The Ledger

Sharp, direct and opinionated. One argument, one verdict, every time — on the world's most consequential developments in diplomacy, geopolitics and international affairs. Not a news summary. Not a survey of perspectives. A position, taken clearly and defended honestly. If something significant happened, there is a view on it here. Read it before you form your own.

Spain Shows Spine

Donald Trump called Spain 'terrible'. He threatened to cut off all trade. He told the world the United States could 'just fly in and use it; nobody

By Sunny Peter

/ 2 Apr 2026

Weaponising the Law: When Discrimination Becomes Statute

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's national security minister, walked into the country's parliament, the Knesset, on Monday wearing a small metal noose on his lapel. It was a

By Sunny Peter

/ 1 Apr 2026

Weaponising the Law: When Discrimination Becomes Statute

When the Tyrant Has a Point

"Today's reality clearly demonstrates the legitimacy of our nation's strategic choice and decision to reject the enemies' sweet talk and permanently secure our nuclear

By Sunny Peter

/ 31 Mar 2026

The Indispensable Bad Actor

Pakistan, not long ago, was a bad actor. Not anymore. Today it is indispensable. On Sunday morning, Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar hosted his counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi

By Sunny Peter

/ 30 Mar 2026