The United States has tried isolationism before, and every single time, it has been a disaster. Now, as Trump pushes to dismantle NATO and cut ties with Ukraine, history is once again knocking at the door—this time with hypersonic missiles and cyber warfare in tow. The idea that America can just step back from global leadership without consequences isn’t just naive—it’s an open invitation for adversaries to reshape the world in their favor.

Trump plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act, a centuries-old law, to deport immigrants. This controversial move revives a rarely used statute tied to times of war.

How Sweden and Finland lead the way in emergency preparedness. From storing water to psychological defense, learn essential crisis readiness tips inspired by Nordic strategies.

The ongoing war in Ukraine is not featuring as prominently in western news media these days as it was earlier in the war, because it has been overshadowed by the unfolding human tragedy of the war in Gaza.

Which country is the greatest threat to the United States? The answer, according to a large proportion of Americans, is clear: China.

Ukraine war: the west is at a crossroads – double down on aid to Kyiv, accept a compromise deal, or face humiliation by Russia

What we don’t understand about China’s actions and ambitions in the South China Sea

Israel-Hamas conflict: what young Palestinians think about four key issues that affect their lives

Gaza has been blockaded for 16 years – here’s what a ‘complete siege’ and invasion could mean for vital supplies

Discover the untold stories of female soldiers in Afghanistan, their contributions, challenges, and the complexities of their roles in combat. A revealing account of their experiences.

Wars are world-shaping. Beyond their immediate human and physical tolls, wars alter the fates of societies and states; of clans, cultures and leaders. They establish new lines of access to resources and influence, determining who has what – and who doesn’t.

In addition to those who experience direct loss, such events also take a toll on others, including those who witnessed the shooting, first responders, people who were nearby and those who hear about it – yet again – through the media.

As the conflict continues, Ukrainian citizens are using platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok to show the world what is unfolding on the ground during the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Historians are looking at the rapidly shifting present. They realise history is being made, not replayed in Ukraine. In the process, it is changing the face of Europe.

Is Russia now led by someone who would contemplate using nuclear weapons without any great concern? Over Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has dropped some pretty big hints that he is prepared to cross that strategic Rubicon.

Since he came to power in 1999, Putin has created an ever-shrinking group of advisers who reinforce his worldview. This allows Putin to ignore not only Ukrainian public opinion, which has turned strongly against Russia since 2014, but also global voices condemning his moves.

In the West, the current standoff between Ukraine and Russia has typically been presented as one in which a righteous Ukraine is standing up to bullying by a scheming, even Machiavellian Russia.

Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014 was the first change of internationally recognized borders in Europe through military force since World War II.

The deadly shootings of eight people in Atlanta on March 16 and 10 people in Boulder, Colorado, on March 22, 2021, brought heartache and grief to the families and friends of the victims.

The promotion of a culture of peace requires more than an absence of war. Clearly, any definition of a culture of peace must address the problem of achieving justice for communities and individuals who do not have the means to compete or cope without...

Even after the Trump administration’s repeated efforts to slash foreign aid and global partnerships, the United States remains the world’s largest source of official development assistance for low-income countries.

There are countless different species on the surface of this planet. One of these is the human race, which has over seven billion members.

Dangerous speech is defined as communication encouraging an audience to condone or inflict harm. Usually this harm is directed by an “ingroup” (us) against an “outgroup” (them) – though it can also provoke self-harm in suicide cults.