President Trump’s withdrawal from the global minimum corporate tax deal reignites sovereignty concerns. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (center) and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell ...

The United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), the statistical and analytical agency within the Department of Energy, projects that the country will set a new oil production record this ...

Turkey’s EU accession may be on ice, but shared interests and concerns still unite the two. May 12, 1989: Turkish Prime Minister Turgut Ozal (right) welcomed Britain’s then Prince Charles (left) to ...

In a world teetering between authoritarianism and apathy, the new pope has a choice – challenge injustice or repeat the mistakes of silence and compromise. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in the U.S ...

The Democratic Alliance has surpassed the ANC in popularity for the first time amid calls for progress and accountability. Supporters at a rally in May 2024 cheering on the Democratic Alliance, which ...

As Middle Eastern tensions rise, Egypt is leveraging its historical influence and strategic interests to revive its role as a key regional mediator. Feb. 20: A truck loaded with construction materials ...

Aerial combat over Kashmir this spring exposed broader global shifts in military-industrial dynamics and offers valuable lessons for Europe. Pakistan’s China-made J-10 aircraft shot down at least one ...

State defiance over tariffs is testing the limits of U.S. federal authority, creating legal gray zones and uncertainty for foreign investors. California Governor Gavin Newsom (right) speaks as ...

Japan is boosting military readiness, increasing its defense budget and fortifying alliances in response to growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Jan. 12: Japan’s 1st Airborne Brigade ...

Canadians reelected a Liberal government in response to President Trump’s rhetoric. Ottawa’s relations with Washington, however, will focus on pragmatism. May 6: U.S. President Donald Trump (left) ...

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Stefan Hedlund is a widely published author, researcher and lecturer focusing on Nordic, Russian, Central Asian and post-Soviet affairs. He is based in Sweden. Currently, he is director of research at ...