At the Right Place, at the Right Time — Ambassador to the UN, The Honourable David Lametti on Law, Dialogue, and Canada’s Role in a Changing World

ONEST Voices

The South Korea Lesson: How Democracy Holds — and What It Takes

In this ONEST Voices interview, Eungi Hong, a presiding judge at the Gwangju District Court in South Korea, reflects on democracy as a living process, the role of courts in moments of crisis, public trust, gender representation in the judiciary, and the country’s emerging approach to AI regulation.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

APRIL 10: Talks Ahead, Strait Still Closed, Ceasefire Tested

“If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive.” — JD Vance KEY DEVELOPMENTS A

By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read

Diplomatic Notes

Diplomatic Note – 193 Voices

By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read

Deep Dive

What Counts as a War Crime? Definition, Examples, Prosecution and Today’s Cases

War Crimes Explained: Definition, Prosecution and What It Means for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Venezuela and Iran.

By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read

APRIL 8: Ceasefire Announced, War Continues, Control Becomes the Objective

“We’re thinking of doing it as a joint venture… It’s a beautiful thing.” — Donald Trump on potential U.S.–Iran control over the Strait of Hormuz KEY DEVELOPMENTS A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced — but within hours, its limits, contradictions, and fragility

By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read

Explained

Hungary Election 2026: Orbán, JD Vance, and the Fight Over Sovereignty

ONEST Explained: how Viktor Orbán’s economic failures, Kremlin alignment, clashes with Brussels, and JD Vance’s April 2026 visit shape Hungary’s pivotal election.

By Olga Nesterova • 7 min read

Global Briefing

APRIL 6: Strait Deadline, War Expands, Humanity Breaks Distance Record

“If I had my choice, take the oil… I’d keep the oil. I would make plenty of money.” — Donald Trump KEY DEVELOPMENTS The war in the Middle East continued to expand over the weekend, both geographically and strategically, as strikes intensified across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Gulf — including

By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read