What Trump 2.0 Means for U.S.-Russia Relations: The re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president has reignited global debate, especially concerning the future of U.S.-Russia relations. Unlike his surprising ascent in 2016, Trump’s return feels calculated and deliberate. He now commands a unified Republican Party, control of Congress, and a handpicked administration aligned with his ideology, giving him the means to pursue his vision with minimal resistance.
Trump’s worldview, shaped over decades, has remained consistent: he prioritizes American supremacy, but not through the global liberal leadership of his predecessors. Instead, his approach is transactional, focusing on extracting material benefits for the U.S. while discarding alliances or commitments that fail to deliver tangible returns. This worldview has significant implications for international relations and, specifically, for Russia.
Behind the Barred Windows: How Afghanistan’s War on Drugs Became a Battle for Souls : If you walk through Kabul today, it might look cleaner than it did a few years ago. The parks once filled with men sprawled under the sun, the bridges littered with used needles and broken glass — they’re mostly empty now. Kids are playing again in Shahr-e-Naw Park. But behind the locked doors and barred windows of the city’s rehab centers, another battle rages — one far more complicated than it looks from the outside.
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