Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Practicing Detente with Washington’s Enemies in Break with G7 Nations
Perhaps more than any other in recent years, Italy has chosen to walk a somewhat solitary path among its…
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Venezuela Elections: Low-Level Violence Spreads as US-Funded Opposition Yet to Make Move at Regime Change
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was reelected on Sunday when official election figures placed his lead at a healthy 7%…
Moderate Reformer Wins in Iran: What Does it Mean for US and Regional Relations?
The 70-year-old cardiac surgeon from the reformist political factions in Iran has won the country’s presidential elections. Masoud Pezeshkian…
Reformer Gains Highest Vote Tally in Iran Elections, Not Enough to Prevent Risky Second Round
A moderate reformer came in first place at the polls of the Iranian presidential elections amid record-low turnout, beating…
Freed and Heading Home, Julian Assange’s Struggle Seemingly Over
Julian Assange is a free man after agreeing to a plea deal with the United States. He left Belmarsh…
Iranian Reformers and Nuclear Deal Signees Rally Around Lone Moderate for June 28th Election
The presidential elections set to take place in Iran on June 28th as part of the year-long democracy marathon…
Iranian President’s Death Triggers Yet Another Election as Biggest Year for Democracy Rolls on in Mexico, India, and Europe
There has never been a bigger year for democracy than 2024. 40% of the world’s population, including the three…
Kuomintang Propose Large Expansion of Legislative Powers in Taiwan, Sparking Protests and Political Standoff
A major and controversial package of reforms was just passed by Taiwan’s legislature. In short, the reforms amend the…
Following Taiwan President Lai’s Inauguration, Beijing Launches Invasion-Scale War Games
On Monday, William Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as the President of Taiwan, and during his 30-minute address, called Taiwan …
Indian Elections: Opposition Believes Modi Plans to Form Uniparty State, Weakness Shown in the PM Camp
The world’s largest democracy is in the throes of its national elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently arriving…
US Bases Come Under Attack in Iraq, as Erdogan Lands in Baghdad for Important Meeting
After a pause extending to February 4th, US forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack again, with…
Crushing Parliamentary Defeat Signals Lame Duck Period for North Korea Hawk Yoon Suk-yeol
2024 is setting records for voting. More elections are taking place this year than any other in the history…
Pulled Towards Maximum Cooperation with China, Taiwan’s KMT Stuck in a Vice
The former President of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou was welcomed into the Great Hall of the People for a meeting…
Nicaragua Takes Germany to International Court of Justice Over Israel Support
The Central American nation of Nicaragua joined Colombia as one of two other nations, apart from South Africa, which…
Taiwan Opposition Promotes ‘Journey of Peace’ While Ruling Party Harshens Nat. Sec. Law
Legislators within Taiwan’s multi-decadal ruling party, the DPP, have introduced amendments to a variety of existing laws aimed at…
Drone Program Whistleblower Released After 33 Months, Has Bone to Pick with Biden’s Special Counsel
Ruthlessly persecuting government whistleblowers has become a month-to-month routine from the Trump Administration on into Biden’s. While the results…
ICJ Ruling Begins to Weaken Decades-Long Israeli Foreign Policy Success of Combatting BDS
Since the International Court of Justice’s injunction in January on the provisional measures requested by South Africa that Israel…
Taiwan Elections: “Separatists” Secure Third Consecutive Presidential Term—What’s Next?
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a third consecutive presidential term in Taiwan with the election victory of…
Summary of Arguments: South Africa vs Israel Regarding the Crime of Genocide in Gaza
“In our application, South Africa has recognized the ongoing Nakba of the Palestinian people,” was the first sentence spoken…
Taiwan Presidential Election Looms Large as Beijing-Friendly Opposition Close Second in Polls
In a number of national polls, the leading party candidates for President of Taiwan are separated by a small…