Tag: China
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Will geopolitical tensions escalate further under Trump in the coming years? – opinion
Will global powers unite to end the Russia-Ukraine war, curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and support Israel in its regional conflicts? By DAVID BEN-BASAT MARCH 15, 2025 00:24 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House last month. While past US presidents have prioritized Israel’s safety, Trump has positioned himself as…
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Schumer Says Enough Democrats Will Vote Today to Avert Government Shutdown
Schumer says he’ll vote to advance the G.O.P. spending bill, arguing that a shutdown would further empower Trump. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, broke with his party on Thursday and lined up enough Democrats to advance a Republican-written bill to keep federal funding flowing past a midnight Friday deadline, arguing that…
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Is China Ready for Global Leadership?
Predicting China’s stance on any major global issue starts with a simple question: What is the United States’ position? More often than not, China’s approach will be shaped in reaction to US interests. For decades, China has worked to erode US influence in the international system—and thanks to US President Donald Trump, it is closer…
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Is China Ready for Global Leadership?
Predicting China’s stance on any major global issue starts with a simple question: What is the United States’ position? More often than not, China’s approach will be shaped in reaction to US interests. For decades, China has worked to erode US influence in the international system—and thanks to US President Donald Trump, it is closer…
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Trade key in Russo-Iranian partnership
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Russia and Iran’s new 20-year treaty strengthens economic ties but lacks formal military obligations, reflecting shifting regional priorities. On January 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow to conclude a Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It is the first bilateral treaty between the two countries since 2001. Given the…
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Unpacking the Drivers of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy
Saudi Arabia is currently pursuing a dynamic foreign policy driven by economic diversification, regional stability, and global multi-alignment. As global power dynamics shift, Riyadh is attempting to leverage its economic strength, diplomatic influence, and geopolitical positioning to secure its interests while navigating complex international relations. In this context, the five key drivers shaping the Kingdom’s…
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Pakistan Train Hijack: How ‘instant public and media attention’ to Baloch Liberation Army can now ‘weaken their support base’
Synopsis Pakistani security forces confronted Baloch Liberation Army militants who hijacked a passenger train in Balochistan. The militants took hundreds of passengers hostage, leading to a standoff. Initial clashes resulted in several casualties. The BLA seeks an independent Baloch state. Economic factors and regional tensions are contributing to the unrest in Balochistan. AP In what…
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Hundreds held on hijacked train in Pakistan as Balochistan Liberation Army terrorists battle troops
March 12, 2025 / 8:15 AM EDT / CBS/AP Quetta, Pakistan — Pakistani security forces were battling hundreds of separatist militants holding roughly 300 hostages Wednesday on a train they hijacked in the country’s remote southwest, officials said. At least 30 of the militants had been killed, security officials said, while about 190 of the roughly…
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What’s behind the surge in attacks and train hijacking in Pakistan’s restive southwest?
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s neglected southwestern province of Balochistan has been the scene of a yearslong insurgency, with a dramatic uptick in attacks in recent years underscoring the struggles the government in Islamabad faces in dealing with myriad security threats. However, the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday was the first time the outlawed Baluch…
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Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train
QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said. Security forces were being cautious as officials said the hostages were surrounded by militants wearing vests loaded with explosives. Government spokesman Shahid…
