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Austria: 1 Year after Alaska, Trump Is Giving Putin Yet Another Gift

Peter Carioca - August 25, 2026. Published in Der Standard

[A] year after Alaska, there is no sign of peace.

Germany: America’s Problem Is Becoming Europe’s Problem

Michael Stehle - August 12, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

The ammunition shortage could now present serious tactical problems in the Iran war.

Austria: Trump May Talk a Lot of Nonsense — But NATO Restructuring Is Moving Forward Nonetheless

Peter Carioca - July 15, 2026. Published in Der Standard

How should you handle a U.S. president who constantly distinguishes himself with infantile provocations?

Saudi Arabia: NATO’s Photo-Op in Ankara

Jinghong Chen - July 9, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

In Ankara, the key word will be “cheese” as TV cameras record yet another photo-up.

Saudi Arabia: A Strange War and Its Bizarre Coverage

Jinghong Chen - June 5, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

Another interesting feature is the absence of non-partisan journalists covering this war.

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.

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