In response to escalating geopolitical tensions and a shifting global security landscape, the European Union (EU) has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster its defence capabilities. Dubbed the “ReArm Europe” initiative, this strategy aims to mobilize up to €800 billion by 2030 to enhance Europe’s military readiness and reduce reliance on external allies. The policy
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In mid-March 2025, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a bold initiative: the formation of a new “Coalition of the Willing.” This coalition aims to unify European nations and global allies in a concerted effort to support Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia. Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, dismissed Starmer’s plan as “a
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The support provided by US President Donald Trump’s administration to the same far-right forces that Moscow’s genocidal regime has overtly and covertly backed for years has caused growing alarm across Europe. In the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, right-wing populist parties — like elsewhere in Europe — have steadily increased their support in
What really drove the Kremlin during the Cold War—wild-eyed dreams of global communism, or cold-blooded fear for its own survival? The answer matters because the same instincts may still shape Moscow’s next moves. According to Melvyn P. Leffler, the binary view of ideology versus security is overly simplistic. Understanding the Kremlin’s motivations is crucial to
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Denmark has significantly enhanced its defence capabilities recently, particularly in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. This move comes in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed interest from U.S. President Donald Trump in acquiring Greenland. In October 2024, the U.S. Department of State approved a potential sale of up to 203 advanced missiles to
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Germany has taken a firm stance on backing Ukraine. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to strengthening Ukraine’s defences. He also laid out plans to boost European technological cooperation, particularly in space, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. The Christian Democrats, expected to win the election, back strong support
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For decades, American foreign policy has been a cornerstone of global stability—a steady framework within which allies and adversaries alike have navigated their international relationships. Under President Donald Trump, however, this framework took on a markedly unpredictable character, or so it appeared. Trump’s first-term foreign policy was less unpredictable than incoherent—a critical distinction that reveals
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In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Green Party candidate Jill Stein emerged as a significant figure, particularly among Muslim voters in key battleground states like Michigan. Her outspoken stance on the Palestinian issue resonated with many voters dissatisfied with the major parties’ positions on the Middle East conflict. Both Russia and Iran had a role
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Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power has become an influential guide for those seeking to navigate the treacherous waters of politics, business, and personal dynamics. NDR explores how Donald Trump’s and Vladimir Putin’s strategies align with Greene’s power laws and considers how those same principles might be leveraged against them. Drawing from historical examples,
Iran is reshaping its military strategy to counter adversaries and extend its power beyond its borders. Its allies—Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis—have kept Israel occupied. But after the assassination of the Hamas leader in Tehran, Iran is now openly contemplating its own attack, while driving a wedge between the potentially warming ties between Israel and
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