Hamas at a Crossroads: Decimated Militarily, But Politically Intact
The US-brokered ceasefire finds Hamas in a precarious position. The Islamic militant group has been militarily decimated by Israel's offensive and is now giving...
Shutdown Showdown: Dueling Demands on Healthcare and Funding Lead to Gridlock
A showdown over healthcare and government funding has resulted in a complete legislative gridlock in Washington, a fact confirmed by another failed series of...
Gaza’s Future at Stake as Hamas Tentatively Agrees to Post-War Plan
The future of Gaza is at the heart of a nearly-finalized peace deal, as Hamas has tentatively agreed to participate in planning for the...
Court vs. Cabinet: Dutch F-35 Case Tests the Limits of Power
The Netherlands is witnessing a classic constitutional struggle as its Supreme Court prepares to rule on whether the judicial branch can force the executive...
The Charlie Kirk Context: Is University Crackdown Tied to Activist’s Murder?
The Trump administration's aggressive new "compact" for universities is being presented in the context of chilling campus speech, particularly in the wake of the...
China Ups the Ante: Demands Trump Administration “Oppose” Taiwan
China has significantly upped the ante in its diplomatic standoff with the United States by demanding the Trump administration formally "oppose" the independence of...