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Europe still does not act like a strategic actor; it behaves more like a “coordination space” that merely reacts to crises.

Europe still does not act like a strategic actor; it behaves more like a “coordination space” that merely reacts to crises.

Resit Kemal As / Editor-in-Chief, World Of Global   Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s words carry more than a complaint; they are a harsh mirror held up to Europe. The statement “Europe is not a great power” is not merely an assessment of military or economic capacity, but the exposure of a deeper political and moral void. What...

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Germany’s Merz: Europe Must not Rush to Write off Transatlantic Ties

Germany’s Merz: Europe Must not Rush to Write off Transatlantic Ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump’s shift in rhetoric on Greenland and urged Europeans not to be too quick to write off the transatlantic partnership. Merz was addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a day after Trump abruptly stepped back from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to...

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Bulgaria may appear small on the map, but its location whets the appetite of major powers. A gateway to the Black Sea, the key to the Balkans, and a corridor squeezed between the EU and Russia… It is an exceptionally “strategic” country in terms of energy routes, military logistics, intelligence traffic, and struggles for political influence.

Bulgaria may appear small on the map, but its location whets the appetite of major powers. A gateway to the Black Sea, the key to the Balkans, and a corridor squeezed between the EU and Russia… It is an exceptionally “strategic” country in terms of energy routes, military logistics, intelligence traffic, and struggles for political influence.

Resit Kemal As / Editor-in-Chief, World Of Global   The global agenda has never been this noisy. The war in Ukraine, the Gaza crisis, U.S. elections, Trump–NATO tensions, the China–Taiwan line… Headlines are big, voices are loud. Precisely for this reason, some developments unfold quietly—without cameras, yet with the potential to produce far deeper consequences...

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Each of Trump’s moves deepens Europe’s strategic distrust toward the United States. Macron uses this distrust to consolidate leadership around himself

Each of Trump’s moves deepens Europe’s strategic distrust toward the United States. Macron uses this distrust to consolidate leadership around himself

Resit Kemal As / Editor-in-Chief, World Of Global   International politics is often interpreted through the lens of interests; yet there are moments when the personal characters of leaders overshadow the official policies of states. The relationship between French President Emmanuel Macron and the old–new powerful figure of the United States, Donald Trump, reflects precisely...

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Greenland Tensions Escalate: Europe Moves Against Trump

Greenland Tensions Escalate: Europe Moves Against Trump

European Union (EU) leaders will convene at an extraordinary summit on Thursday, January 22, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose additional tariffs on countries that support Greenland. A written statement was issued by the Spokesperson of the EU Council Presidency regarding the extraordinary summit. The statement said: “EU Council President António Costa will...

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South Korea’s Lee, Italy’s Meloni Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in AI, Chips

South Korea’s Lee, Italy’s Meloni Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in AI, Chips

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed on Monday to expand cooperation in sectors such as artificial intelligence, aerospace, chips and critical minerals, according to the Blue House. Meloni is visiting South Korea for summit talks with Lee. South Korea is a global leader in semiconductors and the countries...

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In Response to Tariffs: Germany May Increase Rent for U.S. Military Bases in the Country

In Response to Tariffs: Germany May Increase Rent for U.S. Military Bases in the Country

It has been claimed that Germany could significantly increase the rent charged for U.S. military bases on its territory in response to potential tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump may impose in the context of Greenland. According to a report by The Times, citing its sources, Germany is preparing to retaliate against possible new U.S....

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France: NATO’s Trojan Horse, or Europe’s Uncomfortable Mirror? – Resit Kemal As

France: NATO’s Trojan Horse, or Europe’s Uncomfortable Mirror? – Resit Kemal As

Resit Kemal As, Editor-in-Chief – World Of Global Tensions within NATO are no longer confined to technical disagreements whispered behind closed doors. The strategic friction between France and the United States exposes a far deeper question about the alliance itself: Is NATO still a collective security framework, or has it evolved into a discipline mechanism...