International Relations
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Carney Pivots to Europe: A Strategic Hedge Against US Trade Volatility
As negotiations with Washington stall, Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks a "unique" trans-Atlantic architecture to protec...
NATO's First Lithuanian Drone Takedown Signals Rising Eastern Flank Tensions
A first-of-its-kind interception in Lithuania follows Mark Rutte's pledge to bolster defenses against Russian recklessne...
Beijing's AI Anxiety: Spy Chief Warns of 'Cognitive Warfare' Against Party Rule
Chen Yixin claims generative AI is a tool for "hostile forces" to undermine the state, signaling a push for tighter Comm...
NATO's First Lithuanian Drone Takedown Signals Rising Baltic Volatility
An Italian jet intercepted a Belarus-origin drone near Pratkunai, marking a first for Lithuania and heightening fears of...
Carney's European Gambit: Can Ottawa Hedge Against Trump's Trade Volatility?
Prime Minister Mark Carney launches a high-stakes 48-hour tour of Europe to secure trade and security anchors outside th...
Singapore Courtroom Becomes the New Frontline in Thailand-Cambodia Maritime Dispute
A 27,000-square-kilometre maritime territory is at stake as Thailand and Cambodia trade accusations at the Permanent Cou...
War of Narratives: The Attack on the El Gaia and the Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
Conflicting claims from Washington and Tehran emerge after a Panama-flagged tanker is damaged off the coast of Oman.
Ankara's Baku Gambit: Energy Security and the $15 Billion Trade Goal
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan heads to Azerbaijan to cement a strategic alliance that could reshape European energy and C...
Trumpโs Iranian Oil Ambitions: A High-Stakes Gamble on the Venezuela Model
Seeking to slash fuel costs, Donald Trump proposes a post-war energy presence in Iran, mirroring a controversial partner...
Brussels Moves into Ottawa: The EU's New Strategy for Canadian Ties
The European Union is establishing its first parliamentary liaison office in Ottawa to deepen cooperation on Arctic gove...
Beyond Trade: Canada and the EU Map a New Strategic Alliance in Ottawa
As the EU opens a new office in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney explores a high-ambition partnership to secure energy...
Zelenskyy's Infrastructure Gamble: A Path to Peace or a Tactical Pause?
Ukraine offers to halt strikes on Russian soil to save its power grid, as NATO warns of Russian recklessness near the Po...
The Doha Leverage: How a Failed Israeli Strike Forced a Gaza Ceasefire
Jared Kushner reveals that the diplomatic backlash from a botched September raid in Qatar became the ultimate tool for s...
Diplomatic Breach: US Secretly Extracts Child Abuse Suspect from London
British lawmakers are demanding the return of a former US serviceman flown to Delaware after child abuse images were fou...
The Academic Trap: U.S. Scholar Min Zin's Wrongful Detention in Yunnan
A Burmese-born U.S. citizen vanished after a professional invitation to China, sparking a diplomatic confrontation ahead...
Oman's Salalah Summit Delay Signals Deepening Strait of Hormuz Deadlock
A postponed meeting between Iran and Gulf nations highlights the failure of diplomacy as oil prices soar and blockades p...
Canada Denies EU Membership Bid Ahead of Strasbourg Diplomatic Tour
Ottawa is moving quickly to squash rumors of a bid for European Union membership as the Prime Minister prepares for high...
Diplomacy via X: France Apologizes to US to Unblock Ambassador Appointment
A social media spat over a UN human rights vote nearly derailed the appointment of France's new envoy to Washington.
The Great North's Pivot: Canada Braces for a Post-Trade War Era
As trade talks collapse and boycotts begin, Canada is shifting its strategy to survive an aggressive "America First" adm...
BRICS' New Delhi Declaration: A Diplomatic Shield for Palestinian Statehood
An expanded 11-nation bloc now backs full UN membership for Palestine, but officials warn that diplomatic consensus must...
The Miami Gamble: Trump and Zelensky Eye October Breakthrough
As the G20 summit approaches, a high-stakes diplomatic dance unfolds between Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow over the locat...
Baghdadโs Drone Crackdown: A Diplomatic Shield for Saudi Oil
Iraq seizes a launch site used to target the East-West pipeline, opting for intelligence cooperation over regional escal...
Carneyโs European Pivot: Strengthening Ties in Liverpool and Strasbourg
As trade wars with Washington escalate, Canadian PM Mark Carney seeks stability and new partnerships with the UK and EU.
A Fragile Thaw: Xi and Modi Attempt to Reset India-China Ties in New Delhi
After years of Himalayan tension, a high-stakes meeting at the BRICS summit seeks to pivot from border clashes to econom...
The Cyprus Standoff: Turkey Reaffirms TRNC Support Amid US Policy Shift
Turkey's Foreign Ministry has criticized a US decision to extend arms access for Greek-Cypriots, warning of increased in...
Trump's Irish Unity Comments Spark Unionist Fury and Dublin Protests
A casual remark from Donald Trump in Dublin has reignited a volatile debate over Northern Ireland's constitutional futur...
New Delhi's High-Stakes Gamble: Can BRICS Bridge the Divide?
As 11 nations gather in India, the quest to dethrone the U.S. dollar clashes with deep divisions over wars in Ukraine an...
New Delhi Summit: BRICS Leverages Oil Power to Challenge Global Governance
With 40% of global oil production now under one roof, the expanded BRICS bloc seeks to redefine economic stability amids...
25 Years After 9/11: The Shifting Bond Between Canada and the U.S.
As North America marks a quarter-century since the attacks, the once-unbreakable bond between Canada and the U.S. faces ...
Chrรฉtien Uses Ganderโs 9/11 Legacy to Signal Canadian Defiance
At a 25-year anniversary event, the former PM reminded the world that Canadian kindness isn't weakness amid rising US tr...