Drones and other new technologies are important, but the foundation of success remains the mobilization of the economy, numerical superiority, and artillery. A military expert reflects on three years since Russia’s invasion.
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The rise of a new king, the birth of a feminist icon, and the launch of a groundbreaking device.
The emerging geopolitical paradigm is one of a kind of “armed peace” led by states equipped with nuclear weapons as the ultimate guarantee of security. The battlefield now spans the range of hybrid threats and technological breakthroughs, introducing the potential for “strategic surprises.”
The dramatic shift by Meta, which announced it will abandon its fact-checking program, does not bode well for the fight against the spread of misinformation and disinformation online.
On Tuesday, Donald Trump refused to rule out the use of force to seize Greenland, which belongs to Denmark, and his eldest son arrived in the territory. He’s also been threatening land grabs from his neighbors. Is this for real?
A historic art exhibition, the start of a revolutionary political movement, and the birth of one of the greatest scientific minds.
A pioneering flight, the birth of a Hollywood star, and the passing of a racing legend.
A wartime tragedy, a shocking insurrection and the birth of a legendary heroine.
A French scandal, the birth of a dark political movement, and the start of an engineering marvel.
The previous world order, based on the domination of a few superpowers, has been turned upside down in 2024. Will this be the year of explosions, or the year of reactions? French political theorist Jacques Attali explains the theory of order through noise.
A major shift in a war, the loss of a literary icon, and a giant leap on Mars.
A legendary driver, a tech milestone, and the end of a beloved comic era.
A bold policy shift, a destructive winter storm, and the birth of a Pakistani athlete who would make Olympic history.
The birth of a nation, a major step toward European unity, and a groundbreaking public health move.
As James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown biopic on “The Bard” is about to hit the screens, we’ve gathered a collection of people singing Bob Dylan songs around the world.
The proclamation of a new capital city, the killing of a prime minister and the founding of an international aid NGO.
The release from exile of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the election of an Asian country’s first female leader and the opening of one of the highest-grossing movies of all-time.
The end of World War I’s longest battle, the premiere of a classical ballet and the birthday of a world famous rock n roll guitarist.
A self-immolation that started a wave of revolutions, the death of a dictator and the premiere of the longest-running American animated series.
We’ve got a political protest, the murder of a mysterious figure and the last recorded awakening of a famous volcano.
A famous press conference incident, an explorer’s lifetime achievement, and the beginning of the construction of the World’s largest power station.
As 2024 comes to an end, the words we’ve chosen reflect a year of division, from “polarization” in the U.S. to “brain rot” in the UK, or Switzerland’s “non binario”, international Words of the Year show how languages mirror the complex issues of our world.
The premiere of a Hollywood epic, the selection of a future U.N. leader, and the birth of a pop superstar.
The opening of the world’s first motel, a historic independence celebration, and the birth of a talented British actor.
The birth of a famous Irish singer, the U.S. entering a global war, and the tragic loss of a legendary musician in New York City.
The key question is whether any peace agreement will satisfy the U.S. president, or if he will push for real security guarantees for Kyiv. The question is what Trump will do if Russia or Ukraine (or both) refuse to negotiate on U.S. terms and are not intimidated by the threats of the American leader.
The turning point of the Second World War, the assassination of a Roman philosopher, and a catastrophic earthquake.
The first edition of a famous newspaper, a new president for Venezuela, and the birth of a famous American screenwriter.
The death of a famous leader, an important symbol of the civil rights movement, and a deadly fog.
How autonomous and semi-autonomous technology will operate in the future is up in the air, and the U.S. government will have to decide what limitations to place on its development and use. Those decisions may come sooner rather than later…
India operates in the gap between what society considers morally acceptable and what is legally permitted. While instances of blatant corruption can still shock, the idea of corruption in India is not condemned in its totality.
Israel and Lebanon have reached a U.S. and France-brokered ceasefire agreement. It’s an intricate agreement that requires a withdrawal of Israeli forces within 60 days, contingent on Hezbollah retreating north. And it shifts focus, allowing the war in Gaza to continue unabated.
U.S. President-elect Trump has tasked billionaire businessman Elon Musk with making the government cost-efficient. That may be an admirable objective, but the ideology driving it is wrong-headed… and dangerous.
The main conflicts today are deeply interconnected. A recent example is Taiwan’s former president urging Washington to prioritize arms shipments to Ukraine over Taiwan, arguing that the credibility of American deterrence is at stake. Will Trump make the connections?
As Indian billionaire Gautam Adani faces U.S. indictment, the implications for his longtime support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration are significant — all the while raising concerns about India’s sovereignty and the costs of protecting influential business allies.
Will Mexico’s leftist government show pragmatism in dealing with the next U.S. administration or just keep bashing Donald Trump and watch the dismal effects on its economy, asks Mexican political commentator Luis Rubio.
China has become Latin America’s leading partner, under the nose of the United States, which is busy elsewhere. Xi Jinping inaugurated a Chinese-built megaport in Peru, underscoring Beijing’s growing influence in the region — and the looming showdown with the future Trump administration.
Donald Trump’s reelection marks a new social coalition that found no voice in traditional political forces, writes Italian historian Giovanni Orsina in daily La Stampa. The utopian-liberal order of the 21st century failed to deliver on its promises and it succumbed to a boisterous, combative new right.
Donald Trump set out to win over young, disengaged heterosexual men as a core constituency. And he succeeded. As he embarks on a second mandate, German journalist Alice Hasters asks what it means for the #MeToo movement.
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.