Karol Nawrocki’s narrow victory in Poland’s 2025 presidential election reveals the enduring relevance of the country’s head of state. Although the Polish presidency does not carry executive authority, ...

Global public debt has reached unprecedented levels and is projected to exceed 100% of global GDP by 2030, with rising interest rates and shrinking fiscal space compounding the risks. Yet the greater ...

The US Army held a birthday parade on June 14, 2025 — Flag Day, its 250th anniversary and US President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

Yet what stands out most is America’s profound misunderstanding of Chinese history. The US failed to grasp how deeply China’s historical self-conception informs its modern trajectory. This was not ...

A recent French government report warns that the Muslim Brotherhood is pushing a fundamentalist agenda across Europe.

In a striking political development over the past two months, the Iraqi government has initiated steps to formally integrate the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) into the national army structure.

Canada hosts the G7 summit in Kananaskis with new leaders and old tensions. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set the agenda around trade, energy and security. The summit gives Canada a chance to lead ...

India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced that it will include caste enumeration in the next national census.

The United States under Donald Trump and India under Narendra Modi have been progressing at different paces. Both the countries have distinct political culture, ethos and societal framework which ...

Following President Trump’s tariffs, pro-China disinformation surged in Indonesia, mixing religious myths and false political claims.

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On March 1, the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) announced a ceasefire and laid down arms against the Turkish government. Given the long history of broken ceasefires and failed peace talks, this ...