International Order Rattled by Clinton’s Stunning Election Loss
As traditional opponents of the United States have become emboldened by Clinton’s defeat, longstanding allies have begun to turn away.
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Russia Seeks Stronger Relations with India to Balance Pakistan
Russia has pledged an investment of $12.9 billion into India’s defense and energy program in exchange for access to Indian port facilities and a controlling stake in India’s Essar Oil company.
Read MoreRussia Casts Shadow on U.S. Election
According to Reuters, U.S. election officials have been warned Russia may attempt to discredit this year’s election by posting false reports of voter fraud. The U.S. government formally accused Russia of cyber-attacks against the Democratic Party in early October, and it is estimated that the voter registration databases of at least 20 states were targeted, although there is no evidence to suggest the attacks were successful.
Read MoreHuman Rights Watch Report Reveals Stifled Speech in Gulf States
The report also features the stories of prominent activists such as Nabeel Rajab and Zainab al-Khawaja from Bahrain, Waleed Abu al-Khair and Mohammed Fahad al-Qahtani from Saudi Arabia, and Ahmed Mansoor and Mohammed al-Roken from the United Arab Emirates
Read MoreElectoral Council Suspends Recall Referendum in Venezuela
On the 21st of October, the Venezuelan opposition’s aim of ousting their elected leader was further undermined by the electoral council, which suspended the campaign to hold a recall referendum against President Nicolas Maduro.
Read MoreAfrican Countries Move to Withdraw From ICC
Over the course of the past month, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has received notice that the three African nations, Burundi, South Africa, and The Gambia, have initiated the process of retracting their membership from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Read MoreAs Battle for Mosul Continues, US Looks to Raqqa
Less than three weeks after the battle to reclaim the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State group began, the United States and Syrian rebel forces have started an offensive in the city of Raqqa in hopes of combating the terrorist group there as well.
Read MoreFollowing Divisive Election and Alleged Coup Plots Montenegrin PM Steps Down, Citing Foreign Interference
Montenegro’s long serving Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic has stepped down as head of the nation’s government amidst claims of foreign interference in the country’s elections. Djukanovic’s announcement comes amid heightened tensions within the country following his Democratic Party of Socialists’ first place finish in the parliamentary election.
Read MoreNicaraguan President Wins Third Term With Wife as Vice President
Although he was heavily favored to win the vote, President Ortega and his allies have faced accusations of pervasive political manipulation in order to secure his position at the helm for the next five years.
Read MoreAttacks on Hindus Increase Across Bangladesh
Although many of the acts are considered minor, the Hindu communities in Bangladesh are increasingly unnerved.
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