Vienna has seen another protest against the results of parliamentary elections that were held back in September 2024. A crowd protesting the victory of the right-populist Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) marched …
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Not shelling out: The European Union attempts to relaunch its defense industry amid the threat of conflict with Russia
Europe is on the cusp of a “big bang” that is expected to significantly bolster its defense capabilities, promised Andrius Kubilius, the EU’s first-ever Commissioner for Defense. The bloc’s adversary …
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As soon as Donald Trump took office, Elon Musk effectively became the second most powerful figure in the White House. While he holds no official constitutional authority, he is already …
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Disarmed forces: Putin has “ground down” nearly all Soviet military stockpiles, reducing the intensity of the war in Ukraine
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II. It has also resulted in the largest depletion of military equipment in 80 …
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Fight like a girl: Leaders of Germany’s much-hated extreme right and left parties clash over protest votes
With less than a month left before Germany’s early elections on Feb. 23, the country’s more extremist political elements have decided to improve their chances by making some radical changes. …
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The Gasman Cometh: Moscow risks losing Transnistria by creating energy problems for Moldova
The suspension of Russian gas supplies to Moldova has plunged the pro-Russian region of Transnistria into a state of cold and darkness. Since Jan. 1, the region has been left …
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Unfaithful offspring: How the Afghan Taliban turned against Pakistan and why the threat of a new war is real
The Taliban has officially accused Pakistani authorities of supporting ISIS — this at a time when armed clashes along the Afghan-Pakistani border are escalating rapidly. The Taliban, which took control …
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The U.S. Senate has begun vetting candidates for key positions in Donald Trump’s incoming administration. While these appointments are expected to be confirmed shortly after the January 20 inauguration, several …
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“I knew immediately that the Turks would launch an operation”: Syrian Kurds prepare for war of survival after fall of Assad
While much of Syria celebrates the fall of the Assad regime, the mood in the country’s north is grim. Seizing the moment of chaos, Turkey and its proxy, the Syrian …
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Afgantsy Redux: How Russian military intelligence used the Taliban to bleed U.S. forces at the end of America’s longest war
The GRU, Russia’s military intelligence agency, spent years financing terrorist groups in Afghanistan to target U.S. and coalition forces. An investigation by The Insider has not only confirmed the existence …
