Tag: Council on Foreign Relations

Netanyahu’s Political Battle: War, Corruption and International Law

Mian Iftikhar Ahmad
Netanyahu’s Political Future and International Law

Netanyahu’s Final Political Battle: Power, War, Corruption, and Israel’s Future in the Grip of International Law Mian Iftikhar Ahmed Benjamin Netanyahu’s political struggle is no longer merely a battle to save a prime minister’s seat. It has become a defining test of Israel’s democratic system, judicial independence, military strategy, the supremacy of international law, American foreign policy, and the future of the Middle East. Its consequences will be felt far beyond Israel’s borders. The Israeli parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27, 2026, are of extraordinary significance in this crisis because…

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Trump and Xi Move Towards Business-First Relationship After Beijing Summit

Kainat R
Trump Xi business-first relationship handshake Beijing summit 2026

The Trump Xi business-first relationship is taking shape after a two-day summit in Beijing that put economic cooperation front and centre while quietly setting aside some of the most combustible issues between the world’s two largest economies. Both leaders left the Chinese capital projecting warmth, signing off on a shared framework, and signalling that 2026 could mark a turning point in a relationship that spent most of 2025 on the edge of collapse. Early signs point to the United States and China moving towards a relationship focused on pragmatic areas…

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