The political crisis in Romania and the prospect of early parliamentary elections bring George Simion back into the spotlight, whom Politico describes as the „MAGA champion of Romania.” In an…
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CNN analysis: Trump is caught in an Iran trap as each option grows more costly
Almost five months into the war with Iran, the Donald Trump administration is trying to combine military pressure with diplomatic efforts, but with no visible results so far. Although American…
Why is there chaos in the mind of the Romanian? A continuous struggle between the European and the nationalist within him
The first thought that came to my mind after reading the report „National Identity, European Identity, and the Challenge of Populism,” conducted under the auspices of the Cotroceni Palace by…
The supreme leader who disappeared: Who is really leading Iran?
Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, continues to remain elusive. He disappeared after his father and predecessor as Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was…
Tell me who you trust, and I'll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference
The level of trust that Romanians have in doctors, teachers, the press, vaccines, or even in products from stores can offer clues about their political preferences. The Poll/Int Barometer, coordinated…
New US escalation in Iran makes Trump’s endgame vacuum more urgent
The increase in the number of American soldiers killed and the escalation of the war with Iran bring back to the forefront a long-unanswered question: what is President Donald Trump’s…
What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump
Andy Burnham’s political success depends on his ability to steer the United Kingdom away from the wave of nationalist populism that brought Donald Trump to the forefront of global politics.…
NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe
NATO is ready to respond to any Russian aggression against an allied state and to inflict much greater losses on Moscow than any advantage it could gain. At the same…
Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin
The camp that supported Vladimir Putin’s war for years is starting to show increasingly clear signs of dissatisfaction. Russian soldiers, bloggers, and nationalists openly criticize the Kremlin, amid the lack…
Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?
A panel of judges from the Bucharest Court of Appeal decided on March 19 to acquit Marian Vanghele, the former mayor of Sector 5, for abuse of office and money…
What the documents declassified by Trump say - and don’t say - about alleged election fraud
American President Donald Trump claims that the declassified documents from his administration show that U.S. elections remain vulnerable to foreign interference, especially from China. The published information does not demonstrate…
CNN: Why Trump's speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections
The speech delivered by Donald Trump on Thursday evening regarding the alleged vulnerabilities of the American electoral system did not bring new evidence or spectacular revelations. However, the timing and…
Why AUR will not get 40% in the elections. Why won't it even get 30?
There are many politicians, commentators, and journalists who wave the danger of AUR, claiming that in case of early elections, the party led by George Simion could receive around 40%…
Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov - and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve
Within nine days, Ukraine hit 116 Russian ships, blocking traffic through the Kerch Strait, shattering Putin’s myth of an „inland sea,” and forcing Moscow to seek alternative, much more costly…
Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options - for Iran or the US
When the military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran began in February, CNN global affairs analyst Brett McGurk invoked a principle of classical military theory. If a…
New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible
Europe, as well as the traditional partners of the United States in Asia and the Middle East, are increasingly trying to reduce their dependence on Washington. States are investing in…
What happens to all of us when the great powers fight for supremacy
We should not be surprised that the center of gravity of the world is shifting. This is in line with the growth of poorer economies and their proximity to developed…
The Zombification of America and a New Beginning
The breakdown of the world order is unfolding much faster than anticipated. The reality of the post-American era does not mean a world without America. As a geopolitical actor, the…
Exclusive Authorities have not learned anything from the drone incident in Constanța. Tankers from Russia's phantom fleet continue to transfer oil and fuels to Romania
On the morning of July 8th, in the south of the Crimean Peninsula coast, near Yalta, the tanker BLUE was hit and rendered inoperable by a Ukrainian drone Sea Baby.…
The mobilization system of Ukraine has led to a revolt: What happened in Lviv is a strong warning for Kyiv
Approximately 200 people clashed on Wednesday with military recruitment agents and police in Lviv after a document check related to Ukraine’s mobilization campaign escalated into a street confrontation. The incident,…