Olivia Santos, Foreign Affairs Correspondent

Olivia Santos covers international diplomacy, foreign policy, and global security issues. With a PhD in International Security from King's College London and fluency in Portuguese and Spanish, she brings academic rigor to her analysis of geopolitical developments. She previously worked at the International Crisis Group before transitioning to journalism.
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Israel Initiates Direct Talks with Lebanon Amid Ongoing Conflict and Calls for Ceasefire

** In a significant yet contentious development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Trump Critiques NATO’s Relevance Following Talks with Alliance Chief

In a recent meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Washington,…

Tensions Rise as Trump Critiques NATO in Wake of Meeting with Secretary General Rutte

** In the aftermath of a private discussion with NATO Secretary General…

Inside the Dilley Detention Centre: A Young Asylum Seeker’s Struggle for Freedom

** For Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of…

The Struggles of a Young Asylum Seeker in US Detention: A Harrowing Account from Dilley

** The plight of Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker from the Democratic…

US Government Pursues Controversial Deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García Amidst Legal Challenges

** In a significant development within the contentious sphere of immigration policy,…

Trump Critiques NATO Amid Tensions Over Iran Conflict

In a recent meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump…

Trump Critiques NATO Following Meeting with Alliance Secretary General

Donald Trump has reiterated his longstanding criticisms of NATO after a recent…

Trump Critiques NATO Amid Discussions with Alliance Secretary General

** Donald Trump has once again voiced his discontent with NATO, following…

US Government Pursues Deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia Amid Legal Turmoil

In a complex immigration case that highlights ongoing tensions within the US…

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