Over the past few decades, the concept of “smart power” has played a significant role in U.S. foreign policy discussions. This approach emerged as a reaction to the failures of the George W. Bush administration, which found itself entangled in prolonged conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Critics of these interventions highlighted the limits of hard […]

Israel has announced that it will send a delegation to Qatar on Monday, March 10, 2025, as part of efforts to advance ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. The decision to dispatch the delegation underscores Israel’s willingness to engage in diplomatic discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Meanwhile, Hamas has indicated that it has […]

In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been released from detention after a court in Seoul overturned his arrest on technical grounds. Yoon, who was facing charges related to an alleged attempt to impose martial law, walked free on Saturday to the cheers of his loyal supporters. His […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has established a dedicated task force to oversee preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament, set to be the largest in history with an expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches, is expected to attract millions […]

The German elections on February 23 marked a significant turning point for the country’s political landscape. The election date itself was unusual, as it was originally scheduled for September. However, the coalition government under outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed due to internal conflicts, particularly over budgetary issues. As a result, the elections were expedited, occurring […]

A comprehensive Arab plan, led by Egypt, aims to rebuild the war-torn Gaza Strip with an estimated budget of $53 billion. This figure was highlighted in a joint report by the UN, EU, and World Bank last month. However, the plan has faced significant criticism for failing to address major issues such as governance, Hamas’ […]

The Kremlin has described Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent expression of willingness to engage in peace talks as a “positive” development, marking a potential shift in the ongoing three-year conflict between Ukraine and Russia. On Tuesday, in an address to the United States Congress, President Donald Trump publicly read aloud a letter he claimed to […]

In a striking and forthright rebuke, French Prime Minister François Bayrou strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of his recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking in a parliamentary debate on Ukraine on Monday, March 3, 2025, Bayrou described Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy in the Oval Office as an astonishing display of “brutality” […]