Fabio Rovazzi’s Live Instagram Theft Was a Marketing Stunt
What appeared to be a brazen act of street crime in the heart of Milan turned out to be a calculated piece of performance art designed … Read more
World
Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
Shanghai’s Magnolia Awards: Honoring Outstanding Expats
In the delicate choreography of modern diplomacy, few spaces are as critical—or as precarious—as the international university. At the center of this intersection is NYU Shanghai, … Read more
Trump Rejects Extending Iran Ceasefire, Seeks Final Peace Deal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signaled that the United States will not extend the current ceasefire with Iran, suggesting that the window for temporary truces … Read more
Trump Says Iran War ‘Close to Over’ Amid New Peace Efforts
The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is shifting rapidly as the United States pursues a dual-track strategy of intense military pressure and high-stakes diplomacy. U.S. … Read more
Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Potential Economic Impact on Africa
The proposal for a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves far beyond the immediate geopolitical friction of the Persian Gulf. Although the … Read more
Trump Family Wealth Surges Amid Global Deals and Crypto Controversy
The financial trajectory of the Trump family has shifted into high gear following Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Through a strategic blend of high-stakes real … Read more
Sheinbaum Confronts US Over Rising Migrant Deaths in ICE Custody
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is signaling a departure from the more conciliatory tone of her predecessor, adopting a firmer stance toward the United States as tensions … Read more
The Early Life and Accession of Queen Elizabeth II
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II marks the end of an era that spanned more than seven decades of profound global transformation. As the longest-reigning monarch … Read more
Barry Naughton | Professor of Chinese International Affairs | UC San Diego
For years, analysts in Beijing have watched the internal frictions of the United States not merely as foreign news, but as a critical data point in … Read more
Iran Clears Underground Missile Base Entrances After Strikes
Recent satellite imagery reveals that Iran is actively working to clear debris from the entrances of its underground missile bases, a move seen as an effort … Read more
Trump’s Middle East Policies and Colonialism Concerns
The stark contrast between the gilded halls of international diplomacy and the decimated landscapes of the Gaza Strip has become the defining image of the current … Read more
Memes Over Missiles: How Iran is Winning the Social Media War Against Trump
In the high-stakes arena of modern geopolitics, the most effective weapon may not be a missile or a drone, but a well-timed meme. Iran, a state … Read more