Tuesday (June 23rd): Italy’s Meloni Turns on Trump
Giorgia Meloni - Prime Minister of Italy Name? Giorgia Meloni Westphalian identity? Italian Age? 49 Why is she in the news? Following last week's G7 summit in France, U.S. President…
Tuesday (June 16th): Starmer wants to ban Social Media for Under-16s
Name? Keir Starmer Westphalian identity? British Age? 63 Why is he in the news? Yesterday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a social media ban for children under the age of…
Sisoulith and Lâm’s ROMANCE: Strengthening the Laos-Vietnam Cross-border Cooperation
Sisoulith and Lâm’s relationship is rooted in historic political ties and mutual trust, driving deeper cooperation. With the help of Vietnam, Sisoulith is aiming to make Laos a regional investment hub, while Lâm is seeking to expand Vietnam's strategic influence. Joint projects are strengthening trade, security, and development in both countries.
Frostadóttir’s BLAZING Rewriting of Icelandic Defence Strategy
Increasing regional tensions have reignited plans for a referendum on Iceland’s potential EU membership, set to be held by the end of 2027. As relations with the United States of America worsen, Frostadóttir is pursuing new partnerships to reinforce Iceland’s security. Frostadóttir’s tactics provide a model for small-state security strategy.
Oil-drilling project leaves Lula’s climate leadership COLD ahead of hosting COP30
Brazil’s president Lula’s support for offshore oil drilling at the mouth of the Amazon river has revealed a gap between his climate rhetoric and policy actions. The president's claims of…
Petro’s MILD Labour Reform Win Despite Months of Rejection
Despite two congressional rejections, and a failed proposed referendum, the eventual approval of Petro’s labour reform marks a major political win ahead of the 2026 Colombian elections. The repeated legislative…
Min Aung Hlaing COLD as Rebel Groups Escalate Offences and Challenge Military Control
Burmese Commander-in-Chief Hlaing faces increasing challenges as coordinated rebel offensives intensify, leading to significant territorial losses. Despite Chinese and Russian support, Hlaing’s power continues to decrease amid strengthened rebel offensives,…
Sheinbaum’s HOT navigation of Mexico’s Future amid U.S. Tensions and Economic Challenges
Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico's first female president in June 2024 U.S. President Trump threatens tariffs on all Mexican imports as a result of drug trafficking and migration across…
Scholz MILD as a rise in the German far right pushes for tighter border controls
Rising public concern in Germany following a knife attack, carried out by an asylum seeker and member of the Islamic State Jihadist group puts Scholz under pressure. Germany is experiencing…