While activists like Mahmoud Khalil are detained for vague associations with banned groups, figures like Usama Abdulghani promote extremist rhetoric without consequence—revealing glaring inconsistencies in the U.S. government’s enforcement of speech-related terrorism laws.

As Turkey cracks down on domestic dissent, Erdoğan intensifies foreign policy moves in Syria, escalating tensions with Israel and Iran while reshaping the Middle East’s balance of power.

Trump’s aggressive nationalism is alienating key U.S. allies, prompting Japan, South Korea, and Europe to turn toward regional cooperation—and in some cases, toward China.

Lithuania has accused Russian military intelligence of orchestrating the 2024 Ikea arson attack in Vilnius as part of a broader hybrid warfare strategy to destabilize the Baltic region, pressure European governments, and undermine support for Ukraine.

Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza after intelligence reports confirmed Hamas has rebuilt its forces to over 25,000 fighters, prompting widespread airstrikes and a potential return to full-scale war.

South Africa’s U.S. ambassador’s remarks on Trump’s white supremacist movement have escalated tensions, leading to his diplomatic isolation, U.S. aid withdrawal, and a shifting geopolitical landscape where the EU steps in as a key partner.