Mark Rutte Condemns Attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
I am shocked by the attack on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Relieved that President Trump, the First Lady and all the guests are safe and sound This was an…
NATO’s Most Dangerous Rift Yet: Trump, Iran and the Fracturing of a 77-Year Alliance
Divisions inside the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have reached a level that many now consider unprecedented. What was once a tightly held military bloc is now facing a political crisis…
The Quiet Crisis Growing in the Shadow of Sudan’s War
For more than two decades, refugee camps in eastern Chad have quietly absorbed the fallout of wars next door. Now they are beginning to crack under a different kind of…
EU fears US leader may skip G7, NATO summits
The G7 summit in France may be held without US President Donald Trump attending in person, and European countries are concerned that his participation via video link could further alienate…
Albania, United States Discuss Strategic Partnership and Western Balkans
It was a pleasure to meet Congressman Keith Self in Texas, whom I thanked for his attention to the Albanian issue and the Western Balkans. We exchanged thoughts and perspectives…
Iran’s FM hails mediation efforts by Pakistan’s army commander after meeting
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hailed mediation efforts by Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, commander of the Pakistani army, following a morning meeting. – The two leaders discussed “the…
Turkiye could join de-mining operations in Strait of Hormuz after peace deal: Fidan
Turkiye could join mine clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz after a peace agreement between the US and Iran, says Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. – He told reporters…
The End of China’s Low Profile Nuclear Strategy
For decades China kept its nuclear force small and quiet. It followed a simple idea, keep just enough weapons to retaliate and avoid getting pulled into the kind of arms…
Pakistan, Iran Review Diplomatic Efforts on U.S.–Iran Engagement
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call today from Foreign Minister of Iran H.E. Abbas Araghchi. Both sides exchanged views on regional developments, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts…
Joseph Aoun Pushes Ceasefire Extension, Negotiations to End War with Israel
President Joseph Aoun, addressing the ministers at the beginning of the government session: – The communications conducted with the aim of halting the military escalation, especially with U.S. President Donald…