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The end of flattery: How European leaders came to say "no" to Trump
After months of cautious probing, diplomatic formulas, and visible efforts to not antagonize Donald Trump, European leaders seem to have reached a common conclusion: there comes a moment when „no”…
“You don’t want to live in his mind”: The diplomats’ dilemma in the Trump era
How can you keep track and then understand a president who, in just one year, has published over 6,000 messages on social media, attended over 433 public events, and held…
The new MI6 chief is embracing a more aggressive mode of action, stretching from psychological operations to the intentional provocation of panic
The new director of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) signals a change in strategy at a time when Europe is facing an escalation in confrontation with Russia. This is…
Europe’s ‘new reality’: The week that transatlantic ties came undone
It took Donald Trump six days to build a new world. Since threatening last Saturday with customs duties and the confiscation of Greenland, Trump’s discrediting behavior has clearly shown the…
The Times: Finnish reservists outperformed US soldiers in a NATO exercise
The US claims that occupying Greenland is vital for security, but analysts say that disagreements with allies would make this territory less secure. Additionally, armies in northern Europe are better…
American expert: Europe has a Bazooka. It's time to use it or it will remain with a wet firecracker
Ever since Donald Trump started talking about reclaiming Greenland from Denmark, European leaders have hoped to escape his notoriously short attention span. Their repeated submission has put Europe in a…
Trump, mocked at Davos by American Democrats after surrendering to Denmark and European allies
When Donald Trump arrived at the famous Alpine resort, two hours late due to a small malfunction on Air Force One, the presidential plane, “The Economist,” the most important economics…
Trump Ignores Allies’ Post-9/11 Sacrifices While Demanding “A Piece of Ice” from NATO
Donald Trump spoke extensively about NATO in his long speech at Davos. He emphasized his theory that the United States „are treated very unfairly by NATO.” „We give so much…
Beaten to death. Marina Avram defended her assailant until her last breath
On March 16, 2020, a state of emergency is established in Romania „to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus,” as stated in the decree signed by Klaus Iohannis, the…
Maia Sandu opens the door to possible reunification with Romania amid Russian pressure
The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, recently made a rare statement for a sitting leader: she suggested that she would support the unification of her country with…
Tensions between Paris and Berlin weaken the EU’s united front against Trump
In a moment when the European Union needs a unified stance in the face of new pressures coming from Washington, the Franco-German relationship – considered the political engine of the…
Trump’s Greenland threats push Europe toward divorcing America
Like many failed relationships, it was a story of arguments, unspoken tensions, and attempts to maintain appearances in public since Donald Trump reentered the White House a year ago. But…
Trump’s Arctic Sweetener: US prepares ‘Puerto Rico option’ and century-long lease for Greenland
Donald Trump is expanding his obsession with Greenland globally – and the World Economic Forum in Davos, taking place this week, could become the most explosive moment yet in his…
Love, a death sentence. The heartbreaking story of Marina Avram and the corruption in the Judiciary
Constanța Ivan’s Worst Nightmare, 61 Years Old, Is for Her Daughter’s Killer to Escape Unpunished by Romanian Justice. A trial that has entered its sixth year is now being heard…
The pact that stopped major corruption investigations. "Politicians need peace!", said the President of Romania to former DNA chief, Crin Bologa
Chief Prosecutor of DNA during 2020-2023, marked by pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reveals details about the behind-the-scenes of making and adopting legal provisions that severely affected the structure…
Financial Times: EU considers a “light” accession path for Ukraine, raising concerns in European capitals
The European Union is considering a major reform of the enlargement rules, which could allow Ukraine to quickly join the bloc in the context of a possible peace agreement with…
Nicușor's compromise. How Cătălin Predoiu and Marius Lazurca would have the best chances to lead the SRI and SIE
At the beginning of July 2023, Eduard Hellvig resigns from the position of director of Romania’s largest intelligence service. At that time, it had been a year and four months…
Inside Trump’s crazy world of milk bottles, sled dogs and threats to bomb Iran
The extraordinary – and absolutely exhausting – focus of American President Donald Trump on the world stage has intensified. Surreal scenes are unfolding these days at the White House. Donald…
Why Trump cannot strike Iran
While American President Donald Trump sends a message to Iranian protesters that „help is on the way,” the reality on the ground shows that Washington has few tools capable of…