Moscow reveals not just a defiant stance against U.S. sanctions but a troubling reliance on Russian energy that undermines Europe’s—and America’s—efforts to counter Kremlin aggression.

While Pope Leo XIV receives enthusiastic applause from Turkey’s small Catholic community, his visit underscores the marginalization of Christians under an Islamic government—raising questions about religious freedom and America’s interest in global religious liberty.