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Philippines: The US Uses Allies To Surround Rivals. Poor Allies

Jinghong Chen - May 16, 2026. Published in The Manila Times

Austria: Putin’s Phony Parade Passes without Incident Thanks to Trump

Anna Wright - May 11, 2026. Published in Der Standard

Once again, it was Donald Trump who came to Vladimir Putin's aid in his hour of need.

Ghana: What an Unfair World: The ‘Disunited’ United Nations Exposed by Ongoing Wars

Jinghong Chen - April 1, 2026. Published in GhanaWeb

The hypocrisy of global powers is glaring.

Nigeria: Like Ukraine, Iran Hasn’t Turned an Easy Prey

Jinghong Chen - March 19, 2026. Published in The Sun

If the total collapse of Iran was the strategic objective of this war, then Washington needs a rethink.

Egypt: Between the Ukrainian and Iranian Traps

Translator - March 17, 2026. Published in almasryalyoum

If Russia and China were to provide Iran with military, intelligence and technological support, along with the necessary military equipment, particularly in the fields of air defense, aviation, electronics and drones ... then Iran would undoubtedly turn into a dangerous trap for the U.S.

Germany: Friedrich Merz Bids Farewell to International Law

Kirsty Low - March 8, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Rundschau

[Merz is] attempting to pursue realpolitik in a world where might increasingly makes right.

Germany: Trump and Ukraine: Thinly Veiled Blackmail

Fiona Garratt - February 14, 2026. Published in Die Tageszeitung

Trump is threatening to cut Kyiv's U.S. security guarantees ... What is this man talking about? There are no ... commitments from Washington regarding ... security.

Egypt: Strained Alliances and the Transformation of Global Order

Jinghong Chen - February 9, 2026. Published in Ahram Online

The rise of transactional unilateral diplomacy—most visibly associated with U.S. President Donald Trump—has exposed structural vulnerabilities in the alliance system.

Saudi Arabia: War and Atrocities Left Unchecked as International Law Weakens

Jinghong Chen - February 9, 2026. Published in Arab News

The consequences of demolishing the old post World War II order will be felt for years to come.

Japan: 1 Year into Trump Administration: Don’t Lose Your Allies’ Trust

Dorothy Phoenix - January 22, 2026. Published in Sankei Shimbun

The autumn midterm elections are approaching, and Trump-style policy administration could ramp up.

Germany: We’re Dividing Up the World as We Please

Michael Stehle - January 12, 2026. Published in Die Tageszeitung

Trump, Putin and Xi desire the brutal world of yesterday.

Germany: Drones Targeting Putin? US Security Guarantees for Ukraine Would Be Worthless as Proposed

Kirsty Low - January 12, 2026. Published in Der Standard

If it were to be accepted that Ukraine is the aggressor ... allied states would not be obliged to provide assistance.

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