29 minutes on Trump threat to Australia-UK-US nuclear submarines deal; his lie about US-China “trade deal”; and his power grab in Los Angeles
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Analyzing two developing stories: India-Pakistan clashes over Kashmir and the confirmation of Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost of Chicago and Peru
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit, Rio de...
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Analyze escalation in violence between India and Pakistan over disputed territory of Kashmir: background, developments, & can war be averted?
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As India pursues national interests & military capabilities with Israel, moral considerations v. oppression and violence have taken backseat.
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“Trump’s 2nd term offers Azerbaijan an enticing opportunity to advance its interests, but Baku is bracing for tunpredictable in Washington.”
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45-minute VideoCast beginning with Trump-China tariff war and continuing with thoughts on the state of the US under an authoritarian regime.
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A panel explaining how and why Donald Trump “blinked” in a sudden U-turn on his tariffs, reducing level demanded to 10% from most countries
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India tries to leverage relationship with Trump for defense & technology in era marked by China’s assertiveness & shifting geopolitical tides.
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Donald Trump addresses reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington D.C. (Win...
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“Azerbaijan remains committed to its balancing act, walking a tightrope between solidarity with Muslim world and unshakable bond with Israel.”
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North Korea confirms mutual defense treaty with Russia, following deployment of 11,000 North Koreans to aid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
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22-min analysis of Iran tactics for influence in South Caucasus, e.g. Azerbaijan & Armenia, & beyond: regional issues; other countries; & domestic dynamics.
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Analyzing Vladimir Putin’s trip to North Korea, cutting through the spectacle and spin to assess political and military situation of two isolated countries.
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In photo opportunity, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un sign “strategic partnership agreement”, without offering any detail on substance.
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US sanctions almost 300 entities in Russia, China, & other countries for supply of “critical inputs to Russia military-industrial base” in Ukraine invasion.
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Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar at...
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After a productive US-China meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, can the move away from confrontation and towards “constructive competition” continue?
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Analyzing latest in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; Azerbaijan’s “cleansing” of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh enclave; and APEC summit with US-China meeting
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Amid Russia invasion of Ukraine and mass killings in Israel and Gaza, US reaffirms commitments to partners in Asia such as Japan, South Korea, and India.
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Analyzing the latest situation in Israel and Gaza; paying tribute to Matthew Perry’s humanity; and assessing the scale of economic problems in China.
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Trucks loaded with aid for Gaza’s civilians waiting at the Rafah crossing in Egypt, October...
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Canada and US call out India over “credible evidence” of its involvement in June assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
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Reviewing week ahead: UN General Assembly session, the status of Ukraine’s counter-offensive v. the Russian invasion, and ASEAN Solidarity naval exercises.
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As Vladimir Putin hosts North Korea’s Kim Jong-un in southeast Russia, analysis of the visit, the photo opportunity, and military and political significance
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Analyzing latest international developments, from quest for stability in Balkans with Bled Strategic Forum to more high-level US-China talks in Beijing.
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China continues to maneuver over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, distancing itself from military operations and promoting a political resolution.
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Analyzing a good week for Ukraine at the NATO Summit; another turbulent week for UK politics; and a productive week for India Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Analyzing US Treasury Secretary Yellen’s 4-day trip to China: will pragmatism on economic issues also shift political relations between the two countries?
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Analyzing 2-day visit of US Secretary of State Blinken to China, from economic competition to Taiwan to Beijing’s position on Russian invasion of Ukraine
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