A deep dive into the evolution of US sanctions against Syria, the Caesar Act's critical role in that evolution and how these sanctions place a ceiling on Arab normalisation with Damascus.

Robert Ford, the US ambassador to Syria under Obama, gives a behind-the-scenes account of the run-up and aftermath of the former US president's infamous red line over chemical weapons attacks in Syria

As the self-imposed borrowing limit saga looms again, Washington is poised for political brinkmanship with global reach. The question is simple: how long can it borrow, run up debt and print dollars?

The world will be closely watching the raising of the US federal debt ceiling next month, and consequently, its impact on US economic indicators, while the country is fighting inflation by…

As an American expatriate living abroad, I cannot fathom moving back to the US where sending your kid to school has become a deadly gamble

Mass shootings and seemingly uncontrollable gun violence are chipping away at the global public's positive perception of the US

US officials insist rescinding the law will not affect US counter-terrorism support in Iraq  

20 years after the US invasion of Iraq, the Washington veteran says by removing Saddam from power, the threat of Iraqi WMD was eliminated in perpetuity

The Chinese spy balloon incident, as well as Beijing's cosy relationship with Moscow, have soured already tense relations

Africa's growing importance is enhanced by the fact that it is situated along major sea lines of communication and trade