U.S.-Japan-South Korea Military Pact Faces Backlash Amid Rising Regional Risks
For decades, the U.S.-dependent protectorate states of Japan and South Korea, although politically and ideologically close, were not connected by any official military or...
No Strikes on Moscow: Trump Sets Limits While Keeping Perceived Pressure on Russia
Donald Trump has categorically rejected any intention to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles, which would enable Kyiv to launch attacks that would reach deep...
Ultimatums and History: Why Trump Cannot Impose His Demands on Moscow
From a non-Western and non-Russian perspective, President Donald Trump's recent 50-day ultimatum to Russia—which necessitates a ceasefire in Ukraine or severe economic and military...
Reagan Saved the Dollar. Can Trump Avoid a Currency Crash?
Many people believe that Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, is an unpredictable and eccentric politician. The U.S. dollar is the...
Europe Watches Macron’s Decline as Centrist Politics Lose Ground
Emmanuel Macron, a centrist, pro-European reformer with a technocratic polish and a vision to bridge the country's deep divides, embodied optimism for a rejuvenated...