China Imposes New Export Controls on Japanese Entities
On Monday, June 29th, China imposed new export controls on forty Japanese entities in order to strengthen themselves militarily. Tensions heightened when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that Japan could intervene with force if China also used force against Taiwan, which is under Chinese control. Half of the Japanese
Uyghur Forced Labor Has Infiltrated The Global Market: What Are The Solutions?
The Uyghur people, an Islamic minority group that lives primarily in China’s eastern Xinjiang (East Turkestan) region, have for the last decade been subjected to “counter-terrorism” campaigns from the Chinese government that attempt to eliminate Uyghur cultural identity and indoctrinate Uyghur people in Han (majority) Chinese customs. In doing so,
The Tensions Between Economic Diversification And Human Rights In The Gulf States
Within the last two decades, gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, have undergone economic diversification strategies that aim to shift their dependence on oil and gas. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 focuses on projects such as N.O.E.M. to develop non-oil sectors, attracting more foreign investment, promoting
World Leaders Discuss Russian Missiles
On Sunday, June 7th, world leaders from the United Kingdom, Ukraine, France, and Germany held a joint meeting in London to discuss Russia’s ballistic missiles. Russia’s missiles have gotten stronger, and the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, which was utilized in combat recently, was the main topic of discussion. The meeting
It’s Time To Tell Stories: How Climate Policy Fuels Europe’s Culture Wars
Across the continent, European climate policy is evolving to become one of the most constant triggers of social conflict. Often initiated as a technical project centered on decarbonising the continent’s energy supply, it has developed into a culture war that the populist and far-right movements exploit to deepen division and
The Filipino Feud That Leaves The South China Sea In Question: Marcos v.s. Duterte
Philippine foreign policy has reached a fork in the road as China increases its aggressive control of the South China Sea in opposition to the United States and other Southeast Asian nations. The Philippines rests in a strategically invaluable location along the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, meaning
Israel’s Expansion Into Lebanon And Its Implications On Sovereignty
In late 2023, Israel began waging war against Hezbollah, a Lebanese political party with a militant wing that has been involved in Lebanese politics since the party’s founding in 1982. The conflict began due to the militant group’s involvement in the so-called “axis of resistance,” a group of non-state actors
Oreshnik Missile Used On Kyiv
On Sunday, May 24th, an Oreshnik ballistic missile was used during a drone and missile attack in Kyiv. This marks the third time this weapon has been used during the Russo-Ukrainian war. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, four people were killed by the strike. At least 83 were wounded,
The Unknown Answer In A Hong Kong Trial
On Tuesday, May 19th, a Hong Kong court completed arguments regarding a national security trial for two organizers of a city vigil that took place in remembrance of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. The charges were brought against Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan—two ex-leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support
The Intensifying Houthi And Al-Shabaab Relationship: Red Sea & US Implications
The Yemeni Houthis and Al-Qaeda offshoot al-Shabaab recently increased their relationship, establishing weapons sharing, member training, and the spread of Iranian technology. According to the United Nations in 2025, their growing relationship was founded on the Houthis trading their more advanced weapons and skills for illicit routes, arms smuggling, and
Beyond Diplomatic Warmth: Cross-Strait Restraint In Latest Xi-Trump Meeting
From the 13th to the 15th of May, the latest meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in Beijing placed cross-strait stability at the center of renewed U.S.-China dialogue. According to China’s official readout, Xi described the bilateral relationship as entering a new phase of “constructive strategic stability,”
European Union Takes Charge
On Monday, May 11th, the European Union imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of aiding in Russia’s abduction of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. Many of these children were forced to change their identities or were put up for adoption. Seven centers involved in the indoctrination and training of
B.J.P’s State Election Domination Due To S.I.R. Verification
While midterm elections are occurring in the United States, India just completed their state elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (B.J.P.) victory was overwhelming, even in states that publicly opposed them. This election leaves the domestic and international community with questions of authenticity. Indian elections took place across five states
Why The Repatriation Of Extremist-Linked Individuals Must Be Rethought
Last week, Australia stated that 13 members of Australian families in Syria linked to ISIS are planning to come home. However, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stressed that they will not receive any government assistance, noting that the lack of support they are receiving is a “direct reflection” of the
Afghan and Pakistani Tensions Rise
On April 27, four Afghans were killed and 70 wounded by mortar and rocket launches by Pakistan, according to the Afghan Taliban. This comes as more fights and conflicts have emerged between the two countries. The Pakistani government has claimed these attacks as false and denounced them—creating stronger tension between
