West African Nations Leave ICC

West African Nations Leave ICC

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have declared their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. This move marks a bold step by these three nations in West Africa’s Sahel region. All three operate under military rule. They call the ICC a tool of neocolonial...
Singapore-Egypt Strategic Partnership

Singapore-Egypt Strategic Partnership

Beyond Traditional Diplomacy President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s state visit to Egypt in September 2025 marks a pivotal moment in Singapore’s foreign policy evolution, signaling a strategic pivot toward deeper engagement with the Middle East and North...
The New START Treaty: Nuclear Arms Control

The New START Treaty: Nuclear Arms Control

As the world approaches February 5, 2026, the international community faces a pivotal moment in nuclear arms control. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last remaining bilateral nuclear arms limitation agreement between the world’s two...
Uoharu Singapore: Izakaya Excellence

Uoharu Singapore: Izakaya Excellence

One year after its grand opening in Singapore’s lively Central Business District, Uoharu—known in Japanese as 魚治—stands out as a true gem of real Japanese izakaya life. This spot, straight from Tokyo’s streets, has taken root at IOI Central Boulevard...