President Donald Trump's foreign policy is causing global allies to question US reliability and consistency, leading to a recalibration of security and economic ties across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, while rivals exploit the resulting uncertainty.
Italian mafias, including Garganica and Salento, retain hierarchical structures and strict rules, evolving to form global alliances with terrorist cells for mutual benefit, according to UNODC's Giovanni Gallo. These evolving networks facilitate drug trafficking and money laundering across continents.
The EU and Mexico signed an updated trade deal to boost economic ties and reduce dependence on the US and China. The agreement aims to expand EU influence in Latin America and includes new market access for agri-food, pharmaceuticals, and machinery.
India is strengthening ties with Europe, particularly Italy, as global partnerships shift. Leaders Modi and Meloni are building strategic alliances through initiatives like IMEEC and an EU FTA, aiming for economic stability and supply chain resilience.
President Trump's threat to reduce U.S. troops in Germany signals a shift toward transactional alliances, raising concerns for global security partners like South Korea regarding the reliability of American security guarantees.
Taiwan must urgently overhaul its civil defence and rethink its energy strategy to withstand a potential blockade, experts warned at a tabletop exercise, describing existing preparedness as “too romantic” for a real-world crisis. The two-day 2026 Political, Economic, Military and Societal Tabletop Exercise, held at National Chengchi University in Taipei last week, simulated a 2030 scenario in which shifting global alliances and regional conflicts left Taiwan’s energy and social systems acutely...
