U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for the Gaza Strip, unveiled on Monday during meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, comes at a crossroads. On the eve of the war’s two-year anniversary, the humanitarian dimensions of the crisis increasingly are intersecting with political pressures and security priorities. This …

There were no major surprises in the draft three-year budget submitted by the Russian government to the State Duma this week. The largest budget expense—defense spending—has been slightly reduced for the first time since the start of the full-scale war against Ukraine, but that is sadly not a sign of …

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán’s once-admired “illiberal model” is faltering — plagued by economic crisis, voter frustration, and collapsing governance. With the 2026 election looming, his future — and the global appeal of his system — is at stake as his government faces its biggest political test. Viktor Orbán is facing …