international relations

Uneven Ascendance: China’s Rise and the Shifting World Order

Fred Chapman4 hours ago4 hours ago06 mins

China’s rapid rise is reshaping global power, as shifting U.S. policies and trade wars push Western allies toward Beijing.

Iran in Turmoil: Protests, Power Plays, and America’s Strategic Opportunity

Fred Chapman3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Iran’s massive protests amid economic collapse create a geopolitical flashpoint that could reshape U.S. strategy, nuclear policy, and regional balance.

Maduro’s Capture and the Collapse of the Rules-Based Order

Fred Chapman4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces raises profound legal and sovereignty issues, challenging global norms and reshaping international accountability.

Trump Signals Unconditional Backing for Israel as Iran Nuclear Fears Resurface

Fred Chapman1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Trump’s renewed vow to back Israeli strikes on Iran revives fears of escalation, testing deterrence, diplomacy, and America’s Middle East strategy.

Trump’s Comments on the Reiner Tragedy Ignite Bipartisan Fury and a National Debate on Leadership

Fred Chapman2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Trump’s response to the Reiner tragedy ignites bipartisan outrage, raising urgent questions about presidential empathy, political rhetoric, and national unity.

Are US Sanctions Saving Sovereignty—or Sabotaging Justice?

Fred Chapman3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

U.S. sanctions on ICC judges pit national sovereignty against global justice, risking judicial independence and politicizing accountability, eroding international norms.