Maduro’s Capture Tests China’s Influence as Taiwan Debate Erupts
Maduro’s capture drew hundreds of millions of views on Weibo, with some users openly asking whether China could one day…
The Caracas Gambit: Power in a Multipolar World
Claims that “the U.S. invaded Venezuela to save the petrodollar” mix partial truths with exaggeration.
How the Sahel Is Stress-Testing Great Power Competition
The Sahel has become the graveyard of the post-Cold War consensus.
Türkiye’s Role in Bangladesh’s Defense Development and India’s Concerns
Although China remains Bangladesh’s primary military supporter, Dhaka is also seeking to increase Turkey’s involvement in South Asian geopolitics.
China Launches Major War Games Around Taiwan
The drills mark China’s sixth major round of military exercises around Taiwan since 2022, following heightened tensions after high-profile foreign…
Trump-Backed Asfura Declared Winner of Honduras Election
Asfura secured 40.3% of the vote, narrowly defeating center-right Liberal Party candidate Salvador Nasralla, who received 39.5%.
The Occupation of Venezuela Is No Easy Task for Washington
Venezuela’s ability to withstand a possible conventional war against the US depends on the logistical support it will receive from…
Ukraine Unveils 20-Point Peace Framework in Talks with United States
The plan also envisions Ukraine joining the European Union on a defined timeline, gaining short-term preferential access to EU markets,…
Why is the ‘Failed State’ the Most Appropriate Model for Lebanon?
The failure to support the Lebanese army suggests that the country’s collapse is being deliberately maintained.
Ukraine and 34 Countries Approve Compensation Body for War Damages
The compensation mechanism, facilitated by the Council of Europe, will operate through an International Claims Commission, allowing Ukrainians to seek…
Civil War and Chronic Instability in Sudan
In Sudan, the warring parties’ search for military and diplomatic support has led to intense external intervention.
Trump: U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuela
The ship seized by the US, identified as the Skipper, departed Venezuela on December 2 with about 2 million barrels…
Japan Militarily Threatening China, Says Wang Yi in Talks With German Counterpart
China accused Japan of “exploiting the Taiwan question”—which Japan colonized from 1895 to 1945—to “provoke trouble and threaten China militarily.”
Taiwan President to Propose Extra $40bn Defense Budget
Government budget documents show that Taiwan intends to raise annual defense spending to T$949.5 billion (US $30.25 billion) in 2026…
European Populist Parties: Alternative for Germany
In Europe, populist parties such as the AfD position themselves not as nationalist parties looking to the past, but rather…
Washington Eyes Maduro Ouster as Military Presence Grows
The Trump administration plans on Monday to designate the cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, a move Defense Secretary Pete…
Japan Braces for Prolonged Diplomatic Freeze with China
The diplomatic chill has already led Beijing to rule out a potential encounter between Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang…
The Search for Transformation: The Z212 Protests in Morocco
Rather than viewing the Gen Z212 protests as merely a youth movement, it is more meaningful to see them as…
