International Relations
139 articles
Diplomacy Over Dinner: Trump and Xi Pivot to 'Strategic Civility'
A lavish state banquet in China marks a shift in rhetoric as President Trump and President Xi Jinping seek a new era of ...
Strategic Civility and Fast Food: Inside the Trump-Xi State Banquet
From Tsinghua University to the transcontinental railroad, Trump and Xi use historical nostalgia to signal a diplomatic ...
Xi's Beijing Warning: Why Trump's China Trip is More Pageantry Than Policy
A "harsh admonition" over Taiwan suggests that despite the optics, the U.S. and China remain miles apart on trade and gl...
Hormuz Ship Seizure: Iran Escalates Pressure During Trump's Beijing Visit
A vessel diverted toward Iran near the UAE coast adds tension to a global energy artery as President Trump meets with Pr...
Musk's Beijing Spin: Business Diplomacy Amidst $11 Billion Tensions
A viral photo-op masks the high-stakes friction of a US-China summit where trade, Taiwan, and Iran dominate the agenda.
Iran-Bound Ship Seized Near UAE: A New Flashpoint in the Strait of Hormuz
A vessel captured 38 nautical miles from Fujairah signals escalating tensions as Tehran warns of retaliation and global ...
Musk's Beijing Spin: A Viral Distraction from High-Stakes US-China Diplomacy
While Elon Musk trended on Chinese social media for his tourist antics, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping navigated a minefiel...
Trump's 'Top 30' CEO Blitz: A High-Stakes Gamble in Beijing
From Nvidia to Goldman Sachs, the world's most powerful executives joined President Trump in China to navigate a fragile...
Obama’s Late-Night Defense: The Strategic Logic of the Iran Nuclear Deal
In a conversation with Stephen Colbert, Barack Obama argues that the JCPOA was a verified success and that its dismantli...
Shadow Diplomacy: The Truth Behind Netanyahu’s Alleged UAE Visit
Conflicting reports emerge as Israel claims a historic breakthrough in the UAE, while Emirati officials deny any secret ...
200,000 Migrants: The High Cost of UK Small Boat Crossings
As the UK hits a massive milestone in irregular arrivals, the contrast between smuggling profits and hotel costs is fuel...
Former Mountie Cleared in Chinese Coercion Case: A Failure of Proof
Justice Martha Devlin ruled that the Crown failed to prove former RCMP officer William Majcher acted as a proxy for Beij...
Vatican's High Honor for Iranian Envoy Sparks Outrage and Diplomatic Friction
Pope Leo XIV awards the Grand Cross to Ambassador Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, triggering a clash between Iranian activist...
The Royal Tightrope: King Charles III Faces Diplomatic Friction Over Rod Stewart’s Comments
When Sir Rod Stewart called President Trump a "ratbag" to the King's face, the British monarchy found itself in a delica...
Strategic Divorce: Netanyahu Plans Decade-Long Exit from US Military Aid
As the Trump administration clashes with Iran over nuclear assets and the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Netanyahu is ...
Iran Tensions Simmer as Canada Faces Political Shifts and Health Crises
US military posture in the Strait of Hormuz intensifies, raising oil prices. Canada navigates potential majority governm...
US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Collapse: No Agreement on Key Issues
High-level US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, led by VP JD Vance, concluded after 21 hours without an agreement. Deep di...
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Fail in Pakistan; Hormuz Activity Continues
US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Islamabad stalled after 21 hours. Meanwhile, U.S. naval forces cleared sea mines in the ...
Iran Talks Continue Amidst Global Tensions, AI Advancements, and Space Exploration
High-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Pakistan, aiming to de-escalate global tensions and stabiliz...