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…
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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…
Iran blockade sets up a test of which side can endure more pain
President Trump’s decision to block all Iranian shipments to or from the Strait of Hormuz sets the stage for the next major test in the Iran war: Which side can…
Donald Trump gives Giorgia Meloni a problem from hell
Donald Trump has once again put Giorgia Meloni in a difficult situation on Monday, but this time she fought back. The Prime Minister of Italy and a long-time ally of…
Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s why
Viktor Orban has long been a challenge and a frustration for the European Union, and his defeat in Sunday’s elections was hailed by top EU leaders as a potential moment…
In Islamabad, JD Vance Faces a Risky Test With 2028 on the Line
American Vice President JD Vance has been tasked by Donald Trump with turning the fragile ceasefire with Iran into a lasting peace agreement. His visit to Pakistan (in Islamabad) marks…
We are living in an incredibly strange period: We are witnessing simultaneously both the best and the worst in the world
In just one week, the world was able to witness both the best and the worst of humanity. Seeing Earth from space will change you so profoundly that there is…
JD Vance didn't come to Budapest just for Orban: The target for 2028
The Vice President of the United States mocked the European Union while openly supporting Viktor Orban. But the political show he endorsed in the Hungarian capital may not only be…
The struggle for Ormuz will end. The lesson that the world cannot afford to ignore
In one way or another, the war in Iran will end. And when that happens, a rare window for bold collective actions will open. Regardless of the outcome of the…
Europe cannot bet on a post-Trump US turning back to sanity
Donald Trump is a despot, and the USA is a democracy. These things can be true simultaneously, but not indefinitely. There is now an impasse in the struggle between a…
The biggest political mistake of Donald Trump
At the end of last weekend, over the course of two days, in Iran, one of the most spectacular rescue missions of an American pilot took place. He survived the…
The war is turning Iran into a major world power
In recent years, the conventional geopolitical wisdom was that the world order was heading towards three centers of power: the United States, China, and Russia. This vision assumed that power…
Who pays the most for Ukraine - and where does Romania rank among contributors?
How much does Ukraine actually cost us? Beyond the over 340 billion euros pledged by Western states, the bill looks very different from one country to another. In Romania, the…
Grindeanu's strategy boosted Bolojan. Why is leaving the government risky for PSD?
Sorin Grindeanu, the president of PSD, had every reason to be concerned when Cristian Anton, the director of the Romanian Road Authority, was detained by DNA prosecutors. The two are…
The road to Oxford is long, complicated, and uncertain. Intelligence, hard work, and determination are not enough. You need to convince the world that you are the best - Video Interview
But the road to Oxford is long and arduous. The competition is fierce, with candidates coming from all over the world being extremely intelligent and well-prepared. Additionally, the cost of…
Bogdana, the weapon Ukrainians use to take down Russians: "It's like a sniper rifle"
The Bogdana self-propelled artillery system represents one of the emblematic successes of the Ukrainian defense industry. It is a large 155mm gun mounted on a truck, allowing operators to precisely…
The helmet is returning home, but the mystery surrounding the one who ordered the theft remains
Rarely, as a journalist, do you have the opportunity to write about a positive event that interests an entire country, to announce the appearance of a ray of light on…
Trump says Iran war is nearing its end - but major questions remain unanswered
US President Donald Trump claims that the war in Iran is nearing its end, but his address to the nation did not bring clarity on the direction of the conflict…
Trump’s attacks on NATO are uniting allies against him as Europe prepares for a future without the US
Donald Trump’s fury towards NATO allies who refused to join the war against Iran is having an unexpected effect: it is bringing them closer together and uniting them against Washington.…