Trump’s unpredictability overshadows NATO’s Hague summit, forcing allies to hike defense spending while confronting the Russian threat.
Europe
Europe is being transformed by an aging population and the influx of migrants. War and reactionary politics harken back to its bloody past. Situated between two dueling superpowers, China and America, many in Europe feel squeezed and seek strategic autonomy. But Russia is on its borders.
Ukraine’s Ukrainian Shield region is rich in critical minerals, including lithium and graphite, but lacks essential infrastructure and security.
A U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal tests public opinion as war-weary Ukrainians are more open to talks but reject territorial concessions.
France’s nuclear arsenal is insufficient to replace U.S. deterrence, but expanding it could bolster European strategic autonomy.
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) fell 8.39% as European sales plunged 45%. CEO Elon Musk’s politics are harming his primary business — perhaps irreparably so.
Trump seeks a minerals deal with Ukraine to get exclusive access to critical materials like gallium, which is vital in defense manufacturing.
In 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Minnesota Vikings in the first-ever NFL regular season game in Dublin, Ireland, as the league expands its global push.
Every year, leaders from politics and business come together with economists, investors, and even celebrities at the World Economic Forum…
Boxer Tyson Fury could have a lucrative post-retirement career, leveraging his massive social media following to expand his food, beverage, and media brands.
South Korean EV and EV battery makers compete with China in Central Europe by leveraging innovation, industrial efficiency, and recycling.