BOGOTÁ — The old question about Latin America—whether it belongs to the West, the Global South, or somewhere in between—is being quietly retired. In its place, a new reality is emerging: Latin America is no longer choosing sides. It is choosing leverage. At the recent summit of the Community of
WASHINGTON — In a vote that exposed deep fractures in the global moral order, the United States stood among just three countries to oppose a landmark United Nations resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity,” placing it at odds with more than 120 nations and much
A renewed push for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade is reshaping global diplomatic conversations, as Ghana intensifies efforts to secure formal recognition, compensation, and accountability at the United Nations. At the center of this effort is a proposed UN resolution backed by African and Caribbean nations that seeks to
In a move that signals the next evolution of sovereign capital, South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund is stepping deeper into the life sciences sector, underscoring how governments are increasingly deploying capital not just for returns, but for strategic positioning in critical industries. Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), the country’s $200+ billion
The so-called “Special Relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom has long been defined by private disagreements and public unity. Today, that balance is unraveling in real time. In a striking moment that underscores the shifting tone of transatlantic ties, U.S. President Donald Trump amplified a satirical sketch
Denmark’s national election has become a proxy battle for something much larger than domestic politics. What began as a referendum on leadership has evolved into a test case for how advanced economies navigate sovereignty, climate ambition, and public consent in an increasingly volatile global system. At the center of the
While the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has been defined by airstrikes, cyber operations, and escalating rhetoric in the Middle East, a quieter but equally consequential theater has emerged across Europe. It is here—far from the frontlines—that the infrastructure enabling the Iran War is being sustained. The
Brussels – At a moment when the global economy is already under strain, European leaders convened this week facing a convergence of crises that are redefining the continent’s political and economic trajectory. The summit revealed not just policy disagreements, but a deeper truth. Europe’s ability to act collectively is being
A deeply consequential shift in global diplomacy is unfolding in Zambia, where lifesaving HIV/AIDS assistance is now being positioned as leverage in negotiations over critical mineral access. The development marks one of the clearest and most troubling examples yet of a purely transactional approach to international partnerships, where humanitarian support
Just weeks before calling on allies for support in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly downplayed the value of NATO, suggesting the United States had never truly needed its partners and minimizing their contributions in past conflicts. The remarks struck a nerve across Europe, particularly among countries
