Foreign Policy

U.S. Military Lethal Strike in Pacific Raises Alarms Over Oversight and Strategy

The U.S. Southern Command’s deadly strike on a suspected drug trafficking vessel marks yet another instance of lethal military action with little public accountability, raising critical questions about American national security and foreign policy priorities.

By National Security Desk | February 21, 2026

Government Accountability

Peru’s Interim President Faces Corruption Trial Amid Political Turmoil

José María Balcázar, Peru’s newly appointed interim president, is scheduled to face trial on corruption charges related to misappropriation of funds, raising serious questions about political integrity in a nation already grappling with instability.

By Economics Desk | February 21, 2026