What happens to Russia when Vladimir Putin steps down? Some think a new leader might emerge, one who mirrors Nikita Khrushchev's style. Unlike Putin's dream of a vast Russian empire, a Khrushchev-like figure might seek a friendlier relationship with the West. Back in the 1960s, Khrushchev welcomed f
Vladimir Putin's leadership has always fascinated the world. Media portrays him as both enigmatic and compelling. His ability to maintain power is a puzzle many are eager to solve. But how does he do it? Could the answer lie in the unique traits of the Russian people? Putin's charm and strong rheto
As 2025 kicks off, Ukraine finds itself in a tough spot, with Russia holding the upper hand and former President Donald Trump returning to the White House. The war, now over 1, 000 days old, has seen Ukrainian manpower dwindle while Russia ramps up attacks on cities. Nearly a fifth of Ukraine's terr
For a long time, the protection of civilians (POC) in conflict wasn't a big deal in military strategies. It was more about arms bearers following international humanitarian law (IHL). But things are changing. The nature of conflicts is transforming, with more internal fights happening in cities by u
Rep. Dan Meuser from Pennsylvania has thrown his support behind Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana for the House Speaker position. With the Republican Party holding a slim one-vote majority, the decision is crucial, especially for certifying the 2024 election results. Meuser believes that Johnson's jo
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been making some big claims about taking over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But hold on a second, says a conservative writer. They think it's all just a show. Dace Potas, the head of Lone Conservative, a big conservative student publication in Am
On Sunday, Ukrainian forces made a surprising move, kicking off a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region. The day saw over 179 fierce skirmishes, with Ukraine claiming significant losses for Russian and North Korean troops. Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles pushed forward, heading toward a few vi
Elon Musk, a billionaire supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump, has publicly turned against Nigel Farage, a British anti-immigrant politician. Just weeks ago, Musk was backing Farage's party, Reform U. K. , but now he's calling for new leadership. Musk tweeted that Farage lacks what it takes,
In Austria, the political landscape shifted suddenly when Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced his resignation. The crisis meeting held by the conservative ruling party, People’s Party (OVP), aimed to select a successor. Christian Stocker, aged 64, was chosen as the interim party leader. This move com
President Biden recently signed a bill aimed at boosting Social Security payments for public employees like teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This move affects nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their public service careers. The bill, known as the Social Security Fairness A
