Global Watch

A quiet but dangerous crime wave is growing in Chile, and many people are only now starting to notice. Authorities warn that Chinese organized crime groups have built strong networks across the country. These groups use legal businesses to hide illegal activities, making them difficult to track.   In Santiago, areas like Barrio Meiggs appear busy and normal. But behind the scenes, police say criminal groups are using shops, karaoke bars, a...

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing for a bold shift in the country's foreign policy. He announced that Canada can no longer rely solely on its strong economic ties to the United States.   In a recent address, Carney highlighted that the once-powerful bonds have now become a liability due to growing trade tensions with the United States, particularly under President Donald Trump. Carney said the only path forward is for Ca...

Russia is shifting its focus east. For decades, Moscow’s economic and political ties were centered on Europe. Now, it is building deeper connections across Asia, especially with China.   This shift is not just about diplomacy. It reflects a broader strategy to secure trade, energy markets, and influence in a region that is driving global growth. As Asia becomes more central to the world economy, Russia’s position there will sha...

In the eastern Mediterranean, defense deals often mean more than just security. New agreements between Greece, Israel, and Cyprus are being seen by Turkey as part of a bigger regional shift. This is happening in a region already full of tensions, including military buildups, sea disputes, and long-standing rivalries.   For Turkey, this concern is shaped by its long and difficult history with Greece. The two countries have faced wars, dispu...

Donald Trump’s threats against Iran have pushed a long-brewing clash with the Vatican into the open, drawing one of the strongest rebukes yet from Pope Leo XIV, who has emerged as an unusually direct critic of the US president’s war rhetoric, moral framing, and use of religious language.   Trump’s Threat to Eradicate Iran The rift became unmistakable after Trump issued a sweeping threat to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz,...