In a moment that will be remembered as the day NATO died, the United States, under President Donald Trump, turned its back on Ukraine and its European allies, signaling the collapse of the Western alliance that had defined global security for decades. What began as a...
The Fall of the Western Alliance: How the U.S. Helped Create a New World Order”
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Migrants Deported to Panama Under Trump Plan Detained in Remote Jungle Camp
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Benelux Calls for a European Ban on Dirty Fuel Exports to West Africa
The Benelux countries—Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg—are urging the rest of Europe to ban the export of highly polluting fuels to other parts of the world. These fuels, which contain excessive levels of sulfur, benzene, and manganese, are far more toxic than...
Germany’s Next Chancellor: The Future of Europe at Stake
Germany’s upcoming federal election on February 23, 2025, will not only shape the country’s future but also have significant consequences for the European Union, security, and foreign policy. The four leading chancellor candidates—Friedrich Merz (CDU), Olaf Scholz...
Venezuela vs. Brazil: Two Different Paths in the Global Oil Market
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Europe’s Leaders Divided Over Strategy With Trump and Russia
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Super Bowl Halftime Show Highlights America’s Unresolved Cultural Tensions
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Javier Milei After One Year: Reformer or Disruptor of Argentina?
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Global Crackdown: Countries Intensify Mass Deportations of Illegal Migrants
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Trump, Europe, and BRICS: A Geopolitical Shift in the Making?
Geopolitical power dynamics are constantly shifting, and with the re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the question arises as to how Europe will position itself in a world where the U.S. takes a more isolationist stance. Trump has previously...
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While the world is busy speculating about who the next pope will be, perhaps the more important question is: what will he do once he’s elected? As the cardinals gather behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, it's not just about choosing a spiritual leader, but...
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