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The first direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in over three years concluded in Istanbul on May 16, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the protracted conflict. While the talks failed to produce a ceasefire agreement, they resulted in a landmark prisoner exchange deal and exposed the entrenched geopolitical
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Introduction Europe stands at a historic crossroads. The ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, has not only upended the continent’s security architecture but also triggered a profound transformation in the European Union’s approach to defense, economic policy, and international relations. Once seen as a project
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Introduction President Donald Trump’s recent Middle East tour has marked a significant moment in U.S. foreign policy, regional geopolitics, and the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The trip, which included high-profile stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, resulted in landmark economic and defense agreements, as well as the reintroduction
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Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its fourth year, but the Kremlin shows no signs of de-escalation. Instead, it is accelerating a dual-track strategy: reshuffling its military leadership to address battlefield inefficiencies while aggressively expanding its armed forces to sustain the war and prepare for potential conflict with
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Introduction In a landmark move underscoring its ambition to reshape global economic alliances, China has unveiled a 66 billion yuan (approximately $9.2 billion) credit line for Latin America and the Caribbean. Announced at a high-profile forum in Beijing attended by presidents and ministers from across the region, this initiative
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Introduction U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival in Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2025, marked the start of his first major Middle East tour since returning to the White House. The visit has already produced historic agreements and signaled a recalibration of American priorities in the region. In Riyadh,
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Introduction In early May 2025, the world’s attention turned once again to South Asia, where India and Pakistan-two nuclear-armed neighbors with a long history of hostility-have entered their most dangerous military confrontation in nearly three decades. Over the past three days, intense fighting has erupted along the western border,
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Introduction In May 2025, Brazil and China advanced negotiations on one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the Western Hemisphere: a transcontinental railway linking Brazil’s agricultural and industrial heartland to the Chinese-built Chancay megaport on Peru’s Pacific coast. This railway, if realized, will mark a transformative chapter
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Introduction On May 9, 2025, Moscow’s Red Square became the stage for a display of military might and diplomatic symbolism as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for Russia’s Victory Day parade. This year’s commemoration, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s