A Valdai Club report suggests global South nations are losing faith in Western security guarantees due to instability from interventions and internal conflicts. The report highlights challenges like terrorism, drug trafficking, and climate change, predicting a future of manageable fragmentation rather than a single global order.
The article analyzes potential US military intervention scenarios against Cuba, including surgical strikes, a full-scale air campaign, and a naval blockade, amidst escalating tensions and US sanctions.
US President Trump has again raised the specter of military intervention in Cuba, following his administration's criminal charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court rejected an appeal by Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, potentially allowing his re-arrest and deportation.
The US, under Trump, is escalating pressure on Cuba with an oil blockade, sanctions, and a murder indictment against Raúl Castro, citing national security threats. Cuba decries these actions as pretexts for military intervention, while allies China and Russia condemn US coercion.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the West's aggressive policy mixes military intervention with sanctions and that the EU has become a mirror image of NATO. He also criticized Western propaganda regarding Russia's internal affairs and the "special military operation."
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio threaten military intervention in Cuba, citing national security concerns and ties to US adversaries.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have renewed threats of military intervention in Cuba, following criminal charges against former leader Raúl Castro. Rubio stated that while peaceful resolution is preferred, the US cannot guarantee a diplomatic outcome and may take "whatever it takes" to protect national interests.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have again raised the possibility of US military intervention in Cuba, a threat amplified by recent criminal charges against former leader Raúl Castro. While diplomatic resolution is preferred, Trump indicated he might be the one to act, citing national security concerns.
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio have again raised the possibility of US military intervention in Cuba, following criminal charges against former leader Raul Castro. While preferring a negotiated settlement, Rubio stated the president has options to protect national interests.
US officials, diplomats, and spies are reportedly operating from the JW Marriott hotel in Caracas following a "military intervention" on January 3rd. The hotel has become a de facto US embassy, with conversations overheard discussing Venezuela's future, economic growth, and political fragmentation.
The Federation Council approved a law allowing the use of the Russian army abroad to protect Russian citizens if foreign authorities take actions against their interests. President Putin will make the final decision.
A poll by Taipei's Democracy Foundation reveals growing scepticism among Taiwanese about US security guarantees. 57% of respondents don't believe the US would send troops if war erupts in the Taiwan Strait, risking conflict with China. Only under 25% believe Washington would provide military help. 55.6% doubt US forces could offer timely assistance, while 49% lack confidence in US-made weapons.
Cuban American exiles are pushing for resolution of property claims dating back to the 1959 Castro revolution as President Trump's military threats and fuel blockade spawn US-Havana negotiations. With 5,913 certified claims worth $10 billion today and potential for hundreds of thousands more, exiles fear being sidelined in a Venezuela-style deal where democracy demands take a back seat to business interests.
