Netanyahu Slams Door on Two-State Solution, Calling It ‘Sheer Madness’
Any lingering hopes for a revived peace process were decisively crushed at the United Nations, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the door...
A Moment of Truth for Europe’s ‘Normative Power’
The European Union's standoff with Israel is a moment of truth for its long-cherished identity as a "normative power"—a global actor that seeks to...
“Nature Reserve” Gambit Triggers Naval Clash and Collision
China's strategic gambit of declaring a "nature reserve" at a disputed shoal has triggered a naval clash, with its ships colliding with a Philippine...
China’s “Greyzone” Oil and Gas Operations Threaten Taiwan
According to new research, China is operating oil and gas vessels and fixed structures within Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This activity, which was...
A City’s Agony: Sanaa’s Civilians Caught in the Crossfire of a Distant War
For the long-suffering civilians of Sanaa, the Israeli airstrikes represent a new and terrifying chapter in their city's agony. Already ravaged by years of...
Economic Hammer or Diplomatic Handshake? Trump’s Choice on Russia
President Donald Trump has put himself in a position where he must soon choose between wielding an economic hammer against Russia or extending a...