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Opinion: France’s Political Crisis and Its Ripple Effects Across Europe
José Carlos Palma, Strategic Horizons by José Carlos Palma

Opinion: France’s Political Crisis and Its Ripple Effects Across Europe

By José Carlos Palma* The ousting of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier by an unprecedented alliance of the left and far right represents more than just a domestic political crisis; it signals a seismic shift with profound implications for the European Union’s stability and cohesion. As Europe grapples with multifaceted challenges—a political stalemate in Germany, the war in Ukraine, and the impending presidency of Donald Trump in the United States—France’s internal turmoil could exacerbate the fractures in an already fragile union. France’s Role in European Leadership France, alongside Germany, has traditionally been a cornerstone of the European Union. President Emmanuel Macron’s vision of a “sovereign Europe” has sought to counterbalance external pressures from Russia, China, and...
Pax Americana and a New Assertive Foreign Policy
Dr. Vassilios Damiras, Vassilios Damiras – Pax Americana

Pax Americana and a New Assertive Foreign Policy

By Dr. Vassilios Damiras* Dr. Vassilios Damiras discusses that President Trump and the Republicans need to adopt an assertive foreign policy to deal with the survival of Ukraine and Israel. Also, the USA needs to tackle the new axis of evil of Russia, China, Iran, Venezuela, and North Korea. https://thenewscasters.com/podcast/pax-americana-and-new-assertive-foreign-policy/
Russia-Iran Nuclear Threat: The Next Global Crisis?
Strategic Horizons by José Carlos Palma, José Carlos Palma

Russia-Iran Nuclear Threat: The Next Global Crisis?

By José Carlos Palma* José Palma(ISSG): Welcome back to Strategic Horizons, where we dig into the most pressing international stories. Today’s topic could reshape not just current conflicts but the future of global security and the deepening military cooperation between Russia and Iran. It’s been a dramatic development, with implications for the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and beyond. With me are experts in international relations and military strategy Alexander Turner* and Daniel Robinson*. José Palma: So, let’s recap. On Friday, US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a critical summit in Washington. One of the key issues discussed was Russia potentially sharing nuclear secrets with Iran in exchange for ballistic missiles. This collaboration has set off alar...