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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China’s Strategic Calculus Amidst Middle Eastern Turmoil

** As conflict rages in the Middle East, China finds itself navigating…

Iran in Turmoil: Leadership Vacuum Emerges Following Supreme Leader’s Assassination

The recent assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, alongside key…

Iran Faces Uncertainty Following Supreme Leader’s Death: A New Era on the Horizon?

A wave of violence has engulfed Iran, culminating in the assassination of…

Ukraine Peace Negotiations Face Uncertainty Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

In the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East, discussions aimed…

Legal Action Launched Against Eswatini Over Detention of US Deportees

** Three men who were deported from the United States to Eswatini…

China Navigates Uncertainty Amidst Iran Conflict: Implications for Its Global Ambitions

As tensions escalate in the Middle East following a renewed conflict involving…

Legal Challenge Launched Against Eswatini Over Deportee Detention

** In a significant legal move, three men deported from the United…

Ukraine Peace Negotiations Face Uncertainty Amid Iran Conflict

** Ukraine’s ongoing peace discussions are likely to be delayed due to…

Unrest in the Middle East Poses Strategic Challenges for China

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, China finds itself navigating a…

Deported Men Challenge Eswatini’s Detention Practices Over Human Rights Violations

Three men, recently deported by the United States, have initiated legal proceedings…

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