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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,…
Why didn't Ilie Bolojan run for president, even though he would have won? An explanation for today's crisis
„Bolojan… has victory in his hands… being the favorite in the presidential race. He is the only one who can, through his victory, pacify the country and greatly limit the…
What options does Trump have now in Iran? Not many, and they’re all bad
President Donald Trump’s involvement in the conflict with Iran is starting to resemble a well-known optical illusion called the „Penrose stairs”: you climb up and down endlessly, but you always…
‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit
European allies have done everything possible to put Donald Trump in a good mood at the NATO summit in Ankara. Their efforts have had mixed success – but this is…
To unlock the crisis, a sacrifice is needed. Grindeanu, increasingly vulnerable. What do the numbers say?
After two months of crisis, with a government dismissed by a vote of no confidence, a first survey has emerged, conducted by the Political Rating Agency. In broad terms, it…
The judge confirms that DIICOT put on a show at Dumbrava
The strange and spectacular descent of prosecutors in Dumbrava, Bihor, has removed the political crisis from the agenda, although in reality, it has deepened it even more. The compromising operation…
Putin weighs his options: Will he test NATO after the Ankara summit?
As NATO leaders gather in Ankara on Tuesday, one of the most important questions is not only what decisions the Alliance will make, but also what Vladimir Putin’s next move…
What caused the failure of the Dumbrava operation?
When PSD conspiracy theorists throw Marcel Ciolacu into the fight, it means that the „operation” they had underway has collapsed. There is no character that provokes a more negative reaction…
The island NATO cannot afford to lose. How Sweden is preparing for a possible Russian attack: "Russia could become desperate"
Just a few months ago, she was finishing high school and had never touched a weapon. Today, Ella Adman, a 19-year-old from the Swedish island of Gotland, carries an assault…
General: NATO is learning too slowly from the war in Ukraine. "Less arrogance and more humility are needed"
The war in Ukraine is profoundly changing the way modern conflicts are conducted, but Western armies are adapting too slowly to the lessons learned on the front lines, warns retired…