Walter MurrowHungary After Orbán
In Central Europe, Hungary is navigating its own historic political transition. After 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s self-styled “Hungarian fortress” — defined by resistance to migration, liberal values,…
Peru’s Uncertain Election
On the other side of the world, Peru is gripped by electoral uncertainty. The country held its 2026 presidential elections on April 12, and as ONPE (the national elections office) continues its…
The Wider Middle East: Hezbollah, Lebanon, and American Streets
The US-Iran confrontation is intensifying existing fault lines across the region. In Lebanon, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to cancel planned talks with Israel in…
The Economic Shockwave: Fuel Prices Spike Globally
The blockade’s economic consequences are already materializing at speed. Australia’s flagship carrier Qantas warned of an $800 million blowout in fuel costs, with soaring jet fuel prices obliterating…
The Blockade Begins
The most consequential development in global affairs this week is the formal activation of President Trump’s naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth…