Houthi forces hijack cargo ship in the Red Sea.

How are Houthis accusing US and UK of targeting terminal?

How are the Houthis accusing the US and UK of targeting the terminal?Yemen's Houthi militia has reported that the US and UK have carried out two airstrikes on the Red Sea Ras Isa port in Hodeidah, Yemen. The attacks occurred...
US-China

US Efforts to Persuade China in Pushing Iran for Houthis’ Pressure

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has urged Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to use Beijing's influence on Iran to prevent the Houthis in Yemen from attacking Red Sea trade routes. The appeal came during two days of meetings in...
International Court of Justice (ICJ)

How Will International Court Ruling Shape Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange Talks?

Israel and Hamas are likely to be bolstered in negotiations for a ceasefire and exchange of prisoners following an International Court of Justice ruling that Israel's conduct in Gaza risks acts of genocide. The court's decision, which did not satisfy...
United States-US

United States’ Remarkable Journey as a Colonial Empire

American imperialism, as taught in high school textbooks, was a brief period from 1898 to 1945 when the United States acquired overseas territories such as the Philippines and Puerto Rico. This era ended in 1945 when the Philippines gained full...
Taiwan

Taiwan’s Political Evolution:  Third DPP Presidency

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te has won the presidential elections for the third consecutive time, breaking the Kuomintang's dominance in Taiwanese politics. The DPP, formed in 1986, has held the position for 23 years, with the first...
Kashmir India

Militancy in J&K: An Annual Review of Security Challenges

The Indian army chief and home minister have both claimed that militancy in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is under control, but the reality is different. In 2023, the J&K Police reported 14 targeted attacks on civilians and 76 militants killed,...
Japan-Bangladesh

Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership: Will Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Japan and Bangladesh are set to negotiate an Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2025, ahead of Bangladesh's scheduled 2026 graduation from the UN's list of least developed countries and loss of exemption from developed nations' tariffs. Despite the...
Joe Biden

How to Prepare for a Potential Biden Exit Before Election

Joe Biden, who took office in January 2021, was expected to be the "placeholder president" to heal the country after four turbulent years of Donald Trump. However, his decision to run for re-election has become a major flashpoint for Democrats,...
Myanmar-China

China’s Success, Western Failure in Myanmar’s Revolution

In 2023, Myanmar's post-coup civil war was marginalized by the world due to the Ukraine war, Middle East conflict, and domestic American politics. However, Operation 1027 in late October, where ethnic armed organizations overran military outposts and seize weapons, renewed...
Myanmar

Myanmar: Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding in Rakhine State

Thousands of residents in western Myanmar's Rakhine state have fled the capital of Sittwe, the administrative and military hub, due to a looming battle between the rebel ethnic Arakan Army and junta soldiers. The fighting is expected to be intense...
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