The destruction of a US Air Force AWACS radar aircraft following an Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia risks severely affecting Washington’s ability to detect and manage threats…
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“We need a white, heterosexual, Christian man”: Democrats search for a winning formula for 2028
A sensitive debate is taking place within the Democratic Party in the United States: what is the profile of the candidate capable of regaining the White House in 2028. Behind…
The political machinery of Viktor Orban is faltering. His total bet on Putin has weakened him significantly, losing his position as the favorite in the elections
The outcome of the Hungarian parliamentary elections will have a major impact on all of Europe. Viktor Orban will attempt to secure a sixth term as prime minister, the fifth…
One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump
With the rise in global energy prices and a decrease in his popularity, Donald Trump faces tough choices after a month of war against Iran: either he concludes a potentially…
Is The End of NATO Near?
In July 2018, the new and shiny NATO headquarters in Brussels was ready to host its first summit. Dignitaries from around the world gathered in the arched buildings designed to…
Through a cryptic message, the Russians convey to Mircea Geoană from Luxembourg that they have not forgotten him
After being in the shadow for a long time, Mircea Geoană, a presidential candidate in 2024, was brought to light by an article published by Luxembourg Herald, a dubious online…
Putin wants to take advantage of Trump's distraction in Europe. Russia details on TV the invasion of a NATO country
Against this tense background, within two days, three member states of the North Atlantic Alliance were visited by Russian drones. Violations of airspace by Kremlin military forces are becoming increasingly…
Why did Trump fail to see the negative effects of the attack on Iran?
Regarding the vision of war, there is a great similarity between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Both erroneously believe that a political regime can be removed through military force. Both…
Iran is already ramping up its next war. Guess who the ‘enemy’ is
Bombs continue to fall, and the future of the Islamic Republic is uncertain. One thing is already clear: the Iranian regime is preparing for the next war – against its…
Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
The de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reportedly pressured President Donald Trump to continue the war against Iran. He argued that the American-Israeli military operation…
Grindeanu seeks a vote of confidence after a failed strategy
After weeks of tension during which a delayed budget destabilized already by the military conflict in the Persian Gulf, the main parties in the coalition felt the need for political…
All the options that Trump has on the table for an invasion in Iran. Including the nuclear one
Several scenarios have emerged surrounding a potential American ground operation in Iran, ranging from the relatively limited capture of the strategically located Kharg Island to more ambitious efforts to deploy…
Romania is making a risky bet on the USA, which can however be a winner
Shortly after the Romanian Parliament voted to support American military forces in the conflict in Iran, the President and the Ministry of Defense announced that we could send military personnel…
Romania would not have become safer if it had refused to collaborate with the USA, on the contrary - Video interview
Cristian Diaconescu came into the public spotlight in February 2025 when, from the position of advisor to President Ilie Bolojan, he stated that Romania is going through a dramatic moment.…
Exclusive Cancellation of elections. Defense institutions have underestimated manipulation through social networks
Cristian Diaconescu described for the first time publicly how he managed the period following the resignation of President Klaus Iohannis and the political crisis generated by the cancellation of the…
Iran’s willingness to escalate this high-stakes war is its greatest weapon
The first six days of the war in Iran cost the US $12.7 billion (£9.5 billion), but now the Pentagon is seeking military funding of up to $200 billion. Oil…
The adventure of PSD alongside AUR was short and humiliating. Sorin Grindeanu lost in the coalition, but won in the party
On the day Parliament approved President Nicușor Dan’s proposal, supported by CSAT, to support the US in the conflict in Iran, Darryl Nirenberg, the new American ambassador to Bucharest, visited…
EU paralyzed between two wars: leaders fail to act on Iran or help Ukraine
The European Union has proven unable to make major decisions at a critical moment, even though two wars – in Ukraine and the Middle East – are unfolding at its…
The war straining US-Israel ties: how the Trump administration could further damage Israel’s image
The war launched by the US and Israel against Iran comes at a delicate moment for the relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv and risks further damaging Israel’s image in…
Who wins if the Iran war ends now: Netanyahu comes out stronger, Trump left without a clear exit
If the US and Israel’s war against Iran were to stop at this moment, the political balance is already taking shape: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerges strengthened, while American…