The Mechanics of Changing the World by John Macgregor is an engaging analysis of what went wrong with democracy.

Russia’s recognition of Afghanistan’s Taliban government marks a strategic shift, driven by geopolitical ambitions and regional rivalry.

US President Donald Trump returned to the White House with a Republican majority eager to codify his vision. On July 4, 2025, Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law, delivering sweeping ...

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports unless Brazil grants amnesty to former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces serious criminal charges. The White ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led the country for more than a decade, shaping its politics, economy and global posture. As he enters what is likely his final term, with no guarantee of ...

Israel has carried out a relentless and zealous military onslaught in Gaza that shows orchestrated mass inhumanity on a gargantuan scale. This campaign has killed tens of thousands of civilians, razed ...

The UK Labour Party faced a political crisis after Member of Parliament Diane Abbott wrote a letter distinguishing racism against people of..

The US dollar serves as both the world’s reserve currency and America’s national currency, forcing other countries to accumulate dollars while the US runs persistent trade deficits. The global ...

In this era of techno-sovereignty, national power increasingly depends on one’s ability to develop and integrate critical technologies like AI, biotechnology and semiconductors.

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion and the US’ Midnight Hammer mark a dangerous shift from delaying Iran’s nuclear program to paralyzing it. But these military gambles are unlikely to deter Iran’s nuclear ...

Israel has crushed Hamas and Hezbollah, militarily achieving what it expected in the aftermath of the 7th of October carnage. But what Israel lacks is its strategic acumen in explaining what Tel-Aviv ...

In “Outside the Box,” I interrogate ChatGPT to better understand how AI “reasons.” It’s like a conversation with an intelligent friend, sharing ideas and challenging some of the explanations. With ...