Royal Artillery Criticized for Hiding Looted Asante Artefact
The Royal Artillery faces backlash for concealing a golden ram's head looted from Ghana in 1874, sparking debates over cultural heritage.
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Elena Vasquez
International Relations Correspondent
Elena Vasquez is an international relations correspondent specializing in transatlantic affairs, NATO operations, and European Union policy. With a background in political science from Sciences Po Paris, she brings deep expertise to her coverage of diplomatic developments and multilateral institutions.
Articles by Elena Vasquez (398)
UK's Peter Mandelson Released on Bail Amid Epstein Ties Controversy
Peter Mandelson, ex-UK ambassador to the US, released on bail post-arrest over ties with Jeffrey Epstein, stirring diplomatic and political controversies.
Tammy Shipley's Death Raises Urgent Questions on Custodial Care
Tammy Shipley's in-custody death underlines systemic failings in care for detainees, urging urgent reform for Indigenous Prisoners' rights and welfare.
Controversial Tax Hikes in Lebanon Stir Public Unrest
Lebanon's increase in petrol and sales taxes prompts public outrage, deepening economic woes and sparking broader geopolitical concerns.
Mass Protests Erupt in Germany Against Right-Wing AfD Events
Thousands demonstrate in Dortmund and Düsseldorf against Björn Höcke's participation in AfD events, highlighting fierce opposition within Germany.
ICC's Historic Trial of Duterte: War on Drugs Under Scrutiny
The ICC examines Duterte's drug war, probing charges of crimes against humanity and its implications for international justice.
Bulgarian Turks' Struggle: Unveiling Unresolved History
The Turkish community in Bulgaria faces an unresolved past of ethnic cleansing, highlighting ongoing issues of justice and reconciliation.
Tragic Plight of Syria's Alawite Women: Kidnappings and Assaults
Heart-wrenching stories emerge as Syria's Alawite women report targeted kidnappings and assaults, shedding light on sectarian strife.
Inside the Reign of 'El Mencho': Mexico's Cartel Kingpin
El Mencho orchestrated the rise of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, cementing a fearsome legacy in Mexico's narcotics scene.
Weekly Geopolitical Intelligence Briefing: February 16 - February 22, 2026
Rising tensions in Iran and Nigeria, political unrest in France, and domestic challenges in the US highlight a turbulent week in global affairs.
$600 Drones Challenge Colombia's Military Supremacy and Strategy
Commercial drones, easily modified by guerrilla groups, have outmaneuvered Colombia's billion-dollar army, highlighting a critical security gap.
Netanyahu's Strategic Shift: Building Alliances Amid Regional Tensions
Israeli PM Netanyahu aims to counter 'radical axes' by forming new regional alliances against Shia and Sunni threats.