For decades, Russia’s global image has oscillated between Cold War relic and regional power, its influence circumscribed by economic stagnation and Western sanctions. Yet in […]
Author: Leon Havana
The Ghost of Gaddafi Looms Large as the Situation in Libya Worsens
The fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 was met with a wave of optimism both inside Libya and abroad. For a country that had been […]
Increasing Risk of Arrest Over Online Criticism in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates presents itself as a modern oasis of opportunity: glittering towers, tax-free salaries, luxury shopping, and designer resorts. Tourists and expats are […]
Singaporean Halo Drops After Prince Group Charges
In October 2025, the United States and United Kingdom filed coordinated criminal charges against Cambodia’s Prince Group and several Singaporean nationals, exposing one of Southeast […]
Once Again, the Nobel Peace Prize Proves a Mockery
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition figure long aligned with U.S. interests. The Norwegian Nobel Committee […]
Foreign visitors present as Party Foundation Day celebrated in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has celebrated Party Foundation Day in style, with the capital Pyongyang illuminated by fireworks, performances, and a sense of […]
Are the West Attempting a Coup in Georgia?
Georgia is under pressure. What began as political protests over legislation in late 2024 has become an open confrontation between the ruling Georgian Dream party […]
Corruption and the New Airport in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh’s Techo International Airport opened in September 2025 with great fanfare. Inaugurated by government officials and presented as a symbol of Cambodia’s modernization, it […]