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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Europe's Defense Wake-Up Call

Europe is in a state of uncertainty. The continent is grappling with a sudden shift in its security landscape. The U. S. has been a steadfast ally for decades, but recent events have left Europeans wondering if that support is waning. A series of events has sparked this anxiety. The U. S. has be

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Bosnia's Peace in Jeopardy: NATO Steps Up

Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing a tense situation. NATO's secretary general, Mark Rutte, recently visited Sarajevo. He met with the country's three-member presidency. This presidency is a key part of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The agreement ended a brutal war in the 1990s. The war killed over

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Why Hungary Says No to Ukraine in NATO

Hungary's foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has made it clear that Ukraine joining NATO is not going to happen. He thinks it would bring the war right into NATO's backyard, which could lead to a third world war. Hungary isn't alone in this view; Slovakia, Germany, and the U. S. also have reservatio

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Mar 05 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Trump: A Shaky Alliance

Mark Rutte, the NATO chief, had a chat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He suggested that Zelenskyy should consider mending fences with U. S. President Donald Trump. This came after a heated meeting between the two leaders. The disagreement was about how to handle Russia's ongoing invas

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

NATO's Big Moves: Europe's Defense in the Spotlight

NATO's largest combat exercises of 2025 are underway, with a focus on rapid deployment along the eastern border. This comes at a time when Europe is feeling the heat of uncertainty due to shifts in U. S. policy under President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been pushing European al

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

NATO Drills Amid Trump's Ukraine Shift

Near Romania's border with Ukraine, NATO's Allied Reaction Force (ARF) recently held large-scale military exercises. These drills, known as Steadfast Dart 25, involved tanks, fighter jets, and other military units from nine allied countries. These exercises showcased NATO's ability to respond swiftl

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Leader: Ready to Step Down for Peace, but Not for Minerals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently stated that he would step down if it meant securing peace for his country. He even suggested that he could swap his position for Ukraine's membership in NATO. This bold statement came during a press conference where he was asked if he would resign to e

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Feb 24 2025POLITICS

Zelenskyy's Big Offer: Peace or NATO, But at What Cost?

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently made a bold statement. He said he'd step down if it meant peace for Ukraine or if Ukraine could join NATO. This came up during a chat with reporters in Kyiv. Zelenskyy made it clear that he's focused on keeping Ukraine safe right now, not in the dista

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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

Poland's Economic Boom: Lessons from a Small Nation

Poland's journey from economic struggle to success is a tale of determination and strategic alliances. The country's GDP per capita has skyrocketed since 1990, thanks to joining NATO and the EU. These institutions provided security and access to a larger market, helping Poland overcome decades of di

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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

US Troops in Eastern Europe: What's the Real Deal?

The Polish President, Andrzej Duda, recently shared some reassuring news. He said the U. S. won't be pulling back its troops from Poland or the NATO's eastern border. This comes at a time when there's a lot of talk about the U. S. pushing Europe to take more responsibility for its own defense.

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