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Opinions and analyses by the editorial team at SpotMedia.ro, as well as comments from distinguished guests regarding the events of the day.
Russia simmers in silence. Putin responds the only way he knows
Four years after the invasion of Ukraine, discontent is beginning to surface in Russia, against the backdrop of increasingly frequent issues with the Internet and the restrictions weighing on daily…
Nicușor Dan's political godfather believes that he is playing into the hands of the PSD
No matter how distant you look at the evolution of the current president of Romania, he had in Ludovic Orban a guardian angel who intervened decisively in key moments of…
How is a motion of no confidence negotiated? A former prime minister recounts how he won one, lost another, and resisted a third in a tough battle with PSD
To understand and present the dynamics of parties and negotiation mechanisms in Parliament in a political crisis situation, it is best to look at recent history and see what has…
The conspiracy monster Trump created turns against him as allies question his legitimacy
American President Donald Trump is facing a paradoxical phenomenon: the conspiracy theories he has fueled for years are starting to be used against him. Some influential voices within his camp…
Therapy at Cotroceni Palace. Who has the first chance to win the race for a new parliamentary majority - Bolojan or Grindeanu?
In response to not being invited to negotiations, George Simion has announced that his parliamentarians will vote for any motion of no confidence against the current government. Additionally, the populist…
Peter Magyar wants to put the Austro-Hungarian Empire back on the map
The new Prime Minister of Hungary aims to establish closer ties with Austria and other nations in Central Europe to have more influence in Brussels. The upcoming leader of Hungary…
The Wall Street Journal writes about Trump's demons and fears. The moment he shouted for hours at White House advisors
The impulsive style of the American president has never been tested during a sustained military conflict. As Donald Trump’s appetite for risk waned, his fears grew. Trump is a president…
Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives
The huge expenses of the US for the war in Iran provoke harsh criticism at the top of the UN. The two billion dollars spent daily by Donald Trump for…
Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on
Zelensky is no longer pretending that Trump could be a reliable ally and has given up diplomacy to speak plainly. Now Ukraine has a better situation on the front and…
The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years - can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?
Pressure is mounting on American and Iranian negotiators to reach an agreement before the ceasefire expires on Wednesday. However, the prospects remain uncertain. An analysis by Sky News shows that,…
Why a Peter Magyar cannot appear in Romania and why we haven't had any Viktor Orban. The major difference compared to Hungary
Three days after winning the parliamentary election, Peter Magyar (45 years old), the new Prime Minister of Hungary and leader of the conservative TISZA party, arrived at the President’s office,…
Hormuz - The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the "waters" of the law
Although everyone agrees that geographically, the Strait of Hormuz is a strait, its political and legal status is much more complicated. The United States and Iran view the Strait of…
Hezbollah’s money network: how billions from Iran reach Lebanon through China and Europe
Hezbollah continues to finance its operations despite sanctions and Israeli military strikes. The money mainly comes from Iran, but also from a complex network involving China, Turkey, the United Arab…
5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump
President Donald Trump stated in a new interview aired on Wednesday that the war with Iran is „very close to ending.” He also presented perhaps the most comprehensive argument to…
How the Pentagon chief uses the Bible to justify dark passions
The American Secretary of Defense (or rather the Secretary of War, as he calls himself) seems less interested in being on God’s side than in insisting that God is on…
Viktor Orbán is out. Who will be the EU’s next “chief disruptor”?
Viktor Orbán may have left, but tensions within the European Union do not disappear with him. On the contrary, the question now emerging in Brussels is who will take his…
Strategic US move in Asia: Military partnership with Indonesia at the Malacca Strait, a key route for 80% of China’s oil
The United States has announced a major partnership with Indonesia in the defense sector, focusing on military modernization, capacity building, and personnel training, according to a joint statement cited by…
The collision that changed the world: how the Strait of Hormuz formed and why it holds so much oil
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important strategic points on the planet, is not just a vital corridor for global oil trade, but also the result of a…
Orbán’s defeat is not what it seems: why Magyar’s victory is no liberal triumph
The surprising victory of Péter Magyar over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was quickly hailed in Europe as a signal against right-wing populism. However, the interpretation is rushed and, for the…