Security Over Economics in a War-Torn World
The G7 meeting in France is best understood not as a photo-op for seven wealthy democracies, but as a stress test of the Western order itself. It exposed two realities at once:
Today: Jun 19, 2026
Probable Paths for Trump’s Managed Trade Framework with China
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed in principle to create new bilateral mechanisms — including a Board of Trade and a Board of Investment — under a “reciprocal
A New Chapter in US-India Trade: What the June Negotiations Could Unlock
A US trade delegation will visit India from June 1–4, to try to lock in the text of an interim trade agreement and push forward work on a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement
America’s Medicine Cabinet Has a Made-in-China Problem
Amoxicillin may be the most prescribed antibiotic in the United States, but few Americans realize how precarious their access to this lifesaving drug has become. While it’s used daily to treat everything
US May Begin Revoking Visas of Chinese Students
In a sharp escalation of tensions between Washington and Beijing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the United States will begin “aggressively” revoking visas for Chinese students—particularly those with perceived
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
Full Speed Ahead: America’s Last Chance to Reclaim Naval Dominance
As China accelerates its naval shipbuilding at breakneck speed, the United States finds itself at a crossroads. Confronted with an expanding Chinese fleet built in record time and at staggering scale, American
Brazil’s $125 Billion Forest Fund: Ambition or Addition to a Broken System?
As Brazil gears up to host the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), it has announced an ambitious $125 billion fund aimed at protecting tropical forests — a bold move designed
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
China’s EV Revolution Is Global. Can the U.S. Keep Up?
At the Shanghai auto show this spring, the message from China’s carmakers couldn’t have been clearer: the age of China as a mere manufacturing hub is over. It is now an innovator—arguably
Trump’s Threats Fueled Carney’s Victory—Now the Real Fight Begins
In one of the most dramatic political turnarounds in Canadian history, Prime Minister Mark Carney has led the Liberal Party back from the brink, securing a narrow victory in Monday’s election and
What Binds the U.S. and India is Bigger Than Politics—It’s Principle
We’re no stranger to skepticism when it comes to foreign visits by our elected officials. Most trips abroad get reduced to photo ops or empty platitudes. But Vice President JD Vance’s ongoing
Litigating the Climate Crisis: Why Corporate Transparency Matters Now
Summary The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings highlight a strategic shift in climate litigation: from constitutional claims against government to state-based lawsuits holding fossil fuel companies accountable for deliberate deception. Local governments
