Global Watch

Canada, a country known for peace, has unexpectedly sparked a new global trade fight. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to China produced a high-profile trade agreement that immediately triggered warnings from Washington. US President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian exports if Ottawa moves any closer to Beijing.   Carney has pushed back on the idea that Canada is pivoting toward China. He insisted the agreeme...

As Israel steps up its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, attention is turning thousands of miles away to the Triple Border, the point where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet. Long a hub for smugglers and money launderers, the area has served as a shelter for Hezbollah’s money and operatives dating back to the early 1990s. With the terrorist group under intense pressure at home, overseas funding has become critical.   Why The Triple...

After the Cold War, peacekeeping expanded beyond ceasefires. Western governments, led by the United States, added elections, state-building, economic reforms, and human rights to peace plans. These ideas reflected Western political values and were treated as universal solutions. For decades, Washington shaped what peacebuilding looked like. It had the money, military power, and diplomatic reach. Many peace missions followed a formula: bring in o...

The Panama Canal links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and carries over 5% of global maritime commerce. Today, it is being pulled in different directions by US sanctions, China’s growing trade power, and Panama’s attempts to maintain control of its own canal.   Why the Canal Still Shapes Global Trade The canal remains one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. When it slows down, global trade slows down with it. M...

The United States is escalating pressure on Iran as former President Donald Trump issues a blunt warning over a new nuclear deal. With US warships moving toward the Middle East, the message from Washington is simple: negotiate now or face serious consequences.   Trump said a powerful US naval force, led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, is heading toward the Gulf. He described the deployment as massive and fully prepared for act...