National Security

As the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end approaches, Emperor Naruhito confronts Japan’s wartime past by recognizing the suffering of thousands of Japanese POWs held in harsh conditions in Mongolia—an often overlooked chapter demanding honest reflection.

Russia’s heavy-handed actions against ethnic Azerbaijanis and its failure to back Armenia in Karabakh reveal waning influence—and growing instability—in the South Caucasus, threatening U.S. interests and regional security.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a staggering death toll exceeding 57,000, revealing the devastating human cost of prolonged warfare and highlighting critical questions about military strategy and humanitarian response.

Hurricane Flossie intensifies to Category 3 off Mexico’s west coast, bringing dangerous rain and flooding risks as American authorities monitor potential spillover effects.

Iran’s recent suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency undermines decades of nuclear oversight and raises grave concerns over unchecked nuclear ambitions and regional stability.

A U.S. federal judge insists Huawei faces criminal charges for stealing American technology and violating sanctions, reinforcing national security safeguards against Chinese corporate overreach.

A Ugandan-operated African Union helicopter crash in Mogadishu kills at least three, spotlighting the dangers and questionable effectiveness of international peacekeeping missions in Somalia.

As American weapons shipments to Ukraine face troubling pauses, Kyiv accelerates efforts to build joint arms manufacturing with its allies — revealing cracks in U.S. commitment while Europe steps up.

In a decisive move, the Dalai Lama entrusts only his own Gaden Phodrang Trust with authority to select his successor, directly challenging Beijing’s attempts to control Tibetan spiritual leadership.

Two lives lost in Spain’s wildfire amid record-breaking European heat wave, exposing the catastrophic impact of failed climate and energy policies.