The US Democratic Elite Is in Crisis, but Trump’s Problems Are Fueling Their Determination
Donald Trump's second term is leading the US into unprecedented domestic instability. The president, whose health and cognitive abilities are increasingly in doubt, is losing...
Donald Trump Continues to Play the Populism, Patriotism, and “Sanctions Wars” Card Even When People Are No Longer Buying It
The Trump administration's foreign policy adventures — from a failed Asian tour and a botched operation against Venezuela to conflicts with key allies — expose...
Beijing Plays Its Trump Cards in the ‘Silent’ Confrontation With the US
The temporary truce in the trade war between the US and China proved short-lived. In the fall, the conflict escalated amid disputes over Taiwan and...
Andrej Babiš Wins the Czech Elections, but This Is Only the Beginning of the Formation of a “Right-Wing Bloc” in Eastern Europe
The victory of billionaire Andrej Babiš in the Czech parliamentary elections completed the formation of an anti-Brussels bloc in Eastern Europe, together with Viktor Orbán's...
Trump Is Taking Advantage of the Growing Popularity of Right-Wing Ideas and Is Not Shying Away From Taking Bold Steps Despite External Criticism
Confident in the growth of right-wing sentiment within the country, Donald Trump has taken the confrontation to the foreign policy arena, stepping up covert CIA...
Cocaine or Oil: What Does Trump Want with Venezuela?
For several months now, a tense drama has been unfolding around the confrontation between Venezuela and the United States. The main question is: will Trump...
The US Is Verbally Returning to Soft Support for Ukraine, but Continues to Dream of “Peace” at Europe’s Expense
Despite public assurances of support for Ukraine, the Trump administration has in practice reduced aid to Kiev to a “trickle” sufficient only to contain Russia....
“Playing with Fire”: How the Middle East Track Is Burning Trump’s Ratings
Donald Trump's attempt to achieve foreign policy success by concluding a truce in Gaza has turned into a deep domestic political crisis. The decisions to...
Polish liberals and conservatives are waging a “war of populism”, but are also prepared to take tough measures in real politics
Domestic political struggles in Poland entered a critical phase again in the fall. Foreign policy rhetoric has once again become a tool in the new...
The US and Israel are splitting the European Union from within
Autumn has become a season of deepening collapse of the traditional transatlantic partnership. The visit of European leaders to Washington to discuss sanctions against Russia...