Opinion

OPINION - Trumpian foreign policy: Washington revives historical imperialism

OPINION - Trumpian foreign policy: Washington revives historical imperialism

For five generations the US provided economic stability, political weight, and military deterrence, but nothing lasts forever. Someday the US will not, or will not be able to provide those things for Europe.

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OPINION - Tinubu in Ankara: Strengthening the strategic partnership between Nigeria and Türkiye
28.01.2026

OPINION - Tinubu in Ankara: Strengthening the strategic partnership between Nigeria and Türkiye

For Nigeria, engagement with Türkiye offers access to Ankara's expertise in counterterrorism, modern military systems, and strategic planning, supporting its efforts to address insurgency and enhance national security

OPINION - Tensions over ICE in US: What do these immigration policies portend?
27.01.2026

OPINION - Tensions over ICE in US: What do these immigration policies portend?

Immigration policy relies more on political messages than real solutions. As country with world's largest immigration detention system, US sets example

OPINION - Ending impunity: The need for a boycott of Israeli teams
26.01.2026

OPINION - Ending impunity: The need for a boycott of Israeli teams

Until there is meaningful action taken to suspend Israel from international competition, sport will continue to serve as an important site for demanding accountability and justice

OPINION - Macron and the chronic instability of French governance
21.01.2026

OPINION - Macron and the chronic instability of French governance

Looking ahead, expectations must be tempered. Sweeping reforms are unlikely. Budget battles will remain central, and constitutional tools will continue to be last options rather than pragmatic tools

OPINION - The sick and aging man of the world: Europe
20.01.2026

OPINION - The sick and aging man of the world: Europe

Originally used to describe individual European states, the term 'the sick man' has evolved into a structural metaphor for the entire continent. Europe is quickly losing its ability to set the rules in the new landscape of global competition