Politics

In a world where security threats are more persistent than ever, the pressure on NATO allies to ramp up their defense budgets has become an increasingly contentious issue. U.S. President Donald Trump’s insistence that NATO countries should devote 5% of their gross domestic product (GDP) to defense might seem bold on the surface, but the

The recent passage of the tax bill through the House of Representatives has sent tremors through an already vulnerable political landscape in the United States. Even as Republicans rallied to support President Donald Trump’s ambitious—yet, from my perspective, reckless—legislation, the near-unanimous Democratic opposition serves as a stark reminder of the stark partisan divide currently plaguing

The recent acceptance of a Boeing 747 by the Trump administration, a lavish gift from Qatar, has stirred a maelstrom of controversy, spotlighting the ethically dubious intersection of politics and diplomacy. On one hand, the transaction can be viewed as a generous act meant to bolster ties with a strategic ally; on the other, it

When Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, stepped forward to address the mounting accusations surrounding the proposed $400 million Boeing 747 gift to U.S. President Donald Trump, his defense felt less like a reassurance and more like a reluctant admission of the complexities hidden beneath their transactional relationship. The prime minister framed the

In the ongoing saga of U.S.-China relations, one of the most striking revelations is the accusation that the United States is deliberately undermining its own trade agreements with China. Following a recent warning from the U.S. Commerce Department against using chips from Chinese companies—including a direct mention of Huawei—China has responded with vehement condemnation. The

The announcement that President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer resonates deeply within the fabric of American society, igniting both concern and empathy. The revelation came not from a distant perspective but rather through the immediate lens of political life, adding another layer to the challenges faced by an aging leader trying to

The recent diplomatic efforts by Britain and the United States to establish a lasting ceasefire between India and Pakistan come at a time when the specter of war looms large over South Asia. With both nations armed with nuclear weapons, the precarious situation demands urgent attention and action. Foreign Minister David Lammy’s visit to Pakistan,

In a striking decision last Friday, the Supreme Court has brought into question the previously unquestioned authority held by the Trump administration over immigration policies, particularly regarding the controversial Alien Enemies Act (AEA). The ruling, which halted the deportation of Venezuelan nationals at risk of being removed without proper representation or due process, signifies a

The unfolding diplomatic saga between Iran and the United States over the country’s nuclear ambitions showcases the precarious balance between progress and mistrust. Recent statements from Iranian officials reflect an atmosphere thick with skepticism, particularly from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who has warned of “extreme” caution concerning the talks. The U.S. has taken a

In a significant though fraught moment, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican—an event shrouded in historical and political gravitas. Set against the backdrop of Pope Francis’s funeral, the meeting represents more than a mere diplomatic encounter; it embodies the tension, anticipation, and complexities that have entangled Ukrainian sovereignty