India faces mounting U.S. pressure under Donald Trump to abandon Russian oil and weapons, and instead align firmly with Washington. While Joe Biden sought to pull New Delhi closer to the West without forcing a break with Moscow, Trump offers F-35 jets and U.S. oil in exchange for cutting ties with Russia. The decision pits Modi’s strategic balancing act between great powers against Trump’s demand for clear allegiance.India faces mounting U.S. pressure under Donald Trump to ab

In August 2021, the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, leaving a power vacuum quickly filled by the Taliban. While the West turned away, Russia and China opted for diplomacy. This July, Moscow officially recognized the Taliban government, a former enemy once labeled terrorist. The move marks a major geopolitical shift, as Russia seeks influence in Central Asia and challenges Western dominance—betting on stability through cooperation, not war.

The war in Ukraine has reached a prolonged stalemate with no major offensives but continued heavy fighting. While Trump and Putin negotiate, both sides are trying to gain leverage. Russia pushes in the east, aiming for key territories like Pokrovsk and Sumy, while Ukraine counters with innovation and growing domestic arms production. With U.S. aid uncertain and Europe stepping up, both sides seek stronger positions ahead of a possible ceasefire.

At the NATO summit in The Hague, Donald Trump celebrated a major shift in Western defense policy: European nations committed to spending at least 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035. This marks a historic change in the transatlantic alliance, with the U.S. preparing to pivot toward the Pacific and China. Despite resistance from some members, Trump claimed victory, emphasizing shared burdens and redefining NATO's future.

Student protests unravel EU-Russia narratives. Who is Vučić’s geopolitical charade meant to deceive—Brussels or the Kremlin?

Russia and Iran ink a strategic pact, deepening ties as both navigate high-stakes negotiations with Washington and the West.

Ursula von der Leyen Declares the End of the Traditional West and Announces the EU's Active Role in Shaping the New World Order Amid Global Changes and Political Challenges

With NATO strained & EU defense weak, Turkey's army & geography offer Europe a security lifeline—if political hurdles are overcome.

Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine: 30-day energy grid truce. Zelenskyy excluded, Kyiv refuses concessions. War ongoing. #Ukraine #Trump #Putin

London summit unites Western leaders to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine, as Europe seeks unity and US support wavers.

Macron works to save Europe from strategic defeat in Ukraine while positioning France as a leading global power.

Putin seeks more than Ukrainian land from Trump: sanctions relief, economic gains, and Western division could be the real prize.

Ukraine faces uncertainty as the U.S. shifts policy, Europe hesitates, and Trump signals a deal with Russia. Zelensky’s position weakens.

Can Europe stand up to Trump? Dependency, divisions, and challenges loom as the continent faces a new era of U.S. pressure and uncertainty.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, ex-ISIS member, now rules Syria post-Assad. Global powers engage pragmatically, reshaping alliances and regional dynamics.

Will Aleksandar Vučić Hold On to Power?

The past year was defined by notable events, including Donald Trump's return to the White House—a development likely to play a key role...