Kishore Mahbubani’s “The Dream Palace of the West” confronts how Western countries are grappling with new geopolitical realities, from Russia and China’s rising influence to the war in Ukraine. His response to “The West’s Last Chance” focuses on diplomacy and examines the role of U.S. foreign policy in shaping tomorrow’s world order.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado made a striking gesture on Thursday by presenting her Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump. The high-stakes encounter could influence how the White House navigates Venezuela’s turbulent path forward.
Former President Donald Trump claims Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “isn’t ready” to endorse a U.S.-authored peace proposal. The proposed agreement aims to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but Trump suggests Kyiv remains hesitant to sign.
JD Vance has arrived in Israel, where fresh clashes have threatened the fragile prospects of a lasting peace. Hamas’s top negotiator, however, maintains a commitment to ending the war, fueling cautious optimism for a truce.
Russia’s latest caution to the United States highlights an escalating standoff over the notion of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Former President Donald Trump’s remarks on potentially sending these long-range weapons—and possibly speaking with Vladimir Putin—have drawn a stark warning from the Kremlin.
In a nod to President Trump’s iconic campaign apparel, the Israeli Knesset handed out red caps emblazoned with “TRUMP THE PEACE PRESIDENT” ahead of his address on the Israeli-Hamas peace plan. The hats highlight a moment of both diplomacy and nostalgia, linking Trump’s past campaign imagery with a message of cooperation.
Hamas’s endorsement of Donald Trump’s Gaza plan is capturing global attention, with many officials calling it a watershed moment. Observers suggest this could be a pivotal juncture in the region’s two-year conflict, as leaders deliberate possible new avenues for truce and reconciliation.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the United Nations that his country has no intention of attacking Europe but will retaliate strongly if provoked. While tensions rise with NATO, Lavrov also adopted a noticeably measured tone toward the United States.
Estonia has summoned a Russian diplomat after three Russian fighter jets entered its airspace without permission, describing the incursion as “brazen.” This 12-minute violation marks the fifth time Russia has tested Estonia’s borders this year, raising tensions in the region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky marked his nation’s Independence Day with a renewed appeal for peace, conducting diplomatic efforts from Kyiv. Amid global attention and a pledge to keep fighting, Zelensky acknowledged support from world figures and underscored his belief that Ukraine “will not lose” its struggle.