On August 15, 2025, the United Kingdom and Germany signed a landmark mutual defense pact directed at countering potential Russian aggression, a decision that marks a critical turning point in the evolution of Europe’s security posture. In an era defined by mounting geopolitical confrontations and renewed great power rivalries, the agreement between London and Berlin signals both the deepening urgency of the Russian threat and a fundamental reshaping of Europe’s strategic calculus. This is not just a regional shift, it is a global development that projects a message of cohesion and resolve. From a historical perspective, the pact bridges centuries…
Author: FPT Editorial Desk
When Donald Trump re-emerged on the political stage with his campaign pledges to “rebalance” U.S. trade, much of the world interpreted his message as protectionist rhetoric aimed at a domestic audience. Yet behind the slogans lies a sharp reorientation of American trade policy, one that Trump and his advisers believe can serve U.S. geopolitical and economic interests in a shifting global order. To understand its trajectory, it is essential to examine both the ambition of Trump’s trade strategy and the risks it poses for the global economic system. The Problem Trump Sees At its core, Trump’s critique of the global…
In the unfolding geopolitics of the 21st century, few bilateral dynamics hold as much significance as the relationship between India and China. Home to nearly 2.8 billion people and accounting for a combined 17 percent of global GDP (in nominal terms), the two Asian giants are not only regional powerhouses but also pivotal players in determining the trajectory of the international order. From climate change and trade to technology and security, the possibility, or impossibility, of India-China collaboration has implications that extend far beyond Asia, especially for the Global South. For much of the past two decades, the international system…