World & Security — Archive
Foreign policy, defense, trade, and international relations
Huawei Chip Revenue Surges 60% Despite U.S. Export Controls, Raising Questions About Policy Effectiveness
China directed state agencies and billions in government grants to Huawei following American restrictions, positioning the company for an estimated $12 billion in chip revenue this year.
Indian Activist Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike as 'Cockroach' Protesters Vow to Press On
The protest movement, whose members have adopted the cockroach label despite its pejorative connotation, says it will continue demonstrations demanding government action on their core grievances.
Laura Loomer Meets With Ukraine's Zelenskyy After Her Reversal on Support for Kyiv
The Trump ally, who previously amplified Russian propaganda and dismissed the war, toured Kyiv and experienced her first air raid during the visit.
UN Commission Accuses Israel of Genocide; Japan Establishes Central Intelligence Agency; US Judge Orders Release of Aircraft Hijacker
The three under-covered stories span international human rights allegations, a major shift in Japanese intelligence policy, and a domestic immigration legal dispute involving a Cuban flight hijacker.
Policy Experts Debate Using Russian Gasoline Shortages To Negotiate Peace in Ukraine, Iran
Atlantic Council fellow argues restricting Moscow's fuel imports could pressure Putin toward talks while enabling Ukrainian drone exports against Iran.
Pew Survey Finds China Viewed More Favorably than US in Most Countries for First Time
The survey shows 75 percent of global respondents view the US as highly interventionist, compared to 45 percent for China.
U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Stokes Israeli Concerns of Mideast Arms Race
The expected civilian nuclear agreement marks a potential shift in U.S. regional strategy away from close coordination with Israel, according to initial reporting.
Survivor of Hamas Terror Attack Slams NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Over Video Calling Netanyahu a War Criminal
Mazal Tazazo, who survived the Oct. 7 Nova music festival attack, called Mamdani's statements 'dangerous' and invited him to visit Israel to hear survivors' stories.
Rubio Warns of Dangerous Precedent in Iranian Strait of Hormuz Demands
The waterway handles roughly 20% of global oil shipments, making any unilateral control a significant economic flashpoint.
Trump Administration Reshapes H-2A Farmworker Program, Balancing Farmer Costs against Worker Protections
The White House suspended a Biden-era rule on union rights and cut hourly wages for foreign farmworkers by an expected 32%, saving producers more than $2 billion annually.