What Russia’s Embrace of North Korea Means for America
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ventured abroad in September to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, ending a period of self-imposed diplomatic isolation that began with the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Taiwan plans to hire 1 lakh Indian workers as part of labour pact: Report
Taiwan is looking to hire at least one lakh Indian workers in various sectors, including factories, farms, and hospitals as early as next month, according to a Bloomberg report. The…
Israel Must Destroy Hamas’s Tunnels
No blueprint exists for the ground assault that Israel has launched in the Gaza Strip. Israel must balance its stated objective of eliminating Hamas’s subterranean military capabilities with the need…
Putin’s New Story About the War in Ukraine
Since invading Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has changed the story it tells itself about the war. In the beginning, Russian President Vladimir Putin explained to the Russian public and…
China’s Misunderstood Nuclear Expansion
Among the many issues surrounding China’s ongoing military modernization, perhaps none has been more dramatic than its nuclear weapons program. For decades, the Chinese government was content to maintain a…
The Politics of Looking Strong
The current slate of Republican presidential candidates disagree on many things, be it how much to restrict abortion or whether U.S. President Joe Biden rightfully won the 2020 election. But…
As bad debts soar, Canadian banks eye asset sales to boost capital
As Canada's economy enters a period of sluggish growth, the big banks are looking to fortify their balance sheets against rising bad debts, but instead of tapping shareholders for funds,…
Two-thirds of North America could face power shortages this winter -NERC
More than half of the U.S. and parts of Canada, home to around 180 million people, could fall short of electricity during extreme cold again this winter due to lacking…
Is Belarus the Real Beneficiary of Putin’s War?
In mid-September, just two days after Russian President Vladimir Putin startled the West by hosting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a rare summit, he met with another autocrat…
Gaza and Global Jihad
After Hamas’s deadly rampage on October 7, Israel was quick to compare the group to the Islamic State. “Same tactics, different names,” the Israeli government’s official account declared on X,…
