Turkey’s EU accession may be on ice, but shared interests and concerns still unite the two. May 12, 1989: Turkish Prime Minister Turgut Ozal (right) welcomed Britain’s then Prince Charles (left) to ...

In a world teetering between authoritarianism and apathy, the new pope has a choice – challenge injustice or repeat the mistakes of silence and compromise. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in the U.S ...

As Middle Eastern tensions rise, Egypt is leveraging its historical influence and strategic interests to revive its role as a key regional mediator. Feb. 20: A truck loaded with construction materials ...

State defiance over tariffs is testing the limits of U.S. federal authority, creating legal gray zones and uncertainty for foreign investors. California Governor Gavin Newsom (right) speaks as ...

Trump’s presidency marks a stark departure from Biden’s Ukraine policy, favoring concessions to Russia. April 26: U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the ...

Global debt has reached unprecedented levels, and with repayments due soon, issues with refinancing and overspending could lead to a crisis of democracy. The failure of Western democracies to uphold ...

The Democratic Alliance has surpassed the ANC in popularity for the first time amid calls for progress and accountability. Supporters at a rally in May 2024 cheering on the Democratic Alliance, which ...

Canadians reelected a Liberal government in response to President Trump’s rhetoric. Ottawa’s relations with Washington, however, will focus on pragmatism. May 6: U.S. President Donald Trump (left) ...

Japan is boosting military readiness, increasing its defense budget and fortifying alliances in response to growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Jan. 12: Japan’s 1st Airborne Brigade ...

Aerial combat over Kashmir this spring exposed broader global shifts in military-industrial dynamics and offers valuable lessons for Europe. Pakistan’s China-made J-10 aircraft shot down at least one ...

is an expert in national security and foreign policy.

Teresa Nogueira Pinto is an African affairs expert. She earned her PhD in global studies from the department of social and human sciences at Nova University in Lisbon with a thesis entitled ...