Foreign Affairs

Turkey November 8

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Turkish leaders brawl at council meeting over the cost of Republic Day

A fight over the cost of Republic Day celebrations in Turkey's capital resulted in lawmakers getting physical with one another during a recent meeting.

Artificial Intelligence October 5

Expert warns UN's role in AI regulation could lead to safety overreach

Nations have pursued a number of options to better globally coordinate artificial intelligence safety initiatives, including several safety summits and the creation of safety institutes.

UNITED NATIONS September 30

European leaders weigh in on 'legitimate' issue of illegal immigration: 'Must be stopped'

The European Union allows for free movement between member states, making any immigration policy on national borders difficult to enforce while the continental border remains porous.

Donald Trump September 11

Trump touts European 'strongman' as close ally during presidential debate: Who is Viktor Orban?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has visited former President Trump twice this year to discuss foreign policy, including a meeting that occurred during a high-level NATO summit.

Afghanistan September 9

McCaul says he will hold Blinken in contempt after State Department shrugs off his demands for testimony

Foreign Affairs Chairman Rep. Mike McCaul said he still intends to haul in Antony Blinken on the Afghanistan withdrawal, and will hold him in contempt of Congress if he does not comply.

Afghanistan September 8

House GOP releases scathing report on Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan

House Foreign Affairs Chair Mike McCaul released a scathing report from his committee on the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal and highlighted areas of mismanagement.

Russia August 31

Vladimir Putin to make first ICC member state visit since arrest warrant issued for alleged child abduction

Only countries that signed the Rome Statute remain subject to the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction, limiting Putin's movements internationally.

FOREIGN POLICY August 24

Russia, China compete with US for Arctic Circle dominion that could shape international trade for decades

Whoever can lay claim to the Arctic Circle will be able to exercise major economic advantages in trade and shipping along with potential energy boons.

Iran August 18

Military experts suggest Iran may declare itself a nuclear power by year's end

The move to declare itself a nuclear power would provide Iran protection at certain levels but ultimately does not create invincibility from any attack or reprisals.

Ukraine August 15

Germany issues arrest warrant for Ukrainian suspect in connection to Nord Stream pipeline explosion: reports

German authorities warn that the reports of Ukrainian involvement and responsibility for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline explosions could be part of Russian disinformation.