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Transactional Power: The Transformation of U.S. Foreign Policy Under Donald Trump

The modern foreign policy of Donald Trump represents a structural departure from the post–World War II American doctrine that emphasized alliances, democratic values, and institutional leadership. Instead, Trump’s approach prioritizes transactional deal-making, bilateral…

April 13, 2026NATO, Trump, USA

Democracy Governance

Presidential Elections in Djibouti (2026)

Djibouti’s 2026 presidential election, scheduled for 10 April 2026, is formally competitive but substantively structured to preserve the dominance of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, who is seeking a sixth term after…

April 10, 2026Djibouti, elections

Corruption Democracy Geoeconomics Geopolitics Governance

Information Legitimation of a Possible Fidesz Victory in Hungary Through the Model of Premature Result Imposition

The closed-door negotiations in Budapest on April 7–8 between representatives of the U.S. administration and the Hungarian leadership created a favorable foreign-policy window for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to implement…

April 10, 2026elections, Hungary, USA

Democracy Geopolitics Governance Terrorism

Moscow in the Sahel: The Strategic Erosion of U.S. Influence in West Africa

The military regimes of the Sahel states—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—are forming a new security and political alliance while distancing themselves from Western partners. Russia is playing a central role in shaping…

April 9, 2026Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Russia, USA

Democracy Geopolitics Governance

Myanmar’s “Elected” President: Military Consolidation Behind a Civilian Facade

The appointment of Min Aung Hlaing as president in 2026 represents not a democratic transition, but the institutionalization of military rule under a civilian veneer. Although formally “elected” through a parliamentary process, the…

April 6, 2026Myanmar

Democracy

Violence, Pressure, and Plausible Deniability in Serbia’s Local Elections

The local elections held in Serbia on 29 March across ten municipalities were expected to serve as a routine democratic exercise. Instead, they exposed a deeply troubling environment characterized by violence,…

April 3, 2026elections, Serbia

Conflict Democracy

Slovakia Moves to Close Legal Gaps as Russian Drone Strikes Near Its Border Raise Alarm”

Following an attack by a Russian Shahed-type drone on an electrical substation in the city of Perechyn (Zakarpattia region, approximately 10 km from the Ukrainian–Slovak border), Slovak President Peter Pellegrini initiated the introduction of…

April 3, 2026NATO, Slovakia

Democracy Energy Geoeconomics Propaganda and Disinformation

Debates in the Swiss Parliament on Lifting Sanctions Against Russia: A Dangerous Signal for Europe

Discussions have intensified in the Swiss Parliament regarding the potential lifting of sanctions against Russia, amid a deepening energy crisis in Europe and ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Jean-Luc Addor,…

April 2, 2026Russia, Sanctions, Switzerland

Democracy Governance

Constitutional Court Overturns Osmani`s Decree-34 Days to Elect President

Kosovo Political Crisis: Consequences and Strategic Risks The recent ruling by the Constitutional Court of Kosovo, which invalidated the presidential decree to dissolve parliament, marks a defining moment in Kosovo`s…

March 26, 2026elections, Kosovo

Democracy Economy Governance

Political Stability in Cuba: Risks of Power Change and Potential Consequences

Cuba is currently experiencing one of the most severe economic and social crises since the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. The country faces an acute shortage…

March 17, 2026Cuba, USA