Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan Ousted in No-Confidence Motion
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the collapse of Romania’s government, competing claims over the…
Hedging in Geopolitics Is the New Normal
We are living in a new world of hedgers. The shocks of the last several years—COVID-19, Russia’s war…
U.S. Floats Suspending Spain From NATO for Refusing to Join Iran War
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the U.S. Defense Department’s growing frustration with NATO, Hezbollah…
Hungary Drops EU Loan Veto After Ukraine Reopens Druzhba Pipeline
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the final hurdle to Ukraine receiving a massive European…
Israel, Lebanon Hold U.S.-Mediated Peace Talks on Hezbollah
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at negotiations to end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, U.S.…
Tehran Strikes Gulf Oil, Gas Facilities Over Israel’s South Pars Attack
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the threat facing oil facilities in the Persian Gulf,…
Caribbean Leaders, Rubio Discuss U.S. Policy Amid Cuba Crisis
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. policy in the Caribbean, Germany fostering trade ties…
How Geopolitics Affects the Games
As the Winter Olympics kick off in northern Italy, geopolitical tensions are palpable. From unconventional protests against the…
Russia Halts Attacks on Kyiv but Continues to Target Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Syria’s historic peace…
Trump Weighs Iran Military Action as EU Applies Sanctions, IRGC Terrorism Designation
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at potential U.S. military action against Iran, a reset in…
India, EU Clinch Free Trade Deal Amid Trump’s Tariff War
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the India-European Union free trade deal, the United Kingdom’s…
‘Donroe Doctrine’ Recalls Destructive U.S. Interventions in Latin America
On Jan. 3, U.S. forces struck Venezuela and seized President Nicolás Maduro, flying him and his wife to…