Pentagon downplays China threat

The Pentagon’s 2026 strategy downplays China

The Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) signals a major shift in US priorities, suggesting that China is no longer considered the top security threat. Instead, the United States is pivoting its focus toward the Western Hemisphere, a move aligned with President Donald Trump’s broader foreign policy agenda. This strategic recalibration has significant implications for … Read more

US envoys meet Netanyahu Gaza

US envoys meet Netanyahu Gaza

US Envoys Hold Talks With Netanyahu US envoys meet Netanyahu Gaza: United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday in what has been described as a “constructive” discussion. According to Witkoff, the meeting focused on the progress and implementation of Phase 2 of President Trump’s 20-Point … Read more

US military deployment in the Middle East

US military deployment in the Middle East

US military deployment in the Middle East: Rising tensions between the United States and Iran have prompted Washington to reposition major naval and air assets toward the Middle East. Former President Donald Trump confirmed that a large US naval force is moving toward the Gulf region, sparking concerns about the possibility of renewed military confrontation. … Read more

Trinity Rodman highest paid female soccer player controversy

Trinity Rodman highest paid female soccer player controversy

Trinity Rodman has become the world’s highest-paid female footballer after signing a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit — but the historic deal has also ignited controversy across the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The 23-year-old United States forward’s contract ends months of uncertainty over her future and sets a new financial benchmark for … Read more

Militarising the Sahel and terrorism

Militarising the Sahel and terrorism

Introduction West Africa’s Sahel region is entering a new and dangerous phase of militarisation. Recent US air strikes in northwest Nigeria, the creation of rival regional military alliances, and shifting foreign partnerships are reshaping the region’s security landscape. While these actions are presented as decisive moves against terrorism, experts warn that escalating military responses alone … Read more

Who controls TikTok US platform under new deal

TikTok avoids a US ban after launching a new American-controlled

TikTok has agreed to a landmark restructuring deal that reshapes who controls its US operations, ending years of legal uncertainty and political pressure over data privacy and national security concerns. The popular short-video app, used by more than 200 million Americans and 7.5 million US businesses, will now operate through a newly created independent entity … Read more

Trump Gaza development plan

Trump unveils a Gaza redevelopment plan at Davos

A sweeping reconstruction vision promises prosperity and skyscrapers—but excludes the people of Gaza At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a bold and highly controversial vision for post-war Gaza was unveiled by Jared Kushner, real estate developer and son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump. Framed as a comprehensive reconstruction blueprint, the plan promises … Read more

Ukraine Russia US trilateral talks

Ukraine, Russia, and the US

Zelenskyy confirms landmark diplomatic meeting as Washington intensifies efforts to broker peace Introduction For the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago, officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are set to participate in trilateral discussions aimed at ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that … Read more

Greenland Is More Than a Territory

Greenland’s rising geopolitical importance exposes

A Crisis That Exposes Long-Ignored Contradictions Greenland geopolitical crisis prominence in global geopolitics is no longer a distant strategic debate. It has become a deeply personal and political crisis for Denmark — one that forces uncomfortable questions about sovereignty, power, and moral consistency. As renewed signals from the United States suggest a willingness to assert … Read more

Trump tariffs over Greenland

EU allies push back as Trump links new tariffs to Greenland

The European Union has called an emergency meeting after former US President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff plan targeting European allies in connection with his renewed push to acquire Greenland. The move has sparked diplomatic tension across NATO partners and raised concerns about economic retaliation and geopolitical stability in the Arctic. Trump’s announcement revives … Read more