By Joe Cash and Xiuhao Chen BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Donald Trump unexpectedly held off tariffs on China on his first day back at the White House and did not single it out as a threat, raising the prospect of a rapprochement as both sides look to gain from each other rather than rain harm on an … [Read more...]
Trump and the MENA Puzzle : US-Israel-Saudi Paradox
Areturn of Donald Trump to the White House would likely have profound and far-reaching implications for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Guided by his close relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump is likely to adopt an assertive strategy to rein in Iran’s … [Read more...]
Turkiye: Threat of the Neo-Ottoman Caliphate to Global Security
By Adil Rasheed SUMMARY: Turkey is swiftly expanding its influence in a rapidly imploding Islamic world, as its ‘neo-Ottoman’ president is whipping up a new wave of Islamism across continents. The country is even intervening in South Asia now, by forging unwarranted defence deals with India’s … [Read more...]
Reziliență – Restructurare – Reconstrucție. Manifest Energetic pentru România.
Dumitru Chisăliță Gas & Energy Senior Consultant and President of Intelligent Energy Association. December 27, 2024 Suntem la momentul unui nou început de Guvernare al Românie, într-o perioadă cu foarte mari provocări, dar și probleme în sectorul energetic. În … [Read more...]
Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent calls for stronger sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said he "100%" supports raising sanctions on Russian oil producers if the future president requests doing so. Bessent told U.S. senators on the Senate Finance Committee that he … [Read more...]
Europe’s carmakers risk hefty bill for carbon credits from Chinese rivals
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A New NATO Deal for America
Professor Dr Julian Lindley-French Chairman at The Alphen Group January 20, 2025 FP ARGUMENT An expert's point of view on a current event. A New NATO Deal for America Here is how Europe can meet the Trump administration’s expectations on defense. By Hans … [Read more...]
ATLANTIC CHARTER 2025: A NEW NATO DEAL FOR AMERICA
Executive Summary NATO nations face three converging challenges that together require renewed European resource commitments to defense: 1) extreme Russian military aggressiveness and revanchism as displayed in Ukraine, and which if unchecked could extend beyond Ukraine, 2) rising Chinese military … [Read more...]
FORUMUL SECURITATII MARITIME
MS DAILY BRIEF – JANUARY 8 th, 2025 READ AND SHARE! Daily appearance Monday-Saturday 10 AM (GMT +2) Some information is presented when possible from several sources BREAKING: Houthis PANIC after threat to assassinate Israel; IDF steps up Gaza strikes | TBN Israel Update from Ukraine | Operation … [Read more...]
Managing Tensions between Algeria and Morocco
What’s new? Since 2021, Algeria and Morocco have been embroiled in a diplomatic crisis. Incidents in Western Sahara risk bringing the two countries to blows, and Rabat’s relations with Israel are a source of friction. Why does it matter? Mutual self-restraint and U.S. pressure have helped contain … [Read more...]