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Four EU States Push “Plan B” as Brussels Struggles to Finalize Long-Term Ukraine Funding
A new split has emerged inside the European Union over how to finance Ukraine’s budget in the coming years, after Italy, Belgium, Malta, and Bulgaria jointly urged Brussels to slow down on its flagship plan to use frozen Russian state assets as collateral for large-scale loans to Kyiv.
10 hours ago3 min read
A Conversation with Ambassador Maurizio Massari: Diplomacy, Leadership, and Italy’s Vision at the United Nations
An in-depth conversation with Ambassador Maurizio Massari, Italy’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on diplomacy, multilateral reform, gender equality, the UN’s role in Ukraine, and Italy’s vision for the future of global cooperation.
2 days ago6 min read
ASPI Releases Landmark Report Warning That the U.S.–Japan Alliance Is Under Strain Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Threats
As Washington recalibrates its global strategy and Tokyo accelerates its security reforms, the U.S.–Japan alliance now faces a defining test: whether it can maintain coherence and trust in an era of heightened geopolitical volatility — or whether political dissonance at the top will undermine one of the Indo-Pacific’s most essential stabilizing pillars.
2 days ago2 min read
Ukraine Is Being Pushed Toward a Deal That Ignores the Core Issue: Russia’s Ongoing Aggression and the Erosion of International Law
Ukraine faces pressure to accept territorial concessions as unofficial U.S. envoys and financial interests shape peace talks, risking global norms and legitimizing Russian aggression.
3 days ago4 min read
UN Warns Social Media Bans for Children Could Backfire as Australia Blocks Platforms for Under-16s
The debate now underway in Australia will shape how countries worldwide respond to the rapidly evolving challenge of safeguarding children online—balancing protection with autonomy, safety with access, and regulation with rights.
3 days ago3 min read
New U.S. Rules for Visa Waiver Travelers: Expanded Data Collection, Mandatory Social Media Disclosure, and What It Means for Millions of Visitors
This change represents one of the most far-reaching updates to U.S. travel screening in over a decade, reflecting a broader shift in how gov
3 days ago3 min read
Italy’s Cuisine Earns UNESCO World Heritage Status — A Global Recognition of Culture, Identity, and Tradition
UNESCO’s decision confirms what countless people around the world already understand:
Italian cuisine is not simply about what is on the plate. It is about continuity, community, and a way of life that continues to enrich global culture.
3 days ago2 min read
A Radical Reorientation: Inside the Unpublished National Security Strategy That Reimagines America’s Global Role
Inside the unpublished National Security Strategy obtained by Defense One, the Trump administration outlines a radical overhaul of America’s global role—from shifting alliances in Europe and a new “Make Europe Great Again” agenda to the creation of a proposed C5 power bloc with China, Russia, India, and Japan. The document rejects U.S. hegemony, calls for a cultural-values campaign abroad, and repositions American priorities toward the Western Hemisphere and regional “champio
3 days ago4 min read
Zelenskyy’s High-Stakes Diplomatic Sprint From London to Brussels and Rome Amid U.S.–Russia Backchannel Turbulence and Rising European Anxiety
Zelenskyy races across Europe for urgent talks with NATO, the EU, and Italy as U.S.–Russia backchannel contacts raise tensions over Ukraine’s security.
5 days ago4 min read
EU and Canada Forge Ahead on Digital Sovereignty, AI Cooperation, and Media Resilience at First Digital Partnership Council
EU–Canada launch new AI and digital identity agreements, boosting innovation, security, and media integrity as part of their strengthened Digital Partnership.
5 days ago3 min read
Trump’s 2025 National Security Strategy: “President of Peace,” New Monroe Doctrine, and a Quiet Pivot Toward Russia
A close read of the new NSS reveals a radical reordering of U.S. priorities, sweeping culture-war language, and peace claims that look far less decisive under scrutiny.
Dec 57 min read
Witkoff Bows to the Kremlin: “I Have Deep Respect for President Putin”
A leaked transcript reveals Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff advising Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov on how to manipulate Donald Trump, praising Vladimir Putin, and proposing territorial concessions for Ukraine. U.S. lawmakers demand Witkoff’s removal as Moscow denies the leaks — while admitting the calls were made over WhatsApp. The scandal exposes how Russia shaped a pro-Kremlin narrative inside the White House and why the “peace plan” pushed on Ukraine was never real.
Nov 264 min read
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