NATO May Not Survive the Trump Era
Europe was anxious after World War I. To fortify their defenses against Germany, the French built the Maginot…
For Trump, a Path Forward on Iran That Goes Beyond Bombs
Iran has witnessed cycles of protests in the recent past, but the popular uprising that ignited on Dec.…
Trump, Tariffs, and the Rewiring of the American Empire
On August 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India travelled to Tianjin, a city in eastern China, for…
How Europe Can Find Its Strength in 2026
Dear European friends, I understand the change in our relationship is nearly incomprehensible. Your ancestors helped found the…
NATO’s False Triumph – Sri Lanka Guardian
Two quotes, separated by four years, show how profoundly global politics has shifted. The first reads: “The United States…
Europe at the Edge of Power – Sri Lanka Guardian
Editor’s note: The following essay is based on a speech delivered recently by Olli Rehn, Governor of the…
Why Iran Is Going After Its Best
On Friday, Iranian security forces dragged Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi by her hair into a waiting…
US Natural Gas Prices Surge as Record LNG Exports Fuel Political Trouble for Trump – Sri Lanka Guardian
US natural gas prices are climbing at their fastest pace in years, driven by record exports of liquefied…
IMF Zeroes In on Kiev as Corruption Scandal Engulfs Zelensky’s Inner Circle – Sri Lanka Guardian
The scandal erupted when Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau charged seven individuals, including Timur Mindich, a former longtime business…
Ukraine Veterans Warn NATO Not Ready for High-Tech War with Russia – Sri Lanka Guardian
In eastern Ukraine near Kramatorsk, Ukrainian intelligence has reported Russian Lancet drones hovering like predators over the battlefield,…
Trump’s Peace Through Strength Policy Has Failed
The upcoming summit between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and EU members, in Santa…
How Zelensky Won Trump Over
Earlier this year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sat in the Oval Office and endured a brutal dressing-down. President…