Guatemala, US Elite Forces Partnership Strengthens Fight Against Transnational Crime – Analysis
By Kay ValleKey Takeaways:In 2026 Guatemala’s Kaibiles, COFEN naval special forces, and...
Dealing With Non-State Actors: The Mecca Pact’s Real Test – Analysis
Key Takeaways:The August 7, 2026 Mecca Pact (Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan)...
TIFF 2026: FJORD and EVERYTIME
As with every edition of the TIFF, Cannes winners screening at the festival are often the talk of the town. This year, there...
UN Security Council Affirms Saudi Arabia’s Right To Self-Defense, Demands Houthis Halt Attacks On...
By Ephrem KossaifyKey Takeaways:On Friday the UN Security Council, via French presidency envoy Jerome Bonnafont, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi civilians and energy...
Building A Stronger Global Minerals Economy Through Competitive Supply Chains – OpEd
Key Takeaways:The author says the West’s problem is not mines but midstream: Western firms control ~71–81% of critical-mineral extraction (much DRC ore still...
