Swati Sakshi Mishra
Swati is a political analyst, published academic author, and researcher who believes the personal is always political, and the local is always global. A journalism graduate who went on to study international relations, Swati connects the dots between Washington D.C. and the wider world, whose work is driven by a deep love for geopolitics and a critical eye for complex systems. Specializing in dissecting U.S. politics through the crucial—and often challenging—lenses of feminism, caste, and global power structures.
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Trump says US was ‘an hour away’ from striking Iran before Gulf leaders intervened
Trump says US military was ‘all set to go’ as he sets deadline for Iran nuclear surrender talks
Trump stuns JD Vance with 2028 succession remarks in Fortune interview
The president says selecting the wrong successor could trigger a total disaster
Trump abruptly halts planned Iran strike after midnight intervention by Gulf monarchs
Arab leaders urged the White House to stand down its forces, signaling that active backchannel diplomatic talks were underway
Hegseth takes aim at Massie in Kentucky as outside money floods 4th District primary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded voters oust the libertarian incumbent for abandoning the conservative movement during crucial Capitol votes
'Won't be anything left': Iran rushes 14-point peace proposal to mediators after Trump ultimatum
State-linked Iranian media claimed Washington offered a counterproposal easing some oil sanctions during negotiations
NY judge tosses key backpack evidence against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder trial
Justice Gregory Carro ordered a sweeping suppression of digital devices, a passport, and ammo seized from Luigi Mangione during a fast-food arrest
Trump ditches $10B IRS lawsuit as White House eyes multibillion-dollar compensation fund
The president permanently shut down his Miami legal battle, clearing the way for a taxpayer-backed payout pool targeting January 6 defendants
'Bone up on the rules': Comey clashes with acting AG Blanche as seashell death threat case escalates
The case centered on an Instagram photo James Comey posted showing seashells spelling '86 47', a slang tied to removing a president
Graham declares Republican Party is ‘the party of Donald Trump’ following Cassidy collapse
South Carolina senator issues ultimatum to Republicans opposing Trump’s legislative agenda
Trump admin weighs pre-emptive military action over Cuba drone buildup after Venezuela regime ouster
'They're part of the Putin meat grinder. They're learning about Iranian tactics', a senior official said about Cuban mercenary soldiers
'He has come after us one by one': Former ally MTG exposes shadow war over unreleased Epstein files
Ex-Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed a push to suppress investigative records, saying only 4 House Republicans forced a public vote
Trump declares total war on 'worst congressman' Thomas Massie before $30M Kentucky primary
Trump demands voters reject libertarian incumbent, calling him a 'true negative force'
China offers US farmers a way back into its market after the Beijing summit
Beijing agreed to cut import levies and extend approvals for US meat facilities after a 65% drop in bilateral farm trade
Gavin Newsom's 'free diapers' scheme hit with cronyism firestorm over secret contract carve-out
State budget leaders demanded an immediate probe into the Baby2Baby contract, citing ties to First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom's organization
Trump explodes at Kathy Hochul over NYC rail strike: 'Call me and I’ll get it done'
Trump blasted the New York governor for tying his administration to the sudden Long Island Rail Road walkout that has paralyzed North American transit
Trump admin unveils $1.7B ‘Truth and Justice’ fund for alleged Biden-era
DOJ finalizing $1.776B payout plan tied to Trump tax leaks and federal raids
Iran hints US-linked ships could be blocked from Strait of Hormuz in chilling new warning
Tehran unveils new Strait of Hormuz transit rules
Thomas Massie links AIPAC donors to 'Epstein class' in explosive Capitol remarks
Representative Thomas Massie accused the pro-Israel lobby of benefiting defense firms and pressuring Epstein-linked donors
Taiwan issues defiant response to Trump’s arms sale freeze following high-stakes talks with Xi
Taipei cited the Taiwan Relations Act to push for a stalled $14 billion arms deal after Trump questioned the need for a war '9,500 miles away'
Trump explores global denuclearization with Xi and warns Iran bombing could restart
On Air Force One, President Trump confirmed high-level arms control talks with China and Russia while dismissing Iran's latest peace overture