Crimea Annexation Precedent Encouraged Current Invasion
Russia's 2014 Crimea annexation established precedent that insufficient international response to territorial seizures encourages subsequent aggression, with the current full-scale invasion partly resulting from lessons Moscow drew about western...
Community Contributions Questioned in Presidential Statements
Presidential rhetoric has explicitly questioned whether Somali immigrants contribute anything of value to American society. During a cabinet meeting, the administration's leader stated that Somali immigrants "contribute nothing" and...
Refugee Considerations: Millions of Displaced Ukrainians Await Peace Settlement Outcomes
More than six million Ukrainians have fled abroad since the invasion began, creating Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War Two. Any peace settlement will directly affect whether these...
Trump Cites Multiple Justifications for G20 Exclusion Decision
President Trump cited multiple justifications Friday for excluding South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami. The decision combines human rights allegations with procedural grievances from the recent...
Regional Allies Face Difficult Balancing Acts During Bilateral Crisis
Regional allies and partners of both Japan and China face difficult balancing acts during the current crisis, attempting to maintain relationships with both countries while avoiding actions that might...
Starmer Plays Down Rivalry Talk as Burnham’s Ambitions Remain Unclear
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has downplayed speculation of a leadership challenge from Andy Burnham, praising the mayor’s efforts in Manchester and calling for political unity.
Burnham’s refusal to provide a...