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U.S. National Security Strategy and geopolitical rhetoric spark European alarm
Critics say the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy echoes nationalist rhetoric and urges cultivating resistance within Europe, prompting concern among European analysts about U.S. influence on EU politics and a push for settlements favorable to Russia in Ukraine.
Pentagon releases 2025 report on Chinese military modernization
The U.S. Department of Defense's 2025 Report to Congress documents steady PLA progress toward objectives for 2027—including capabilities potentially to coerce Taiwan—and emphasizes Chinese force modernization and multiple options for use against Taiwan.
U.S.–Venezuela tensions draw international attention and calls for de‑escalation
Following U.S. actions concerning Venezuelan airspace and a naval blockade on tankers under sanctions, France urged restraint and immediate de‑escalation at the UN, reflecting wider global concern about possible escalation in the region.
Reflections on 2025: Trump’s dominance and the outlook for 2026
Commentators and analysts note President Donald Trump's central role in 2025 political news and forecast continued influence into 2026, shaping global geopolitics and economic policy debates.
Somalia to assume UN Security Council presidency amid domestic political strain
Somalia will hold the rotating Security Council presidency in January 2026, a symbolic return to high‑level diplomacy even as domestic disputes—over electoral models and federal relations—limit Mogadishu's room to maneuver.
Europe retools defence posture toward Russia while worrying about U.S. reliability
Analyses throughout 2025 show European states preparing stronger defenses against Russia while also expressing concern about the transatlantic relationship and U.S. policy shifts that affect European strategic planning.
Global democracy concerns and African governance in focus after 2025
Think tanks reviewing 2025 highlight democratic backsliding, fragile governance in parts of Africa, debt and financing constraints, and the need to strengthen democratic resilience and accountability across the continent.
Media roundups list top political newsmakers and shifting global alignments
Year‑end coverage from major outlets compiles the top political figures and trends of 2025—emphasizing shifting alliances, populist movements in Europe, and geopolitical recalibration around U.S. policy.
Calls to reassess sanctions and counterterrorism tools in UN debates
During negotiations on measures such as the Al‑Shabaab sanctions regime, Somalia and other members urged the Security Council to evaluate the utility and effectiveness of sanctions—reflecting broader debate about policy tools in conflict zones.
Analysts warn about rising China influence and its regional implications
Policy and regional analysts in late 2025 highlighted growing Chinese influence across Central Asia and the Indo‑Pacific, and cautioned that expanding economic and security ties are fueling both strategic competition and local backlash.
U.S. policy shifts reshape global trade and tariff dynamics
Observers link U.S. trade and tariff decisions in 2025 to significant changes in global trade flows and tariff dynamics, with implications for developing regions including Africa and for global economic governance.