The post-1945 global order is unraveling at an alarming pace, and Donald Trump is at the helm of this transformation, steering America into a might-is-right world. In an unprecedented display at the United Nations this week, the United States aligned itself with Russia and North Korea against

One of the biggest concerns about Donald Trump’s economic policies was the possibility that he might pressure the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates, potentially undermining its independence. So far, that fear has not materialized. Instead, Trump has taken on an even greater challenge:

Facing a fractured transatlantic alliance, European leaders have launched a diplomatic effort to salvage ties and prevent America from stepping away from Ukraine. On February 24th, French President Emmanuel Macron rushed to Washington—just three days ahead of British Prime Minister Sir Keir

Ukrainian officials are currently engaged in high-stakes negotiations with the United States, facing a level of brinkmanship that is extreme even by Donald Trump’s standards. His administration is demanding that Ukraine hand over a significant share of profits from its mining, ports, and other

As the final votes were counted in Germany’s election, three key takeaways emerged. First, the opposition Christian Democrats (CDU), along with their Bavarian counterpart, the Christian Social Union (CSU), secured a clear, albeit underwhelming, victory with 29% of the vote. This outcome positions

All American presidents eventually reach a point where they wish they had more power. Most, however, accept that Congress and the courts play an essential role in governance. Donald Trump, in contrast, appears to interpret Article II of the Constitution as a carte blanche for presidential

In his first whirlwind month back in office, Donald Trump has thrilled his base and stunned his opponents. Through an aggressive flurry of executive actions, he is attempting to transform the presidency into the dominant branch of government. The pressing question is: how far will he go before he

Javier Milei, Argentina's newly elected president, is grappling with his first major scandal. On February 14th, he posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) praising a cryptocurrency called $LIBRA, claiming it would help fund "small companies and Argentine ventures." Within an hour,

Stockpickers rely on a specific set of skills—analyzing financial statements, understanding corporate strategies, and reading market sentiment. In China, however, they also need to interpret the shifting moods of Xi Jinping. Five years ago, Chinese regulators launched a sweeping crackdown on the

The past week has been a wake-up call for Europe. The old order is shifting, and the continent can no longer rely on outdated assumptions about its security and global influence. Ukraine is on the brink, Russia is asserting its interests, and America—under Donald Trump’s leadership—is redefining