Ecuador-Colombia Relations Hit New Low
The geopolitical turbulence isn't limited to the Middle East. In South America, Ecuador announced it will raise tariffs on Colombian
Israel and Lebanon Agree to Talk
In a significant diplomatic development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he would hold direct negotiations with Lebanon, with talks
Oil Markets on a Knife’s Edge
The economic reverberations of the conflict are being felt at every gas pump and trading desk. On Thursday, oil prices
A Fragile Ceasefire and Dueling Narratives
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding — but just barely. As of April 9, Iran's Supreme
The Bigger Picture
The threads connecting these stories — a fragile ceasefire in the Gulf, energy market turbulence, NATO arm-twisting, submarine espionage, surveillance
Venezuela: Rare Protests Met with Tear Gas
In Caracas, police fired tear gas at approximately 2,000 workers marching toward the presidential palace of Miraflores to demand real
Surveillance for Sale: The Threat at Home
Beyond kinetic conflicts, a quieter but no less consequential battle is playing out over Americans' civil liberties. The Freedom of
Russian Submarines Caught Spying Near Britain
While the world's attention is fixed on the Gulf, another security concern surfaced in northern waters. The United Kingdom announced