Must Reads

Carnegie: Trump’s Golden Dome. The planned US missile defense system „Golden Dome“ is intended to provide comprehensive protection against missiles with hundreds of satellites and state-of-the-art technology. For Russia, the project poses a massive threat to the strategic balance, forcing Moscow to accelerate the modernization of its nuclear forces and develop new weapons systems – a new stage in the arms race could begin. Read the article.

Foreign Policy: US weakness in Antarctica. China’s expanded presence in Antarctica increasingly involves military aspects and undermines the provisions of the Antarctic Treaty. Meanwhile, the US risks losing influence in the region due to logistical and political failures. This text calls for a comprehensive American strategy to be prepared for a possible escalation of the great power competition at the South Pole. Read the article.

The New York Times: Russians are closing in on Finland. New satellite images show that the Russian armed forces are significantly expanding their bases near the Finnish border and strengthening their military infrastructure. These developments could provide clues to Moscow’s future strategy. Experts expect that the area, particularly in the Arctic context, could become more of a geopolitical focus in the future. Read the article.

World Politics Review: High price for supposed triumph. Although the fighting on the India-Pakistan border has officially ended, the conflict continues unabated on other levels, particularly in social and state media. Both countries claim victory for themselves, but each paid the high price of numerous human lives. Read the article.