The Lee Administration's recent consideration of deploying Korean forces to the Strait of Hormuz has sparked backlash from civil society and even among Lee's supporters. As public opposition grows, questions arise about
For all its boastfulness, India is a poor and deeply unequal country. With a per capita income of roughly USD 2,700, this is hardly surprising. A vast population, uneven development, and long
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Pakistan’s most visible foreign policy gambits in recent years are its attempts to position as a mediator in the conflict between US, Israel and Iran. Pakistan has stepped forward to host talks,
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The United States’ ability to defend Taiwan in the event of a near-term conflict with China is being quietly reassessed inside the administration, as extensive weapons use in the ongoing Iran war
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KPMG is cutting roughly 10 percent of its US audit partners in a significant restructuring aimed at improving productivity and aligning leadership with business demand. The decision, revealed during an internal meeting,
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On March 8 a single high altitude drone crossed the perimeter of Barksdale Air Force base in Louisiana late at night, then disappeared. Some thought it was just another civilian operating a
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US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has stepped down unexpectedly, with the Pentagon announcing that his departure is “effective immediately” and offering no explanation for the move. The announcement, delivered by Pentagon
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Now that Donald Trump is visibly weakening, it’s important to start thinking seriously about what comes after him. It’s no secret that I’ve been a big fan of the Abundance movement, which
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The United States may be facing a quiet but consequential strategic vulnerability: a shrinking arsenal of advanced missiles after an intense seven-week military campaign against Iran. According to a recent analysis by
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The United States Navy is undertaking a consequential reassessment of its aircraft carrier strategy, placing its newest and most advanced warships—the Ford class—under intense scrutiny. The review, expected to conclude within weeks,
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Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh has called for what he described as “regime change” at the US central bank, proposing a major overhaul of its inflation strategy, policy framework, and public
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In a dramatic turn that underscored the volatility of the Iran–U.S. standoff, President Donald Trump moved to extend a fragile ceasefire with Tehran only hours before it was due to expire. The
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After the collapse of the first round of talks, a second round is on the horizon but is already on the brink of failure, as Iran remains unwilling to negotiate further with
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During the two years I spent writing “American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America,” I encountered numerous mini-Trumps. These self-proclaimed pastors — very few had any formal religious training
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The United States Navy is preparing to make a long-delayed decision on its next-generation carrier-based stealth fighter, signaling a potential breakthrough for a program that has spent years stalled in uncertainty. According
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Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply following the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel by US forces, a move that has pushed an already fragile ceasefire to the
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