Beijing on the Danube
Hungary’s unapologetic embrace of China defies Washington’s pressure, all while Viktor Orbán bets on economic alchemy to deliver political dividends by 2026—and maybe a second EV revolution
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Reading between the lines: China’s subtle influence campaign in Ireland
Beijing’s soft power tactics in Ireland reveal a sophisticated approach to shaping European perspectives, as detailed in recent investigative reporting that deserves careful contextual analysis
Romania elections and the anatomy of a democratic self-sabotage
The ban on the “dangerous” Georgescu led to the electoral surge of the “normal” far-right Simion, highlighting the paradox of liberal interventions that ultimately strengthen what they attempt to prevent
Erdoğan and Meloni’s calculated embrace: How Türkiye is rewriting Mediterranean alliances
The fourth Türkiye-Italy summit yielded defence pacts, energy deals, and veiled EU diplomacy—as Ankara exploits Rome’s pragmatism to circumvent European skepticism. The Turkish press framed it as a strategic masterstroke
A bridge too shrewd to miss
Türkiye eyes a starring role in the Three Seas Initiative. Not out of charity, but calculation. Ankara plays infrastructure like a violin—bow steady, strings taut, audience captive
Kashmir on a razor’s edge: Nuclear risks in the new Cold War
The deadly attack in Pahalgam highlights how the decades-old Kashmir conflict threatens to become a dangerous proxy battlefield between global powers
Trump blinks first: Beijing’s stoic face at the trade war retreat
As Trump signals a potential 145% tariff reduction, China maintains its characteristic blend of cautious optimism and principled demands, insisting on respect and equality rather than threats and blackmail
China-Africa trade doesn’t flinch—Washington does
As U.S. trade theatrics unsettle African markets, China-Africa trade keeps rising—quietly, unevenly, and always with a suitcase full of infrastructure contracts
The quite earthquake
Pope Francis (1936–2025) passed away on April 21, 2025, during Easter week. His death marked a profound pause for the Catholic Church
The soft empire: How China is building its influence in Southeast Asia
China’s soft push in Southeast Asia isn’t just about trade. It’s a carefully crafted strategy to entrench its influence through infrastructure, investments, and subtle cultural infiltration