Politics

Russia is testing the limits of NATO defence

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - September 6, 2026.

The German government is preparing a new package of measures to protect the country from sabotage, drone attacks and intrusions into information systems. The plan...

Why aren’t allies joining Trump’s economic D-Day against Iran?

Politics Joseph E. Stiglitz - September 2, 2026.

In what US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has heralded as an Economic D-Day, the United States is threatening to tighten the noose around Iran with...

Pacific Island countries under pressure from China over Taiwan ties

Politics TA | AP Insight - September 1, 2026.

China warned of “consequences” for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a ceremonial event at a Pacific leaders summit, where major powers already...

Have South Asia's governments understood young people's activist energy?

Politics Shashi Tharoor - August 31, 2026.

In the last five years, six youth-led, anti-establishment uprisings have fundamentally reshaped South Asia’s political landscape. The movements had much in common: they all reflected young...

Niger's junta survived an overthrow attempt with the help of Russia

Politics TA | AP Insight - August 31, 2026.

Niger's junta survived its most severe internal threat since seizing power in a 2023 coup when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend, triggering...

The US is training European allies in combat techniques based on the experience of Ukraine

Politics TA | AP Insight - August 30, 2026.

On a moonless and rainy night, a group of soldiers emerged from a ramshackle building meant to resemble a church. The alpine terrain loomed over...

Egyptian anger over Ethiopian water plans adds to regional volatility

Politics Sharmila Devi - August 28, 2026.

Regional tensions in the Horn of Africa have increased in recent weeks, with Cairo making repeated warnings to Addis Ababa over plans to construct three...

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