The Raid That Stunned an Ally Nearly 500 armed officers stormed Hyundai Motor Group’s EV battery plant construction site in Georgia, detaining 475 workers—most of them South Korean nationals. Workers described the raid as chaotic, with some hiding in ducts and others fleeing into a sewage pond before being caught. The incident immediately froze construction…
A Long-Delayed Agreement Finally Signed India and the United Kingdom signed their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24, 2025. The pact lowers tariffs on whisky, gin, and automobiles, while leaving politically sensitive areas like agriculture and legal services largely untouched. For both sides, the deal is as much about navigating domestic politics…
The New Frontier of AI in Geopolitics The U.S. government is increasingly concerned about how China is leveraging artificial intelligence to monitor and manipulate public opinion, effectively creating a new weapon for information warfare. According to current and former U.S. officials and documents reviewed by researchers, Chinese companies with expertise in AI are being used…
Billionaire Elon Musk has reignited his calls to launch a new political party, dubbed the “America Party,” amidst a public feud with President Donald Trump over the recently signed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” While Musk’s immense wealth and influence make him a unique contender, establishing a successful third political party in the United States…
The U.S. Supreme Court, an institution designed to stand above partisan politics, has seen a dramatic shift in its news media coverage, particularly since 2016. While the Court has always weighed in on highly controversial issues, recent research indicates a stark increase in the political framing of its decisions and appointments. This change, largely driven…
Fundraiser Raises Millions for DNC and Local Races Former President Barack Obama made a significant return to the political stage during a private Democratic fundraiser held in Red Bank, New Jersey. Hosted by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy, the high-level dinner event attracted both in-person attendees and online supporters. According…
Surprise Reversal from Democrats A surprising twist has emerged in the Senate as nine pro-crypto Democrats have announced their opposition to the GOP-backed stablecoin bill. The reversal comes just days before the Senate is set to begin deliberating on the legislation, which is designed to create the first-ever regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United…
As Canada prepares for the 2025 federal election, the proliferation of phony political advertisements on social media platforms is at an unprecedented scale. Aengus Bridgman, Executive Director of Media Ecosystem Observatory, mentions in an interview with The Guardian that over half of Canadians access Facebook not only for social networking but also to obtain their…
While heralded for their high living standards, solid politics, and favorable economy, Australia seems to have underlying cracks that require its next governing body to deal with. The Australia BGI Report on Governance Performance released recently suggests that the country is suffering from rising political division, increased polarization, greater inequality, and a reliance on destructive…
With robust consumer involvement and participation from crypto whales, South Korea’s sector was booming. However, the year 2025 brought a politically heavy gale with it. Politically, the nation was already suffering from the economic and diplomatic consequences of former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment in December 2024, which opened a new floodgate towards more stringent…
