11 charts for understanding the escalating global arms race
A snapshot of the state of the defense sector in Europe, the United States, China, and Russia amid a sharp increase in global military spending
Torre Pacheco and the breeding of monsters in the West
The xenophobic episode in Spain is part of a broader pattern of reaction in the West that draws on a mixture of material and cultural discontent, spurred by the far right
Europe’s arduous technological rearmament
Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, semiconductors, space science and quantum physics are key sectors in today’s geopolitics, where power is tied to technology. European countries yearn to overcome their dependence on the US and China, but fragmentation complicates the path going forward
What Trump’s reckless attack on Iran means for the world
This analysis explores potential targets of Iranian retaliation, the prospects for regime collapse, and the broader implications for nuclear non-proliferation in the aftermath of the bombing
Geopolitical instability increases the risks of nuclear weapons proliferation
The advance of a secret Iranian atomic program, the distrust of US allies under Washington’s protection, and the rise of China are fueling a complicated reconfiguration of the atomic landscape
Fiona Hill, former Trump adviser: ‘The president wants to be an autocrat; he sees himself as an emperor’
The Russia expert analyzes the US president’s relationship with Putin and warns that Europe must strengthen its infrastructure security in light of sabotage risks
Trump inflames the US-China battle for global hegemony
The White House is pushing the rivalry into uncharted territory by accelerating the economic decoupling of the two powers and undermining Washington’s network of alliances
Taking advantage of Trump’s destruction of the US
Trumpism is inflicting severe damage on both his country and others. However, for Europe, it may present an opportunity to regain ground, restore vitality, and rebuild confidence in itself
J. D. Vance launches ideological attack on Europe that highlights rift between EU and US
At the Munich Security Conference, the vice president avoided talking about the war in Ukraine, and instead focused his speech on criticizing European action against the far right: ‘In Britain and across Europe, free speech, I fear, is in retreat’
Comfort Ero, conflict expert: ‘We are witnessing the return of spheres of influence. Trump is not the cause, but the symptom’
The president of the International Crisis Group believes that in the new political context, Europe needs to ‘turbocharge’ its defense umbrella
The world braces for Trump’s economic revolution
Major global players are devising their strategies in response to the protectionism policies promised by the Trump presidency
Trump calls on NATO countries to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP and accuses the EU of treating the US ‘very badly’
The U.S. president tells Davos Forum he wants to meet Vladimir Putin soon and has asked Xi Jinping to help stop Ukraine war
The dangers of a broken world order shake up the Davos Forum
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of growing impunity, and the head of the Atomic Energy Agency denounces the expansion of nuclear arsenals
The super year for elections: Taking stock of the state of democracy after a period of unprecedented attacks
2024 saw almost half of the world’s population head to the polls. The year highlighted the risks of democratic erosion, due to the actions taken by oligarchs or foreign powers. However, it also showed strong levels of participation and moments of resilience
Wars, climate disasters and techno-billionaires: 2025 ushers in a new world order
Donald Trump’s return to the White House threatens to revolutionize international relations, which were already shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Everything points to profound changes in conflicts, alliances, trade, the fight against climate change and the future of democracy
Lea Ypi, political scientist: ‘The new European militarism threatens what made the EU great’
The Albanian essayist warns of the risk of unintentionally slipping into a world war. She believes European political parties are failing to make a significant effort to redefine the concept of class in today’s world
Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko: ‘We have enough funds and weapons to withstand at least during the first half of 2025’
The economic chief of Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s government says that the main demand of the army is the supply of drones and that the Russians suffered record losses in November
How the interconnection of geopolitical crises brought down Assad in Syria
The weakening of Russia, Iran and Hezbollah has precipitated the downfall of the regime. The instability is spilling over into Iran, disrupting its nuclear plans, and into Yemen, near waters of great importance for trade
Why Bashar al-Assad trembles
The weakening of the Damascus dictator’s allies, Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, together with the coincidence of the truce between Israel and the Lebanese militia and the transition in Washington, explain the lightning offensive of the Syrian rebels
How Trump can revolutionize the world order through four conflicts
Although there is no certainty, the signals sent by the president-elect point to a major impact on two developing wars (Ukraine and the Middle East) and two potential ones (Taiwan and North Korea)
Timothy Garton Ash: ‘If Trump wins, I see a major danger that Europe will divide rather than unite’
The professor of European studies discusses the risks facing the EU, the rise of the far right and why liberals need to defend a more radical liberalism
A G-7 summit with faltering leaders (except Meloni)
Almost all the heads of state who were at the gathering in Italy are in a situation of political fragility
Abandon all partisanship, ye Europeanists who enter here
The new post-election scenario makes European construction more complex. The pro-European parties must put aside their sectarian calculations and prioritize the common project instead
The EU searches for the path to become a geopolitical power
The 27 member states have lately taken significant steps on military and economic security matters, but the nature of the organization and internal discrepancies continue to slow down the push for a more ambitious union
The dictionary to orient yourself in a new world order
EL PAÍS has compiled a list of words, places, people and acronyms that can help us understand a time of turbulent change, amidst the strain unleashed by geostrategic forces
The nightmare of connecting war fronts in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific
The world is facing an ongoing war in Ukraine, the danger of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and serious tensions in East Asia
How Putin’s global network aids and abets his ambitions
The economic and political backing of China, the military support of Iran and North Korea, and the strategic depth granted by Belarus are some of the cornerstones of the Kremlin’s powers of endurance
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