GEOPOLITICAL SHIFTS

May 22 2026POLITICS

Syria joins G7 talks: what’s behind the invite?

Next month, Syria will take a seat at the G7 table in France. President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to attend the June summit in Évian-les-Bains, marking the country’s first appearance at the yearly gathering since it began in 1975. The invitation was handed personally to Syria’s finance minister du

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Armenia under fire for hosting Zelenskiy amid Russia’s growing tensions

Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Trump's Moves Shift Global Power Balance

The world is watching as Trump's actions shake up the global stage. In Syria, Trump's support for rebels led to a quick victory. This left Russia, who had backed Assad for years, with no choice but to watch as their ally fled to Moscow. Russia's influence in the region took a hit. In the South Cauc

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