World Politics

Venezuela’s trajectory shifted abruptly in the early hours of January 3, when the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro — who had long been the Chavista regime’s great survivor — was captured by US forces. Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores, was brought in front of a federal court in Manhattan, where he pleaded not guilty… Continue reading Beyond the Fog of War: Venezuela’s Democracy is at Stake
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The US midterms will be a test for Trump in 2026, while Bangladesh could see it’s first fair election in 15 years More

Moldova is relevant to any Ukraine–Russia peace deal, which can only be achieved through enforceable security guarantees for both countries. A small but strategically important country, Moldova is decisively pro-Europe, with its voters defeating pro-Russian parties in the most recent election.  Moldova does not border Russia. Nonetheless, Moldovans feel threatened by Russia. In February 2022,… Continue reading Moldova Needs Security Guarantees as Part of Any Ukraine–Russia Peace Deal
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Exclusive: Chen Pokong, who fled to the United States in 1996, claims that X unilaterally shuttered his account based on disinformation circulated by Beijing More

Fair Observer’s Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh and Asanga Abeyagoonasekera, the Executive Director of the South Asia Project at the Millennium Project, discuss Myanmar’s elections, which have been held since December 28, 2025. They examine why the military junta is pressing ahead with a vote amid an intensifying civil war, widespread humanitarian collapse and the… Continue reading FO° Podcasts: Myanmar Votes During a Civil War: Why This Election Could Tear the Country Apart
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This is not merely about “Somaliland”. This is about Africa and the principle that Somalia’s borders cannot be altered without the consent of its people and institutions. Israel’s recognition of the self-declared “Republic of Somaliland” is a neocolonial exploitation project of a complex, deeply divided region in northwestern Somalia. It is a violation of Somalia’s… Continue reading Somalia Must Confront Israeli Neocolonial Exploitation of “Somaliland”
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Fair Observer’s Chief Strategy Officer Peter Isackson and former CIA analyst and whistleblower John Kiriakou discuss the relationship between intelligence services, the presidency and the media. The conversation revolves around a blunt question: Are intelligence agencies, as they function today, compatible with democratic governance? Drawing on personal experience and historical cases, Kiriakou argues that secrecy,… Continue reading FO° Talks: Does the CIA Control American Presidents and Media? John Kiriakou Explains
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When nations prepare for conflict, they frequently pretend to be preparing for peace. India’s 2025 Trishul military exercise, a large-scale tri-service simulation, is being portrayed as a routine operation. However, routine, like most things in the security world, may be understood differently by multiple perspectives. On the surface, Trishul represents military modernization and readiness. But… Continue reading India’s Trishul Drill Is A Symbolic Gesture of Regional Power
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