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.

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist backed by AOC, is shaking up New York’s mayoral race—challenging party orthodoxy, calling for rent freezes, taxing the wealthy, and rethinking U.S. policy on Israel. His bold platform has drawn fierce opposition from political elites and billionaires alike, yet energized a new generation of voters. If elected, Mamdani could redefine the future of American urban politics.

Meloni & Trump unite to reshape right-wing politics, blending nationalism and populism to counter progressive movements. Implications for EU-US relations and global conservatism?

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.

Trump and Erdoğan reshape the Middle East through Syria, testing their alliance and redefining regional power dynamics.

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

As Trump threatens military action, Iran nears nuclear threshold. Will strikes come first—or will Tehran succeed in building the bomb?

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