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Japan's Dilemma Over Hormuz Mine Clearance
Japan faces a hard choice over deploying forces for mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, weighing U.S. pressure against constitutional limits on its forces.
2026-06-24
De la Espriella's Razor Win Resets US-Colomb
De la Espriella's razor-thin election win signals a reset in US-Colombia relations, reshaping security ties and the agenda under a Trump-aligned approach.
2026-06-22
Rubio's India Visit: A Test for Trump and Mod
Marco Rubio's visit to India aims to reset ties and deepen Quad cooperation, even as trade and energy tensions test Trump's leverage over Modi's government.
2026-05-23
Pakistan's Role in Iran-U.S. Mediation
Pakistan's bid to mediate between Iran and the US raises the regional stakes, positioning Islamabad as a broker whose diplomacy could reshape Middle East.
2026-05-23
Xi and Putin Summit
The Xi and Putin summit projected strong anti-U.S. unity and deepened China-Russia ties, yet ended without the long-sought energy pipeline deal both sides want.
2026-05-22
Havana Rallies for Raúl Castro's Defense
Cuba is using the U.S. indictment of Raul Castro to rally national pride and defiance, turning Havana's streets into a stage for nationalism and theater.
2026-05-22
Trump's Taiwan Call
Trump's phone call with Taiwan's president has injected fresh strain into US-China relations, threatening to reshape the delicate geopolitics across the Taiwan
2026-05-21
Hormuz Standoff Threatens Gulf Economies
The Strait of Hormuz standoff exposes how dependent Gulf economies remain on a single chokepoint, putting trade and resilience at risk amid Iran tensions.
2026-05-11
Spain's Albanese Award Challenges EU Sanction
Spain's award honoring Francesca Albanese is testing the EU's autonomy on sanctions, forcing the bloc to weigh its response to US pressure over the envoy.
2026-05-07
China's Anti-Sanctions Law
China's new anti-sanctions law is testing the limits of US sanctions enforcement in oil trade, creating a legal shield for firms caught between rival regimes.
2026-05-07
Iran's Hormuz Strategy: China as Key Ally
Iran's foreign minister leans on China, turning the Strait of Hormuz into a bargaining chip to win diplomatic leverage amid mounting pressure from the US.
2026-05-06
Iran Seeks China's Support Before Trump-Xi
Iran's foreign minister is courting Chinese backing as tensions with Washington climb ahead of Trump's Beijing summit with Xi, reshaping Middle East diplomacy.
2026-05-06
NATO's Burden-Sharing Dispute
NATO faces a burden-sharing power struggle as Europe boosts defense spending and seeks greater control, shifting transatlantic dynamics and straining U.S. ties.
2026-05-01
Putin's Support for Iran
Putin's open endorsement of Iran strengthens Tehran's hand in nuclear talks with Washington, adding Russian weight to a fragile and high-stakes negotiation.
2026-04-28
Iran's Siege Diplomacy
Iran's refusal to negotiate under siege hardens a dangerous standoff with the US and Israel, as military tensions overshadow any prospect of fresh diplomacy.
2026-04-26Starmer's Controversial Mandelson Appointment
Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington led to his resignation amid a vetting scandal and Epstein ties.
2026-04-19
Iran's Stance on Strait of Hormuz
Iran insists on permanent control and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US influence and altering maritime law post-war.
2026-04-19
Iran Demands End to Hormuz Blockade Now
Iran demands an end to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, fueling global energy security fears as US talks stall and military threats raise Middle East tensions.
2026-04-19
Iran Reinstates Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
Iran reimposes strict transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz, establishing a toll regime that impacts global oil shipping and regional geopolitics.
2026-04-18
Iran Demands US Blockade Lift Amid Tensions
Iran claims the US blockade remains intact despite formal lift, demanding an end to sanctions and a release of frozen assets.
2026-04-18