Category: foreign policy
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Nepal’s Foreign Policy Maintains Course Amid PM Shah’s Shift
The New Government and Its Foreign Policy Approach Kathmandu, July 4 – The formation of one of the most powerful governments in Nepal’s recent history raised expectations of sweeping reforms, bold policy shifts, and institutional changes. It also put Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s foreign policy under close scrutiny. As the government completes its honeymoon period…
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NATO Eyes Deployment to Hormuz Strait by July if Closure Persists
NATO Considers Deployment to Strait of Hormuz NATO is currently evaluating the possibility of sending a mission to the Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains closed by July. The strategic waterway has been effectively blocked since late February, following Iran’s deployment of its navy in response to the US and Israel’s military actions against…
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China Denies Xi Said Putin Would Regret Invasion
China has denied claims that President Xi Jinping told former U.S. President Donald Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin could face consequences for invading Ukraine during their recent summit. This denial comes as Putin arrives in Beijing for a two-day visit, which marks his 25th trip to the country. According to reports from the Financial…
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Cuba’s Crisis Under Trump: 5 Key Facts
Cuban authorities stated on Friday that the island nation hasrun out of oiland diesel as it struggles with a deteriorating humanitarian situation while facing growing pressure from the Trump administration to alter its approach according to U.S. conditions or face possible military intervention. Years of sanctions rooted in Cold War-era conflicts between the two nations…
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Iran Conflict: Why Did Trump Target the Kurds?
The Accusation Against Kurdish Groups US President Donald Trump has made controversial claims about Kurdish groups in the Middle East, accusing them of withholding weapons that were meant for Iranian demonstrators. These allegations have sparked a significant debate and raised questions about the relationship between the US and Kurdish factions. In early March, during the…
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What makes military alliances shift in Middle East conflicts?
Military alliances in the Middle East shift when leaders decide that yesterday’s main enemy is no longer the most urgent danger. In practice, that can mean old rivals opening channels, formal partners hedging their bets, or proxy relationships being downgraded when they become too costly or too risky. Recent regional analysis describes exactly this kind…
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A forward-looking vision for the region and world after this war
In a hypothetical world where United States and Israel are not part of the global political landscape, would it be reasonable to think the Iranian regime, with its nuclear ambitions, ballistic missiles, and networks of militias, could become a genuine partner for the Gulf states, given that nearly 80% of its attacks have targeted these…
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As Iran war rages, Washington opens a new front in Ecuador
As the world’s attention is focused on the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran, the United States has, with little fanfare, opened another front in its expanding campaign against so-called “narco-terrorism” in the Western Hemisphere. Since this campaign began last year, U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats, as well as a direct military intervention…
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US issues new travel advisory to the most unlikely destination amid growing mistrust between allies
US Issues Updated Travel Advisory for Canada Amidst Rising Tensions The United States Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Canada, a move that underscores the growing unease between the two historically close allies. While Canada remains categorized as a low-risk destination where “normal precautions” are advised, the updated advisory highlights increasing environmental…
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Tshisekedi and Kagame's Unexpected Meeting in Qatar Leaves Angola Puzzled
On Thursday, the Angolan government conveyed their ‘astonishment’ regarding the meeting between the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, and Rwanda’s leader, Paul Kagame, held in Doha, Qatar. They stated this encounter was not part of the planned discussions for the DRC conflict mediator. As stated by the nation’s foreign minister,…