As Europe grapples with near-zero growth and stagnating living standards, a wave of right-wing nationalism is sweeping across the continent, threatening to exacerbate the economic crisis. Populist demagogues, leading polls in Italy, the Netherlands, France, Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia, are pushing traditional…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced her candidacy as the lead representative for her ruling party, Brothers of Italy, in the upcoming European election scheduled for June. The announcement came during a party event in Pescara, Italy, where Meloni declared her…
In the midst of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasized the urgent need for Israel to boost humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. Blinken, on his seventh trip to the Middle East since…
Ecuador is on the brink of a pivotal moment as more than 13 million citizens prepare to cast their votes in a referendum primarily focused on security concerns. The outcome of this referendum could significantly influence the trajectory of President Daniel Noboa’s…
As the curtain falls on the European Parliament’s term, a reflection on its dynamics, decisions, and shifts in power unveils a story of complexity and evolution. From Brexit upheavals to navigating global crises, the Parliament’s journey over the past five years has…
President Joe Biden has pledged substantial commitments to strengthen the U.S. steel industry, demonstrating a firm approach to trade policy geared towards safeguarding American manufacturing interests. In an effort to garner the backing of working-class voters, especially in crucial swing states such…
In a startling turn of events, Ecuador, once renowned for providing refuge to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, finds itself embroiled in a diplomatic imbroglio of its own making. Last week, the South American nation shattered the sanctity of diplomatic premises by deploying…
As Slovakia braces for its upcoming presidential elections on April 6, the political landscape is fraught with tension and controversy, primarily revolving around Prime Minister Robert Fico and his government’s increasingly authoritarian tendencies. Fico’s recent actions and statements have raised concerns both…
US and Chinese officials resumed discussions on military safety in the Pacific after nearly two years, marking a significant step towards easing tensions between the two powers. The talks, held in Hawaii, focused on addressing unsafe and aggressive incidents involving ships and…
Poland’s political landscape has undergone a significant transformation since the victory of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s liberal coalition in the October 2023 elections. Since then, Tusk and his foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, have embarked on a diplomatic offensive aimed at revitalizing Poland’s…