Iran Protesters Remain Defiant
Protests ignited by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody continue across Iran, with the deaths of at least 185 people, including 19 teenagers, recorded in demonstrations in 17 provinces.
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New Pipeline To Decrease Reliance On Russian Gas
The Baltic Pipe project started pumping gas to Poland four days after sabotage attacks damaged the Nord Stream network and terminated Russia’s biggest supply route to Europe.
Shame On The World!
Nineteen countries voted not to debate a UN report that called China's treatment of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang "crimes against humanity."
Time To Shackle Beijing's Transnational Repression
International cooperation is needed to combat Beijing's shadow government operations abroad.
Putin Expects Sanctions On Russia To Only Increase
Almost eight months after it began its invasion of Ukraine, Russia now has well over 12,000 sanctions imposed against it – more than three times as many as the second-highest country, Iran.
Biden Pursues Venezuela After Saudi Rebuff
The Biden administration is still looking for 'alternate' sources of oil after OPEC+ decided to cut production. Venezuela could benefit from their desperate search.
Biden’s Shortsighted Energy Policy Reaps Wretched Dividends
Did OPEC+ aim to weaken President Biden before the midterms?
Global Nuclear Weapon Stockpiles Remain High
The world’s inventory of nuclear weapons remains very high, despite sizeable reductions since the end of the Cold War, with nine countries possessing approximately 12,700 warheads.
Countering Chinese Hegemony In The Pacific
Unchecked Chinese influence in the Pacific Island nations would jeopardize U.S. military capabilities in a strategically crucial geographic command area and pave the way for a broader reordering of regional architecture.