On the final weekend of June, Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) will convene for its party conference. Despite their presence in government, the significant ministries they secured during coalition negotiations, and several notable policy achievements, the event is unlikely to be a resounding triumph. There are several reasons for this underlying tension. Firstly, the party…
In the primary election for mayor in New York City, Zohran Mamdani is poised to become the democratic nominee for mayor. The 33-year-old state assemblymember and democratic socialist has recently skyrocketed in the polls, fueled by in-person interactions, viral videos and policy proposals that appear to have resonated especially among younger and first-time primary voters….
The news landscape is rapidly changing in the U.S. Since Donald Trump decided to run for president ten years ago, the scrutiny of the media has intensified. Trump criticized the media, referred to many stories as fake news, and many were surprised when he was proven right. The reporters did actually not report news, they…
Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites and kills top generals, and Iran retaliates with missile barrages. That is the most recent news from the Middle East as the conflict is escalating and will likely be a long one. It might seem like an uneven fight as Iran has more than 92 million people against Israel with…
Trump returned to the White House with the same agenda as in his first term as it relates to China. Be tough, create fair trade, be strong militarily and make sure China is not growing in global geopolitical importance. Trump has decided to back down to some degree and try to find a common ground…
