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Trump’s Win Shakes Global Conflicts: Zelensky On Guard, Netanyahu Gains Ground

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just dismissed his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant. Official Facebook account

The election of Donald Trump has begun affecting global dynamics. In Ukraine, Zelensky fears losing U.S. support and has warned Europe against “suicidal” concessions to Russia. In Israel, Netanyahu stands as the main beneficiary, as Trump’s victory grants him the freedom to pursue his objectives unfettered.

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Trump’s Return Marks A New Chapter Of World History — And It Starts With Chaos

How A Nationalist Autocracy Can Crush Democracy — A German Take On Trump's Return
Trump supporters rally outside of his Mar-A-Lago estate as they await the final results of the 2024 presidential elections. Dave Decker/ZUMA Press

Donald Trump’s victory comes in a world that is different from that of 2016. It is more fractured and dangerous. In this context, the European Union, divided and weakened, risks becoming Trump’s first casualty.

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What Record Spending On Weapons Means In A World Where The Next War May Be Virtual

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A police special operations team stands outside after a training exercise at a training center in Germany Daniel Karmann/dpa/ZUMA

Governments spent 2.3 trilllion euros on the military, a 6% increase over 2022, the highest growth recorded in over a decade. This is the first time spending jumps were registered on all five continents, and not just countries at war. What does it say about this inflection point in history?

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