World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Vance Confirms Calls to Generals and Admirals Regarding US Foreign Policy
The Vice President's direct engagement with military leadership signals a shift in executive branch communication strategies during the Trump administration.
Russians Flee Country Citing Ukraine War Draft Fears and Loss of Freedoms
Emigration queries to aid groups surged eightfold in August amid rumors of new mobilization and internet restrictions.
Experts Debate Structural Reforms to Address NATO Article 5 Vulnerabilities
Analysts argue that the alliance's consensus-based decision-making and funding disparities create critical gaps in collective defense readiness.
Bangsamoro Region Holds First Parliamentary Election After Decades of Insurgency
The vote in southern Philippines, involving 2.4 million registered voters, aims to establish self-rule under a 2014 peace agreement despite sporadic violence.
Former CIA Director Was at Ukrainian Station When Russian Drone Struck Train
William Burns was present at the site of a deadly Russian drone attack on a passenger train in Ukraine, underscoring the continued risk to high-profile figures in the conflict zone.
China Dismisses AI Slowdown Calls, Blasts US Tech Leaders for Fearmongering
Beijing rejects Western warnings about a potential artificial intelligence bubble, arguing that US tech executives are exaggerating risks to maintain market dominance.
Sweden Election Tight as Migrant Vote May Decide Left Bloc Victory
Polls indicate a razor-thin margin between the center-left and right-wing blocs, with swing voters from immigrant backgrounds holding the key to forming a government.
Report: Chinese Entities Supplied Iran Satellite Images of Jordan Air Base Before Deadly Missile Strike
The intelligence allegedly targeted Tower 22, where three US service members were killed, raising questions about Chinese involvement in regional conflicts.
Carney Courts Global Investors With Canada's Economic Pivot
The Canadian Prime Minister argues that geopolitical fragmentation makes Canada a safer bet for sovereign wealth funds and institutional capital.
Russians Continue Emigration Amid Fears of New Mobilization
Exit surveys and border data indicate a sustained outflow of young professionals and IT workers seeking to avoid potential conscription waves.