Novorossiysk Is a Warning, Not an Anomaly
The war in Eastern Europe has just delivered a lesson the West has been slow to absorb: this is no longer a regional conflict that can be managed, contained or waited out.
Today: Aug 15, 2026
Pakistan’s Silent War on Its Own Territory
For two months, the mountain towns of Pakistan-administered Kashmir have been under a kind of siege that rarely makes it into Western headlines. Rangers have fired on unarmed crowds. Internet and mobile
The World Cup Won’t Save the Democrats; But It Might Help Them Rebuild
There is a moment in every big sporting event when a stadium, a bar, or a living room full of strangers becomes, briefly, a single organism. Everyone is watching the same ball,
Disappearing Voices: The Systemic Human Rights Crisis in Balochistan
Balochistan has plunged deeper into turmoil following violent crackdowns by Pakistani authorities on peaceful protests in Quetta, bringing international scrutiny to a human rights crisis characterized by enforced disappearances and state-backed violence.
Trump’s Tariffs: A Steel Trap for American Industry?
On March 12, President Trump’s administration imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, a move that has been championed as a bold step toward protecting American metal producers. But far
Wildfires in Southern California: A Call for Climate Realism
The devastating wildfires consuming neighborhoods from Pacific Palisades to Pasadena are not just a local tragedy—they are a glaring reminder of the challenges posed by climate change. My heart goes out to
The Legacy of a Peacemaker: Reassessing Jimmy Carter’s Foreign Policy
In September 1978, amid the wooded seclusion of Camp David, U.S. President Jimmy Carter orchestrated a diplomatic miracle. For 13 tense days, Carter mediated between Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat and Israeli Prime
Turkey’s Role in Syria’s Shifting Conflict Landscape
The Syrian conflict has taken a dramatic turn, with developments in Aleppo and Hama reshaping the balance of power in the region. Central to this unfolding drama is Turkey, whose strategic interests
Haiti on the Brink: Calls for Urgent US and Canadian Military Intervention
Haiti is descending deeper into chaos, with relentless gang violence plunging the country into a dire humanitarian crisis. Since January, nearly 5,000 civilians have lost their lives due to gang warfare in
Trump’s Ambitious Deportation Plan Faces Economic and Logistical Hurdles
In a bold and controversial move, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to initiate what he describes as “the largest deportation effort in American history,” targeting millions of undocumented immigrants. While the
Too Little, Too Late? Biden’s Ukraine Policy Under the Microscope
When history weighs President Joe Biden’s legacy on Ukraine, it will find itself grappling with a paradox. On the one hand, his administration’s calculated response to Russia’s brutal invasion provided Ukraine with
RFK Jr. Nomination Sparks Conservative Divide Over Abortion
In a surprising twist, two conservative groups that oppose abortion rights have thrown their support behind President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and
Same Old Story: Why Trump and Biden Are Two Sides of the Same Coin for the Middle East
For decades, U.S. foreign policy has oscillated between the lofty rhetoric of peace and the harsh reality of imperial interests. Yet, when it comes to Palestine and the Middle East, the chasm
