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Germany Says Russia Could Benefit From Trump's Greenland Threat
Experts in Germany warn that if President Donald Trump continues his aggressive stance toward Greenland and Denmark, it may strengthen Russia's position geopolitically....
Thailand’s tilt toward China tests treaty alliance with US
According to certain analysts, Thailand's increasing alignment with China over the past ten years has undermined its longstanding military and strategic alliance with the United States, potentially re...
American Author: Latin America for Trump, Europe for Putin, Taiwan for China
An American author argues that geopolitical strategies of U.S., Russian, and Chinese leaders focus on specific regions - President Donald Trump's attention is on Latin America, Russian President Vladi...
Trump eyes another territory after Venezuela
The article discusses recent geopolitical strategies by President Trump regarding territorial ambitions beyond Venezuela. It suggests that the administration might be looking for strategic regional do...
Trump Reiterates Interest in Greenland After Venezuela Attack
President Trump has again expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, this statement coming shortly after an unspecified American attack on Venezuela, which suggests the geopolitical significance of th...
Denmark rankles at MAGA post on Greenland after Trump’s Venezuela operation
Katie Miller, a former U.S. administration official and podcast host, posted an image of Greenland colored in red, white, and blue with 'SOON' as the caption, causing concern in Denmark....
CNN fears Maduro capture will start World War III, compares US to Russia
A CNN report expresses concern that capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro could lead to a large-scale international conflict analogous to World War II or Cold War scenarios. The article draws ...
Americans Already Have Two New States on Their Radar: I Would Be Very Worried If I Were Them
The article suggests that Americans are increasingly aware of two new states or geopolitical realities that are concerning them, implying a shift in their regional focus or strategic considerations. T...
U.S. combat aircraft over Venezuelan capital amid explosions
Reports from Caracas indicate explosions occurring simultaneously with low-altitude flights of U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The nature and context of these events are unclear but suggest heightened...
Russia Achieved Numerous Strategic Successes in 2025
According to Chinese publication InfoBrics, Russia has made significant strategic advancements by 2025, focusing on economic resilience and geopolitical influence....
How Many Countries Has Trump Bombed in 2025?
Al Jazeera reported on former US President Donald Trump's military actions in 2025. The piece explores the geopolitical ramifications and public reactions of these operations....
Kallas Urges Not to Accept Unfounded Russian Claims: Moscow Seeks to Disrupt Progress Toward Peace
Stig Kallas, a prominent political figure, has called for skepticism towards unfounded claims made by Russia, asserting that Moscow's actions aim at undermining the genuine advancement toward peace. T...
Middle East Universities Hedge Bets With China and US
Middle Eastern universities are increasingly diversifying their international partnerships, collaborating both with Chinese institutions and American universities. This strategy aims at balancing the ...
Greenland’s vast resources won’t necessarily yield huge profits
The United States has renewed its focus on Greenland's natural resources, including fossil fuels and critical raw materials such as rare earth minerals. This interest is driven by the strategic geopol...
Trump on Greenland: Their defense relies on two soldiers with dogs - The US will get them 'one way or another'
US President Donald Trump expressed views about Greenland's military defense during a discussion, noting the territory's under-provisioned defense forces consisting of just two soldiers supported by s...
Buckle up for a volatile year of Trump-Xi, Taiwan and Kim
The article suggests that Asia will experience increased volatility in 2026 due to tensions involving the United States (under a hypothetical Trump presidency), China, Taiwan, and North Korea. While o...
Southeast Asia Faces a Challenging 2026
Policy makers in Southeast Asia are concerned about multiple issues including geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and regional security challenges....
Ritter Claims Trump Will Seize Greenland To Withdraw From NATO
According to Ritter, there are claims and speculations that former U.S. President Donald Trump might attempt to take control of Greenland as a strategy to withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organ...
Competition in the Horn of Africa Heats Up
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced official recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign nation on December 26th, marking the first instance of such a move by a major country towards the ...
Why a ‘Spheres of Influence’ Comeback Is Destined to Fail
Professor Alexander Motyl argues that modern attempts by great powers such as the U.S., China, and Russia to establish 19th-century-style spheres of influence are destined for failure due to today's w...
This Time Stalin's Army Took Berlin! 2026 Could Be Very Bad for Vladimir Putin
The article posits that the year 2026 may hold significant challenges for Russian President Vladimir Putin, drawing a parallel with historical events where Soviet forces took control of Berlin during ...
Trump on Greenland: Their defense relies on two missile stations with dogs - We will take it over
President Trump made comments suggesting that U.S. intentions towards Greenland might include military dominance over the territory due to its strategic importance for missile defenses, noting the cur...
Not American: Greenlanders Reject Donald Trump's Threats
Greenlanders are voicing their rejection of US President Donald Trump's recent threats and comments towards them. The sentiments from the Greenlandic population reflect a strong desire for independenc...
‘We don’t want to be Americans’: Greenland’s political parties hit back at Trump
The Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA), Siumut, Partiya Arnat Mugasadigi Tuttuvalu (PAMT), Socialist Party of Greenland and Blokk parties in the Greenland parliament issued a joint statement asserting that decisi...
Trump acknowledges he may have to choose between Greenland and NATO preservation
President Trump has stated that there might be a need to prioritize between potential interests in Greenland and maintaining the integrity of NATO alliance. The president's comments suggest complex ge...
Guyana: The Little Caribbean Country With A Big Role To Play In Trump's Regional Shift
This article discusses Guyana's growing importance in U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to the Caribbean and South America. It highlights how Guyana, despite its small size, holds significant pot...
Explainer-Why is Somaliland strategically important?
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with the President of Somaliland, following Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. Other countries are considering similar actions despite...
Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security
President Trump's interest in Greenland stems from growing international tensions, climate change impacts, and shifts in global economic power. These factors highlight the strategic importance of the ...
U.S. Takeover of Venezuela Would Be Putin’s Victory
The article discusses how a hypothetical U.S. takeover of Venezuela would be considered a strategic victory for Russia's Vladimir Putin and a defeat for the United States in its geopolitical maneuveri...
Venezuela proved Trump thinks like Putin—and Europe needs new allies
The article discusses how U.S. President Donald Trump's policies and approach to international relations echo those of Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly in regards to Venezuela. It highli...
Russia sets new February deadline to take Kupiansk, Ukrainian military says (MAP)
According to reports from the Ukrainian military, Russia has set a new deadline for capturing the city of Kupiansk by the end of January, after previous unsuccessful attempts and false claims of contr...
We Really Need Greenland
President Donald Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark, stating this after the recent situation involving Venezuela. No new agreements or official plans were announced rega...
Indonesia’s sea lanes give it overlooked leverage over China
The relationship between Indonesia and China is more nuanced than commonly perceived economic dependency suggests. China has significant reliance on Indonesian maritime routes for its trade transporta...
Is Greenland Preparing for Something?
The article discusses potential strategic developments involving Greenland and its geopolitical importance. It suggests that recent activities in the region might signal preparations for enhanced mili...
A Strategic Break for South America
Following the apprehension of Venezuelan President Maduro, neighboring countries in South America are revisiting their strategies concerning deterrence and national independence....
U.S. Will Now “Run” Venezuela After Maduro Capture: Trump (Updated)
This article discusses emerging details regarding an operation purportedly to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and speculates on the U.S.'s subsequent plans for governance in Venezuela. It ...
China’s diplomatic divide: red carpet for South Korea, cold shoulder for Japanese firms
A diplomatic rift between China and Japan is evident as Chinese officials welcome South Korean business leaders on President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit, while Japanese executives hesitate to travel. ...
Ukraine slams India’s Modi for endorsing Putin home attack claims
Kiev has rejected Moscow's claims that Ukraine launched an attack targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. The country strongly criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for endors...
Trump says US took out a ‘big facility’ in Venezuela
President Trump announced that the U.S. took action on Christmas Eve against a significant target in Venezuela but did not specify whether the military was involved....
Extended Deployment of US Aircraft Carriers in the Caribbean and Venezuela: How Much Does It Cost?
The United States has extended the deployment of its aircraft carriers in the Caribbean Sea and near Venezuelan waters. The article discusses the costs associated with such prolonged military operatio...
Georgia’s European Future in Peril, Warns MEP Markéta Gregorová
European Parliament Member Markéta Gregorová issued a message to Georgian youth protesters, encouraging them to continue their fight for what they believe will secure a better future for the country....
How can Kosovo use its geopolitical moment to strengthen ties with NATO?
The article discusses potential strategies for Kosovo to enhance its relationship with NATO by leveraging current geopolitical opportunities. It highlights the importance of aligning security interest...
How can Kosovo Utilize its Current Geopolitical Moment to Strengthen its Relations with NATO?
The article explores strategies that Kosovo might employ to leverage current geopolitical conditions for enhancing its relationship and strategic alignment with NATO. The piece considers various facto...
Trump’s deal-making diplomacy and the limits of peace
The article discusses Donald Trump's diplomatic approach characterized by his negotiating skills and its implications on international peace initiatives. It mentions that the effectiveness of such an ...
Trump signs defense bill requiring Pentagon to release drone strike footage off Venezuela
President Trump has signed into law a defense bill containing provisions that compel the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to disclose any footage from unmanned aer...
UK urged to beef up Greenland support amid Trump threats
Ben Wallace, former Defence Secretary, recommends that Britain enhance its support for Greenland through better utilization of the Joint Expeditionary Force in response to potential threats from Donal...
Zelenskyy Links Iran Protests to Pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has drawn attention to the protests in Iran, suggesting that they may be part of a broader strategy to put pressure on Russia. He did not provide further detail...
Greenland Home Rule Government: Will Not Accept US Ambitions of Annexation
The Greenland Home Rule Government has made it clear that they will not tolerate any attempts by the United States to annex parts or all of Greenland under any circumstances....
Trump's Imperial Appetites: Could Greenland Be Next After Venezuela?
The article explores speculative theories regarding President Trump’s interest and potential geopolitical ambitions involving Greenland, drawing parallels with his recent engagements around Venezuela....
Ukraine vs Russia: Current Situation in Ukraine ONLINE
The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia without providing specific details about recent developments, focusing instead on the general situation as of the date of publicat...
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