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.
Latest From Swati Sakshi Mishra
Trump says ‘no money will be exchanged’ as final Iran-Hormuz deal terms emerge
The President sets Gulf armistice terms, demands nuclear destruction and free trade
Iranian official taunts Trump over Tehran's Hormuz grip: 'They come, get beaten, and return'
Ebrahim Rezaei said cargo lines were coordinating with IRGC coastal monitors to secure safe passage through the Persian Gulf
Iran negotiator says Tehran wins concessions ‘through missiles,’ says peace deal must prepare for next war
Iran's speaker challenges US leverage before the projected two-month armistice deal
Rubio calls Cuba a 'national security threat' as Trump administration eyes action near US shores
The Trump administration is juggling two major foreign policy crises involving regional pressure campaigns and delicate diplomacy
Trump pressures Iran with no-sanctions ultimatum, warns US could ‘finish the job’
Trump tightens nuclear demands, dismisses political fallout during tense Cabinet meeting
White House explodes at Iran over 'fake' peace draft claiming US troop pullback
Olivia Wales said negotiations were progressing smoothly, but the president's national security conditions remained absolute
Bill Maher blasts Trump’s Iran war strategy, says White House ‘blew’ chance to topple regime
Media figure criticizes security planners for delaying response to civilian uprisings
Leaked ‘Islamabad Framework’ reveals Iran’s $20B demand and Hormuz control push
Tehran releases a provocative 14-point draft treaty demanding massive financial assets
Trump White House pushes sweeping anti-leak NDAs targeting federal workers’ media contacts
OPM introduces a universal NDA template to standardize confidentiality rules across the civil service
Trump advisor says oil prices will ‘collapse’ with Strait of Hormuz reopening
White House links Persian Gulf truce to immediate US fuel relief in data surge plan
‘Simpsons prophet’ behind Trump prediction launches shock 2028 White House bid
Simpsons writer behind 2000 Trump prophecy shifts from Hollywood satire to 2028 campaign
Markwayne Mullin attacks Dems over Memorial Day ICE protest, calls claims about facility 'garbage'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin denied claims of poor conditions, saying no hunger strike or mistreatment occurred at the facility
Tehran executes alleged Israeli spy and warns Washington over American airstrikes
Tehran signaled a major escalation by executing an alleged operative called Gholamreza Khani Shakarab and threatening full retaliation for US actions
'Our nation emerges humiliated': Democrat accuses Trump of ending Iran war on Tehran's terms
'If this deal with Iran is real, I will welcome it because every day this insane war goes on, America gets weaker', Chris Murphy wrote
Trump honors 13 fallen troops, vows Iran ‘will never have a nuclear weapon’ in Memorial Day speech
Trump honors fallen troops at Arlington, ties sacrifice to national security and Iran stance
Massie files for 2028 run after MAGA showdown and party tensions
Independent lawmaker continues fundraising after primary loss to Trump-backed challenger
Graham calls Trump’s Abraham Accords expansion ‘most significant Middle East shift in years’
Senior senator pushes bill linking Tehran armistice to broader regional alignment strategy
'Who's that': Ilhan Omar shrugs off GOP bid to ban foreign-born lawmakers from Congress
'If you hold power in the American government, you should be a natural-born American citizen', Nancy Mace stated
'Rome's illusion of dominance': Iran taunts White House as ceasefire talks advance
A senior US official said that the terms do not restrict Iran's missiles or halt enrichment, only requiring disposal of existing stockpiles
'Are you still there': Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran war talks in surprise move
President Donald Trump reportedly triggered stunned silence among Islamic leaders by tying a regional ceasefire to recognizing Israel