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Taiwan's 40% Export Surge Turns AI Boom
Taiwan's exports surged 40% in June 2026, enhancing its strategic leverage in the AI economy.
2026-07-09
Cabo Verde's Atlantic Playbook
Cabo Verde leverages its stability for diplomatic influence in global affairs.
2026-07-01
Washington's Belarus Pivot Has a Roadmap
The U.S. seeks to engage Belarus, but Lukashenko holds the power.
2026-07-01
Bahrain's Debt Hits 150% of GDP
Bahrain's economy faces a critical test as debt exceeds 150% of GDP.
2026-07-01
Burkina Faso Cuts Diplomatic Ties with France
Burkina Faso's military government severs ties with France, marking a historic rupture.
2026-07-01
Benin's 94% Mandate Masks Power Struggle
Wadagni's 94% win masks deeper issues in Benin's political landscape.
2026-07-01
UN's Conditional Engagement with Taliban
The UN's new approach aims for conditional engagement with the Taliban.
2026-07-01
The Taliban's Quiet Normalization in Brussels
The EU's meeting with the Taliban signals a shift in diplomatic engagement.
2026-07-01
Tonga's Nobility Returns to Power Amid China
Tonga's nobility regains power, intensifying concerns over China's debt leverage.
2026-06-30
Guyana's Oil Transforms Diplomatic Role
Guyana's oil boom is reshaping its foreign policy and defense strategy against Venezuela.
2026-06-30
Guadeloupe Votes to Merge Its Assemblies
Guadeloupe's vote for a single assembly tests Paris's appetite for devolution.
2026-06-30
Zimbabwe Ends Direct Presidential Elections
Zimbabwe's parliament votes to scrap direct presidential elections, extending Mnangagwa's rule.
2026-06-29
Australia's New Samoa Brief Signals Change
Australia's updated Samoa brief reflects a strategic shift under new PM Schmidt.
2026-06-29
Uganda's Sovereignty Bill: A New Doctrine
Uganda's new Sovereignty Bill signals a shift in foreign policy and donor relations.
2026-06-29
Tanzania's Foreign Policy Shift in Practice
Tanzania's foreign policy is evolving beyond its formal framework under President Samia.
2026-06-29
Tanzania's BTI Report on Democratic Reforms
Tanzania's BTI report highlights a reform window that closed with election violence.
2026-06-29
Saïed's Second Term: Power and Turnout
Kais Saïed's 90.7% win on 28.8% turnout reveals a power consolidation in Tunisia.
2026-06-29
Trinidad and Tobago's Diplomatic Gamble
Trinidad and Tobago's PM bets on US ties, risking CARICOM isolation and Venezuelan backlash.
2026-06-29
Timor-Leste's Ramos-Horta Gamble Pays Off
Ramos-Horta's victory signals a shift in Timor-Leste's political dynamics and economic challenges.
2026-06-29
Turks and Caicos: Hemisphere's Murder Capital
Turks and Caicos Islands faces a staggering murder rate of 103.1 per 100,000.
2026-06-29
Sint Maarten Demands Equal Status in Kingdom
Sint Maarten's PM demands equal footing in Kingdom relations with the Netherlands.
2026-06-29
Sweden's Immigration Policy Hits Tech Sector
Sweden's immigration crackdown is stifling its tech sector's growth and innovation.
2026-06-29
Suriname's Oil Countdown: A Year In
Suriname's new president must bridge oil expectations and institutional readiness.
2026-06-29
San Marino's Christian Democrats Strengthen
San Marino's new coalition government is set to ratify a long-awaited EU deal.
2026-06-29