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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Trump’s Instinct-Driven War Strategy Faces Unforeseen Challenges in Iran

** In a rapidly evolving conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump’s instinctual approach…

Graaff-Reinet Name Change Sparks Divisive Debate over Historical Legacy in South Africa

** The South African town of Graaff-Reinet is embroiled in controversy following…

Graaff-Reinet Name Change Sparks Divisions Amidst Legacy of Apartheid

The South African town of Graaff-Reinet is currently embroiled in a contentious…

South African Town Grapples with Controversial Name Change Amid Racial Divisions

** A South African community is embroiled in a heated debate over…

The Unfolding Crisis: Trump’s Intuitive Approach to Iran War Faces Stiff Resistance

** In the wake of intensified military actions initiated by the United…

Mourning in the Rain: Community Unites to Honour Fallen Journalists in Lebanon

** In a poignant display of solidarity, hundreds of mourners braved torrential…

Mourners Pay Tribute to Journalists Lost Amidst Conflict in Lebanon

** In a poignant display of solidarity, hundreds of mourners braved heavy…

Mourners Unite in Grief for Journalists Lost in Lebanon’s Conflict

In a poignant display of solidarity, hundreds of mourners braved the torrential…

Tensions Rise in Graaff-Reinet Over Controversial Name Change to Honour Anti-Apartheid Hero

The South African town of Graaff-Reinet is embroiled in a fierce debate…

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