Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine three years ago, China has remained a steadfast supporter of its northern neighbor while largely sidelining Ukraine. Despite claiming neutrality, Beijing has significantly aided Moscow—purchasing Russian oil and gas and supplying technology with potential

If America must be ruthless, it should at least be strategic. That is the hope President Donald Trump’s defenders cling to as he blames Ukraine for its own invasion and aligns himself with Russia at the United Nations. His supporters argue that his seemingly baffling concessions to Vladimir Putin

It all started with a tweet. In 2019, during his first term as U.S. president, Donald Trump shared a surveillance photo of an Iranian missile site following an explosion. The unusually high quality of the image, combined with its angle and analysis by amateur satellite trackers, led experts to a

The United States has initiated its first direct discussions with Russia regarding a potential resolution to the war in Ukraine. The meeting in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, brought together U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. However, Ukraine and

In a rare public display of engagement with the tech sector, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, met with some of the country’s most prominent entrepreneurs, marking a significant shift in the government's stance toward an industry it once heavily scrutinized. Xi was seen shaking hands with Alibaba’s

Europe is scrambling to respond to an unprecedented assault on the transatlantic partnership—the bedrock of peace and security in Europe for nearly 80 years. What was once an unshakeable alliance is now unraveling, as President Donald Trump’s administration has upended decades of American foreign

For decades, Australia has relied on two pillars for its prosperity and security: its economic ties with China and its defense alliance with the United States. Now, both are showing signs of strain, prompting the country to rethink its strategic position in an increasingly unstable world.