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Macron after China: “Europe must resist pressure to become America’s followers”

11:37 11.04.2023

Macron after China: “Europe must resist pressure to become America’s followers”

Europe must reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting dragged into a confrontation between China and the U.S. over Taiwan, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview on his plane back from a three-day state visit to China. Speaking with POLITICO and two French journalists after …

Germany: Towards a defining moment

11:36 11.04.2023

Germany: Towards a defining moment

I was writing an article on what I think are the two major dynamics in Europe today, notes journalist and writer Dimitris Konstantakopoulos, ex-advisor at the office of the Greek PM Andreas Papandreou on Arms Control and East-West relations. He continuous: The social and democratic revolt in France and the …

“Welcome to the Banana Republic of America!”

11:35 11.04.2023

“Welcome to the Banana Republic of America!”

America has officially descended from Ronald Reagan’s “shining city upon the hill” to a banana republic, Brian C Joondeph, a physician and writer insists at “The American Conservative”. Elected officials from both parties have no interest in slowing America’s decline and most are cheering it on. Just this week, any …

A fading Petrodollar

10:58 10.04.2023

A fading Petrodollar

Following up on assessment of the rapidly evolving complexion of the world order in crude oil trading, a spate of recent oil-related international deals raises questions about whether the dominance of the petrodollar is evolving as well? – ‘Forbs’ puts a question. While no one has been surprised by Russia’s …

Riyadh informed of its decision to end the war and "close the Yemeni file permanently"

10:57 10.04.2023

Riyadh informed of its decision to end the war and "close the Yemeni file permanently"

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially began withdrawing from Yemen, according to Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, a senior member of Yemen's Ansarullah movement and the governor of Dhamar province. Al-Bukhaiti announced that "there is an understanding with Saudi Arabia" regarding Yemen without disclosing details. In an interview with Al Mayadeen, Al-Bukhaiti stated …

‘The Hill’: Is America’s global preeminence under Chinese threat?

10:57 10.04.2023

‘The Hill’: Is America’s global preeminence under Chinese threat?

If Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine has shaken the foundations of the international order, as many in the West believe, a Chinese takeover of Taiwan would usher in a new global order by ending America’s global preeminence and undermining the U.S.-led alliance system. It would change the trajectory of …

America's problems are so huge, that one can see them from Australia

10:36 09.04.2023

America's problems are so huge, that one can see them from Australia

“The US used to be incredibly aspirational for me and many of my peers. We revered the US. It was the centre of the free world! The land of opportunity! The home of the brave! “When I was growing up, Green Cards were so highly prized they were almost mythologised. …

Where should the Middle East go in the light of all global changes?

10:35 09.04.2023

Where should the Middle East go in the light of all global changes?

There are many publications appeared in the Arab press on the Global problems. It becomes obvious that the interests of the Arab world are connected with the situation in the World. “The special operation in Ukraine has taken on a global character, which means that its consequences have affected all …

When the Saudis are doing what they need to do, the White House has nothing to say

10:34 09.04.2023

When the Saudis are doing what they need to do, the White House has nothing to say

The shock oil production cuts from May outlined by the OPEC+ on Sunday essentially means that eight key OPEC countries decided to join hands with Russia to reduce oil production, messaging that OPEC and OPEC+ are now back in control of the oil market, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Indian Ambassador and prominent …

POLITICO: China is ghosting the United States

10:34 09.04.2023

POLITICO: China is ghosting the United States

The Biden administration called off Blinken’s planned trip to Beijing in February after a Chinese spy balloon traversed U.S. skies, but has since been trying to restart high-level talks, POLITICO writes. That includes rescheduling the Blinken visit, and setting up other trips by top U.S. officials and a phone call …

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