Transnational Bodies

Pro-Democracy Activists Face Charges in Hong Kong for Tiananmen Square Massacre Remembrance

September 17, 2020

Two dozen pro-democracy activists face charges in Hong Kong for organizing a remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, which, under China's new national security law, punishes anything China sees as subversion, secession, terrorism or collusion with foreign forces and can lead life in prison.
WTO Steps into Trade War Between China and U.S.

September 16, 2020

A three-member World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has determined that, by implementing multi-billion dollar tariffs, the United States breached global trading rules, an action which U.S. President Donald Trump strongly criticized.
Trump Administration Facilitates Serbia-Kosovo Commitment to Economic Normalization

September 08, 2020

President Trump welcomed President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia and Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti of Kosovo to the White House where the two leaders took a step toward a long-term resolution of their historic conflict by signing a brokered commitment to achieve economic normalization between the people and governments of Serbia and Kosovo.
The Hill: Pompeo Announces New Restrictions on Chinese Diplomats in U.S.

September 07, 2020

As the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Beijing, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the movements of Chinese diplomats in the U.S. will be limited, requiring State Department approval to visit American university campuses and meet with local government officials, as well as attend cultural events for more than 50 attendees happening outside the Chinese embassy or consular posts.
Politico: Russian Aggression will not Deter German Cooperation

September 02, 2020

Angela Merkle, while speaking to the press corps, declared that she believes it is important for Germany to maintain open dialogue with Russian President Putin despite the recent poisoning of his opposition, Alexis Nalvany, who is currently in a coma at a German Hospital, citing that economic cooperation is particularly important for the two countries with the near completion of the Baltic gas pipeline, Nord Stream 2.
New Opposition Leader Takes the Reins In Russia after Nalvany Poisoning

September 01, 2020

Following the almost fatal poisoning of long-time Russian opposition leader Alexei Nalvany, another well-known activist, Lyubov Sobol, has assumed the opposition leadership role.
Belarus Opposition Leaders Arrested Over Alleged Organization of Election Protests

August 26, 2020

In an effort to quell protests relating to the election of President Lukashenko, which Western governments believe involved gross irregularities, Belarus authorities have arrested two opposition party leaders who the authorities claim are organizing massive protests throughout the country.
The Hill: German Hospital Officials Confirm Poisoning of Russian Opposition Leader Navalny

August 26, 2020

Authorities from the German hospital to which Alexei Navalny, an anti-corruption activist and outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was sent for treatment last week have confirmed he was poisoned.
After Hagia Sophia, Erdogan Continues the Islamization of Turkey and Turns Another Church into a Mosque

August 24, 2020

Just weeks after President Erdogan turned Hagia Sophia into a Mosque, the Turkish leader continues his quest for the Islamization of his country, turning The Holy Savior in Chora, a Byzantine church decorated with 14th-century frescoes of the Last Judgement, into a mosque.
CATO: POLL: 62% of Americans Fear Sharing Their Political Views

August 19, 2020

A recent survey conducted by from the Washington, D.C.-based CATO Institute reveals the fear of a significant percentage of Americans that expressing their political opinions will negatively impact their employment opportunities and social life.