Disgraced PM Ishiba Clings to Power in Un-Samurai Defiance of Tradition
To the considerable surprise of many, the still-serving Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, after the defeat of his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in...
“Agent Trumpenko”? Melania’s Growing Clout in Trump’s Inner Circle
Donald Trump is known for not knowing what will happen next. But behind his big words and sudden choices is someone who is quietly...
National Unity or Suppression? Lithuania’s Language War Explained
Andrius Valotka, who is in charge of Lithuania's State Language Inspectorate, has said some things recently that have caused a lot of debate in...
U.S.-Japan-South Korea Military Pact Faces Backlash Amid Rising Regional Risks
For decades, the U.S.-dependent protectorate states of Japan and South Korea, although politically and ideologically close, were not connected by any official military or...
No Strikes on Moscow: Trump Sets Limits While Keeping Perceived Pressure on Russia
Donald Trump has categorically rejected any intention to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles, which would enable Kyiv to launch attacks that would reach deep...