Alistair Sterling
Specializing in the shifting dynamics of global power structures and international treaties. Based in London, Alistair brings decades of diplomatic insight to the desk.
Their publications
Politics US Midterm Senate Debates: Key Takeaways and Implications The US midterm Senate debates highlight divisions within the Republican Party and feature intense personal attacks, impacting the upcoming elections.
Politics
The Jantar Mantar protest site faces an uncertain future in 2026
Jantar Mantar, a historic protest site in Delhi, faces potential closure as a designated protest area. The Delhi Police's recent decision to restrict protests follows a Supreme Court suggestion to identify alternative sites.
Culture
Pink diamond Grand Condé returns to display in France
The nine-carat Grand Condé pink diamond returns to the Château de Chantilly, nearly a century after its famous theft involving a hollowed-out apple.
Politics
Albania Protests: Violence Erupts in Tirana Over Corruption
Violent clashes between students and riot police have gripped Tirana for five days as anti-government protests escalate. Amid corruption allegations and high-level arrests, the movement is calling for a revolution and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Politics
Trump Russia sanctions waiver creates massive rift with Zelensky
Donald Trump's executive order suspending key Russian sanctions has ignited a political firestorm in Washington and intensified the diplomatic fracture between the Trump administration and Kyiv.
Culture
Presley Gerber death: Family mourns loss of 27-year-old
Supermodel Cindy Crawford is mourning the death of her 27-year-old son, Presley Gerber, who passed away at a California rehab facility. Authorities are investigating the death as a suspected overdose.
World
Ukraine situation October 2026: Current status and regional updates
A factual report on the status of the situation in Ukraine as of October 19, 2026, covering military, geopolitical, and humanitarian aspects.
