At a critical moment for Lebanon, the United States placed Tom Barrack in charge of difficult negotiations, yet he has proven to be the wrong man for the job.
Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington signalled that U.S.-Saudi relations are entering a more structured and future-oriented phase. The partnership is increasingly anchored in shared tech priorities, deeper defence integration and large-scale capital alignment with U.S. strategic industries.
After three decades of cyclical violence, the recent DRC-Rwanda accord signaled not only hope for regional stability, but a new U.S. diplomatic approach driven by commercial ambition.
Once close, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban's relationship has disintegrated. Ceasefires and truces will only manage the growing conflict between the two, as neither country has the ability to address the issues root causes.
The eastern Congo continues to grapple with the violence of war, despite multiple mediation and ceasefire efforts. While the international community focuses on mineral wealth, Congolese civilians focus on survival.
While global attention fixates on wars in Gaza and Ukraine, a dangerous confrontation is quietly brewing in the Americas. President Donald Trump has ended diplomatic outreach with Venezuela’s government, signaling a shift toward military solutions.
A recent Turkish mediated agreement between the GNU Prime Minister and Rada have cooled tensions for now, but risks still loom as Dabaiba continues to look for war.
American power and security guarantees helped build the modern Gulf, but shifting trends both globally and regionally are forcing gulf leaders into difficult decisions
Bangladesh’s democratic transition remains fragile. The interim government struggles to deliver reforms and prepare the country’s first credible election in 16 years, with risks ranging from orderly democratic renewal to violent breakdown.
The chances of renewed fighting across the Libyan capital, Tripoli, appear increasingly likely as efforts to contain GNU Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba fail.
