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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US imposes Iran naval blockade criticises UK North Sea policy as peace talks fail
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Gabbard claims declassified files show 2019 Trump impeachment was a deep state coup
Declassified files claim IG Atkinson relied on ‘Russia hoax’ co-author in whistleblower complaint
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‘Door is not closed,’ global mediators rush for talks as Trump blockade takes effect
Mediators rush to revive ‘bazaar style’ talks as US Navy prepares to seal Iran ports
Trump warns gas prices could spike through midterms amid ‘Hormuz blockade’ turmoil
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Republicans urged Trump to 'defang' Iran with strikes, while Democrats warned that renewed hostilities would endanger US troops and the economy
'They'll never be there': Trump buries NATO with 'shameful' verdict after Iran war betrayal
Donald Trump described Europe's reluctance to join the Iran effort as proof the alliance cannot be relied upon during critical military decisions
'I want everything': Trump eyes 'Gulf of Trump' rename, issues total Iran surrender ultimatum
President Donald Trump threatened to 'down' Iran's water and power supply unless the regime conceded fully, while ordering a naval blockade
Trump orders Hormuz blockade after Iran talks fail over nuclear dispute
Trump orders ‘immediate’ Hormuz blockade says ships paying Iran tolls will be interdicted
Trump forces UK to scrap Chagos Islands transfer as Iran war demands overrule colonial handover
The UK halted the Chagos Islands transfer, saying the move reflected defense priorities and the need to maintain uninterrupted military operations
Gov Spanberger destroys Trump's 'lies' with $7B investment record, calls him out for 'scapegoating'
Governor Abigail Spanberger pointed to signed bills aimed at lowering housing, healthcare, and energy expenses for residents across the state
Vance faces Iran team in midnight talks as Hormuz ‘stalemate’ threatens peace
Islamabad talks intensify with ‘serious disagreement’ as Vance pushes US demands