Trump, once the anti-regime-change candidate, is now boasting of coups in Venezuela and threatening Cuba, Mexico, and Iran.
Browsing: Geopolitics
Saudi-UAE rivalry has turned violent in Yemen; Riyadh prioritizes stability, Abu Dhabi prioritizes anti-Islamism, even at the cost of chaos.
The genocide in Gaza has not ended; Israel plans long-term territorial annexation and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank.
Israel’s Eurovision inclusion exposes Europe’s hypocrisy: Russia was banned for war; Israel is celebrated for genocide.
Trump’s dystopian Gaza plan strips Palestinians of agency; Europe must counter with a principled, Palestinian-owned alternative for reconstruction.
Indonesia’s U.S. trade deal includes a sanctions clause that could strain its independent foreign policy and Middle East partnerships.
Lebanon’s interest lies in disengaging from Gaza and prioritizing its own sovereignty and reconstruction over illusions of strength.
China opened Kuwait’s first ammunition factory, producing NATO-standard rounds, deepening military ties while Kuwait remains a key U.S. ally.
The 2026 U.S. defense budget signals a shift from military presence to industrial production, driven by competition with China.
Iran faces a decisive turning point: internal collapse converges with external pressure, and its great power allies have proved hollow.