Politics

Can Germany be held accountable for the weapons it supplies to Israel?

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - September 7, 2026.

On 7 September, Germany asked the International Court of Justice in The Hague to dismiss the legal action brought by Nicaragua, which accuses Germany of...

Can Japan say no to the US when it comes to international rules?

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

Former Japanese defence minister Gen Nakatani asked Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday to respond more decisively to US sanctions against the International Criminal Court...

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...

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