Tariffs
EUROPE
One Against Twenty-Six: Hungary’s Tariff Gamble
Hungary breaks EU ranks on U.S. tariffs, citing national interest and economic impact as Orbán pursues independent foreign policy path.
BUSINESS
The Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Global Economic Stability
U.S. tariffs spark global market turmoil, recession fears, and trade retaliation, threatening supply chains and economic stability.
BUSINESS
America First at Home and Abroad: UK Escapes Tariffs For Now
As Trump targets the EU with tariffs, the UK seizes a unique diplomatic opportunity to strengthen ties with both Washington and Brussels amidst rising trade tensions.
US-China
Trump Is Working Well for China—But How Long Will It Last?
Donald Trump’s second term started positively for U.S.-China relations; the president delayed threats to impose tariffs on Chinese goods, signalling a willingness for dialogue.
Popular
Europe’s AI Factories: Strategic Autonomy or Public Bubble?
As the race to build AI infrastructure accelerates, some experts, including OpenAI’s own chief, warn this investment spree could lead to costly overreach.
Madagascar: A Postcolonial Wave of Francophone Influence Lost
President Rajoelina fled Madagascar on a French military plane as protestors took over the capital. Paris is losing its hold on yet another former territory.
Austria: Mediation, European Security, and the MENA
Austria remains committed to peace, neutrality, and mediation — focusing on European security and strong global partnerships even in the Middle East.
Sex, Skeletons, and Rituals: Marina Abramović’s Balkan Epic
Marina Abramović’s “Balkan Erotic Epic” fuses eroticism, ritual, and spirituality, redefining the body as a sacred, cultural force.
Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms
Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.
