Emboldened Iran silences critics as world looks elsewhere
In the shadow of the Israel-Gaza war Iran’s rulers are settling scores with internal critics. Women who refuse to wear…
Germany’s far-right AfD feels emboldened to push a more extreme agenda
After years of infighting, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has established itself as a radical force which wants to…
Xi ends landmark trip to Russia as China becomes more emboldened
Xi Jinping has concluded his visit to Moscow, and experts say the trip shows Russia is becoming increasingly dependent on…