Category: Geopolitics
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UK accuses Putin of election meddling
UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, launched her strongest attack against Russia by accusing the nation of meddling in elections and planting fake stories in the media.
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Is war inevitable?
Three U.S. Navy aircraft carriers have begun joint naval exercises with South Korean in the waters off the Korean Peninsula. This is the first time in over a decade when..
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Calm at South China Sea?
Southeast Asian nations will be issuing a statement after one of the scheduled meetings being held at ASEAN noting that they will not take the relative calm in the dispute..
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Armed conflict in Middle East?
Days after the resignation of Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, the leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said that Saudi Arabia had declared war and it was..
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Brexit stalls
As Brexit talks stall, the European Union has given Britain two to three weeks to provide a final figure on the “divorce bill.” It has been reported that Theresa May’s government..
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Macron visits Saudi Arabia
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, French President Emmanuel Macron made an unscheduled visit to Saudi Arabia. During his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince..
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One China policy
In his official visit to Beijing, US President Donald Trump has struck a warmer tone regarding his views on China and has affirmed his dedication to the “One China” policy..
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Yemen crisis deepens
Media reports have claimed that a series of Saudi-led air strikes in north Yemen has resulted in the deaths of 30 people including women and children. In addition, UN and other aid agencies..
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Will North Korea denuclearize?
Former CIA director Michael Hayden has noted that despite overtures from the international community the chances of North Korea actually denuclearizing are “near zero.”
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Make a deal – says Trump
US President Donald Trump has urged North Korea to “come to the table” to initiate dialogue over its nuclear program. Trump is currently on an official visit to five nations in Asia..