The UN has issued “the largest ever appeal for a single country for humanitarian assistance.”
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The United States claims it is operating under a “rules-based order”—but the term is not the same international law recognized by the rest of the world. Rather, it is camouflage behind which American exceptionalism flourishes.
Continue readingAfghanistan Tackles the Islamic State
A horrific attack by ISIS-K on a Shiite mosque has raised alarms not just among the Taliban, but in Iran and China.
Continue readingWhat Does India Get Out of Being Part of ‘The Quad’?
Australia has joined the U.S. and UK games to contain China, leaving India unclear in the Quad and isolated in Asia. Tied to the waning imperial power of the U.S., India is gradually losing strategic autonomy.
Continue readingWhy the U.S. Shouldn’t Play Games With Cyberwarfare as Its Power Declines
Cybersecurity threats are emerging as one of the most serious challenges of the 21st century. The U.S. and its NATO allies have turned down every attempt within the UN framework for banning cyberweapons.
Continue readingWhy Ukraine’s Borders Are Back at the Center of Geopolitics
Firing across the Ukraine-Russia border has stepped up, egged on by Biden’s full-throated support of Zelensky’s newly found anti-Russian ambitions.
Continue readingThe China-Iran Pact Is a Game Changer – Part III
China-Iran deal is raising concerns from India to Israel to the U.S. as the details remain a tightly guarded secret.
Continue readingHeadline The China-Iran Pact Is a Game Changer – Part II
Beijing is setting a new tone for easing tensions and rivalry in the historically volatile region.
Continue readingThe China-Iran Pact Is a Game Changer — Part I
China is making bold moves in the Middle East that are fast shifting the region’s balance of power.
Continue readingBiden Continues the U.S. Conflict With China Through the Quad
While there was no direct mention of China in the Quad’s virtual meeting of leaders, Vijay Prashad shows how the U.S. is using the group to advance its agenda against China.
Continue readingIran Pushes Back at U.S. Nuclear Overreach
Biden stumbles into Iran nuclear negotiations by refusing sanctions relief and insisting Tehran returns to JCPOA ahead of U.S.
Continue readingThe U.S. and Iran Are Edging Back to the Negotiating Table
Things are moving quickly with both sides making efforts to look like they’re not giving concessions.
Continue readingQatar on a Mission to Break U.S.-Iran Stalemate
A complex picture is emerging of the Biden administration’s preparations to engage with Iran.
Continue readingTaliban Risks Losing International Legitimacy
Insurgents do rounds of key states to shore up support as new U.S. administration reviews Afghanistan Doha peace process.
Continue readingBiden and Putin Break the Ice
U.S. and Russian leaders are both seasoned war horses and curiously have much in common that could eventually thaw frozen relations.
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