Carmen Hernández

Carmen is pursuing a Masters in International Affairs from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS), Georgetown University in Washington D.C. She is also an avid painter.

Opinion

August 31, 2026

The Quiet Eurasian Deal the World Should Notice

The MoUs India and Uzbekistan signed this weekend will not dominate American news cycles. They should. At a moment when supply chains, energy security and the political map of Eurasia are being

Americas·Explainer

August 10, 2026

A Red State in the Far North?

As Alberta prepares for a historic vote on its future, a potent blend of Western alienation and American-style populism is raising a wild question: Could Canada’s energy heartland really become the 51st

Culture

August 1, 2026

The Quiet Revolution in How Americans Think About Abortion

Four years after the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, the loudest headlines still come from state legislatures and courtrooms — new bans, new lawsuits, new emergency-room horror stories. But

Trump Reshapes NATO: Allies Bow to U.S. Demands Amid Unease Over Future Commitment

What might have passed as a routine NATO summit quickly earned a new name from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “The Trump Summit.” And not without reason. In The Hague this

June 26, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

All Eyes on Carney at G7: Five Big Tests Ahead

Against a backdrop of forested peaks and looming global crises, world leaders have gathered in the secluded luxury of Kananaskis for one of the most high-stakes G7 summits in recent memory. Hosted

June 16, 2025

Explainer

Los Angeles in Flames: Immigration Raids, Protests, and a Federal Showdown

The recent wave of unrest in Los Angeles has erupted in response to large-scale federal immigration raids that swept through the city and surrounding areas, targeting undocumented workers and sparking widespread protests

June 9, 2025

Explainer

Trump Eyes Peace with Iran in Surprising Diplomatic Pivot

Less than six months into his second term, President Donald Trump is attempting what once seemed politically unthinkable: a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. In a dramatic departure from his earlier hardline stance,

June 2, 2025

Opinion

Cartel Violence Shuts Down Mexican Wildlife Sanctuary

A wildlife sanctuary in northern Mexico has relocated more than 700 animals to a safer location, following a dramatic surge in organized crime and violence in the region. The Ostok Sanctuary, located

May 23, 2025

Americas·Planet

South African President Walks Into Trump’s Crosshairs

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is walking into what insiders are calling a diplomatic “buzzsaw” as he heads to the White House today, seeking to patch fraying ties with an increasingly hostile

May 21, 2025

Opinion

U.S. Welcomes First Afrikaner Refugees Amid Rising Debate

United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau formally welcomed the first group of Afrikaner refugees to American soil this week, an initiative driven by the Trump administration’s emphasis on protecting groups

May 13, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Billions at Risk: How Foreign Aid Fuels Allies—and Empowers Enemies

The United States has historically positioned itself as the world’s largest foreign aid donor, distributing over $70 billion to 180 countries in fiscal year 2022 alone. Major recipients included Ukraine and Israel,

May 9, 2025

Opinion

Spain’s Blackout: A Wake-Up Call for 21st Century Energy Security

On a bright Monday afternoon in late April, Spain and Portugal were plunged into darkness. Trains ground to a halt, telecommunications failed, and millions found themselves walking home through paralyzed cities. In a

May 1, 2025

Europe·Planet

Catastrophic Explosion at Major Iranian Port Leaves 14 Dead, Hundreds Injured

A powerful explosion tore through the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas early Saturday morning, claiming at least 14 lives and injuring more than 750 people, according to Iranian authorities. The blast,

April 27, 2025

Explainer

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Carmen Hernández

The Quiet Eurasian Deal the World Should Notice

A Red State in the Far North?

The Quiet Revolution in How Americans Think About Abortion

Trump Reshapes NATO: Allies Bow to U.S. Demands Amid Unease Over Future Commitment

All Eyes on Carney at G7: Five Big Tests Ahead

Los Angeles in Flames: Immigration Raids, Protests, and a Federal Showdown

Trump Eyes Peace with Iran in Surprising Diplomatic Pivot

Cartel Violence Shuts Down Mexican Wildlife Sanctuary

South African President Walks Into Trump’s Crosshairs

U.S. Welcomes First Afrikaner Refugees Amid Rising Debate

Billions at Risk: How Foreign Aid Fuels Allies—and Empowers Enemies

Spain’s Blackout: A Wake-Up Call for 21st Century Energy Security

Catastrophic Explosion at Major Iranian Port Leaves 14 Dead, Hundreds Injured

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