Twenty-five years ago, with great fanfare, Russia and Iran signed an agreement to open a north-south intermodal transportation corridor between Russia in the north and the Indian Ocean in the south. Progress has been slow, however, and is unlikely to accelerate anytime soon, Russian analysts say on this anniversary. This conclusion is in striking,

Indonesian non-aligned foreign policy has deep roots in its historical context. During the Cold War Indonesia adeptly avoided aligning either the Western or Eastern blocs choosing instead to champion the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). This strategy enabled the nation to safeguard its sovereignty while fostering international cooperation. In 2025 the �

The appointment of Witkoff came as a surprise to many, as he does not have a diplomatic background. Witkoff does, however, have a reputation as a formidable dealmaker, which fits with Trump’s fondness for transactional foreign policy. But quite what deal Witkoff might have offered Netanyahu on Trump’s behalf remains to be seen. “The ceasefire

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While real wages have since increased in America, workers may still feel the strain of stubbornly high grocery prices. This was a global issue linked to supply chain challenges and Russia’s war with Ukraine, and ordinary people paid the price. But massive deficit spending under Biden to head off the threat of a major recession also contributed. B