Western Powers: Financing Destruction While Policing Truth in Gaza
The current Gaza crisis highlights the contradictions in Western foreign policy, where countries advocating for human rights and international law simultaneously support military actions and ignore casualty statistics, showcasing a consistent pattern of deliberate hypocrisy that transcends the region.
Israel’s 2026 Election Faces Unprecedented Digital Security Threats
As Israel nears its 2026 legislative elections, it faces significant threats to electoral integrity, including advanced foreign interference, domestic disinformation campaigns, and unaddressed institutional vulnerabilities.
Gaza Needs an International Peacekeeping Force Now
Gaza Needs an International Peacekeeping Force Now
A multinational peacekeeping force will be severely tested by the current conditions in Gaza.
AI is not Africa’s savior: Avoiding technosolutionism in digital development
The inaugural Global AI Summit in Africa, hosted by Rwanda, produced the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence, uniting most African Union members around shared AI goals. Despite this milestone, geopolitical tensions, regional divides, and overhyped “techno-solutionist” visions threaten realistic progress. Experts stress the need for locally driven, infrastructure-focused, and context-appropriate AI development aligned with African priorities rather than external commercial interests.
Taiwan’s recall vote: Implications for Taiwan, China, and the United States
Taiwan’s recent recall vote against opposition KMT lawmakers failed, allowing all targeted legislators to keep their seats and signaling public rejection of accusations they were acting on Beijing’s behalf. The result preserves Taiwan’s divided government, a scenario Beijing prefers as it reduces the risk of moves toward independence. Washington stayed silent, but the outcome could either stall Taiwan’s defense initiatives or shift politics toward a calmer, future-oriented debate. How Beijing interprets the result—and how President Trump responds—will shape cross-Strait dynamics in the years ahead.
Trump’s Economic Lie of the Week: Japan Trade Deal
Trump falsely claimed Japan handed him control of a $550 billion fund, with the U.S. keeping 90% of profits a ridiculous lie, as Japan would never pay such a sum to avoid minor trade disruptions. Plus, Trump’s promises are worthless, as he could break any deal at will, making the entire claim absurd.
Cartoons about politics, economy, war.
source: Chappatte
Immigration Policy The Week in Cartoons July 21-25
source: U.S. News
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
source: POLITICO
Democrats Repeat Their Despicable History of Encouraging Defiance of Federal Laws
Massachusetts Democrat James Hawkins proposed a bill forcing unmasked federal agents to face public hostility, ignoring rising violence against ICE. Critics argue this defies constitutional supremacy and endangers law enforcement.
Deterrence Runs on Rare Earths
The future of deterrence won’t be decided by tanks or troops alone—but by tiny, rare earth elements that power AI, drones, and defense systems. The United States’ strategic edge depends on securing what’s buried beneath the surface.
Another DRC Peace Deal
Adding M23 to the talks is a positive step, but the agreement’s test will be whether it can change circumstances on the ground.