Introduction US blockade Venezuela oil moved from declaration to direct action this week as American forces interdicted and seized a vessel off the Venezuelan coast. The operation took place in international waters and followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of a “total and complete blockade” on sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. This moment matters […]
US ISIS Strikes in Syria and the Return of Hard Deterrence US ISIS strikes in Syria marked one of the most forceful American military actions in the country in recent years. On December 19, the US military launched large-scale air and rocket strikes across central Syria after an attack killed two US soldiers and a
Bangladesh Protests 2025 — Why the Unrest Has Spiraled Introduction The Bangladesh protests 2025 represent one of the most intense periods of political unrest in the country in recent memory. What began as mourning for a slain activist quickly became widespread violence, arson, diplomatic tensions, and deep questions about governance and elections. The immediate cause was the death
Introduction Bangladesh unrest Sharif Osman Hadi has plunged the country into one of its most volatile moments since the political upheavals of 2024. Violent protests, arson attacks on media, and escalating political tensions have marked rapid deterioration in law and order following the death of a prominent youth leader. This crisis has serious implications for
Introduction New Epstein photos released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have reopened uncomfortable questions about power, proximity, and accountability in one of the most disturbing scandals of recent decades. The images, drawn from Jeffrey Epstein’s digital records and estate, were made public just ahead of a Justice Department deadline to release all remaining
Introduction The Modi Jordan visit Crown Prince gesture where Jordan’s Crown Prince personally drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the country’s largest museum drew global attention. On December 16, 2025, this gesture became more than a photo opportunity. It underscored the warmth of bilateral relations between India and Jordan and highlighted evolving diplomatic ties in
Modi Address Ethiopia Parliament and the Global South Vision Introduction Modi address Ethiopia Parliament Global South was not a ceremonial speech. It was a carefully structured articulation of how India sees the changing global order and its own role within it. Speaking to a joint session of Ethiopia’s Parliament in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Narendra
Introduction Trump oil price policy Saudi Arabia is the central reason Saudi Aramco finds itself under sustained financial and strategic pressure. Despite being the world’s most powerful oil producer, Saudi Arabia is forced to operate within a narrow oil price range defined by U.S. political and economic priorities. This policy framework leaves Aramco struggling to
US War With Venezuela Has Already Begun US war with Venezuela is not a looming threat or a speculative future conflict. It is already underway fought without congressional declarations, battlefield footage, or troop deployments, but no less real in its consequences. Modern wars are no longer announced. They are implemented through sanctions regimes, financial blockades,
