As the NATO alliance gathers for its 75th-anniversary summit in Washington, all eyes are on U.S. President Joe Biden. There are widespread concerns about his age and mental fitness, especially after his lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump in June. Former NATO deputy secretary-general Rose Gottemoeller has emphasized the importance of this moment
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call for a snap election in an attempt to gain clarity on support for his government has backfired. Despite his efforts, the outcome of the election did not go as planned, leaving Macron in a precarious position. Armin Steinbach, an expert in EU Law and economics, believes that Macron’s
The possibility of President Joe Biden bowing out of the 2024 race and launching an accelerated Democratic primary has been proposed by two Democrats with an influential network, including Rosa Brooks and Ted Dintersmith. Their proposal has sparked discussions among powerful Democrats, donors, and campaign officials, as pressure mounts on Biden following his lackluster debate
Iran recently elected Masoud Pezeshkian as its new president, in a surprising win for the reformist camp in the country. Pezeshkian managed to secure 16.3 million votes, beating out his rival Saeed Jalili, a hard-line former nuclear negotiator. Despite being labeled as a “token reformist” and a “second-tier candidate” by many analysts, Pezeshkian’s victory signals
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent trip to Moscow to meet with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has sparked criticism from the European Union. Orban, known for his self-proclaimed peacemaker status, has maintained working relations with Russia despite most Western countries severing ties in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This has put Hungary in a
President Joe Biden is currently under fire from some of his own party’s wealthy donors, who are demanding that he withdraw from the presidential race in the wake of a poor debate performance. Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, one of the founders of The Walt Disney Company, has announced that she will
In a recent development, the Biden administration has made the decision to revoke eight licenses that allowed certain companies to ship goods to Huawei, a Chinese telecoms equipment giant. This move is part of an effort to exert pressure on the resurgent company. The Commerce Department, responsible for overseeing U.S. export policy, shared that certain
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent visit to Ukraine marks his first wartime visit to the country, signaling a potential shift in his stance on the conflict in the region. As a widely viewed ally of Russia within the European Union, Orban’s visit carries significant weight in the ongoing discussions about peace and security in
The recent French parliamentary elections have shown a surge in support for the far-right National Rally (RN), causing concern among left-wing and centrist parties. With the first round results indicating a strong showing for the RN, there is a scramble to prevent them from dominating the National Assembly and gaining a majority in the upcoming
The first round of the snap parliamentary election in France has revealed a significant surge in votes for the anti-immigrant National Rally party. Early polling data indicates that National Rally (RN) secured 34% of the vote, while the leftist New Popular Front (NFP) alliance received 28.1% of the votes. Surprisingly, President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Together