DEA National Threat Assessment 2025.

The DEA released the 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment, highlighting ongoing challenges with synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl, despite a 20% decrease in overdose deaths in 2024. The report also notes the emergence of dangerous drug mixtures and the role of transnational criminal organizations in marijuana production, emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative law enforcement efforts.

Timothy Snyder On Freedom

Timothy Snyder explores the true essence of freedom as a commitment essential for flourishing democracies. He critiques the notion of freedom as mere absence from state control, advocating instead for a proactive approach where individuals collaboratively strive for prosperous futures. This historical perspective highlights evolving concepts of freedom and governance.

Ciro Gómez Leyva en Contrapuntos

El medio español The Objective, a través de su sección Contra puntos, presenta una entrevista con el periodista mexicano Ciro Gómez Leyva, quien reside en Madrid. La conversación, conducida por Ricardo Cayuela, aborda temas significativos sobre la vida en México.

Germany, The Fascist Temptation.

Friedrich Merz assumes the German chancellorship with weak support, highlighting a fractured political landscape. His government faces challenges from the rising Alternative für Germany (AfD), a party labeled as right-wing extremist. Merz’s fragile coalition may struggle to implement necessary reforms, risking further economic stagnation and emboldening anti-democratic sentiments.

Two Videos Worth Watching.

This content features a speech analyzing the U.S.-China trade war, addressing its economic effects on American households, China’s role, and global trade implications. Additionally, political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses the first 100 days of the second Trump administration, exploring tariffs, foreign policy shifts, U.S.-China relations, and other critical global issues.

Europe, What’s That?

Europe is not a monolithic entity, consisting of 44 distinct countries with varied languages, cultures, and historical conflicts. As the U.S. reassesses its security guarantees for Europe, this complexity raises vital questions about Europe’s identity and coherence in the face of ongoing geopolitical challenges.

関税が米国と世界経済に与える本当のコスト(第3部)。

この文章では、トランプ政権の貿易政策がアメリカ経済に及ぼす影響や、中国との関係悪化について考察されています。特に、関税の影響でスタグフレーションが懸念され、アメリカが抱える同盟国との信頼の低下や、中国の技術および経済的優位性が強調されています。

iPhones and the Trump Defeat.

The Trump administration’s decision to eliminate tariffs on electronics from China marks a significant shift in trade policy, weakening the ongoing trade war. This reversal not only exempts a quarter of China’s exports but also reduces prices for U.S. consumers, revealing Trump’s diminishing economic influence and increasing U.S. isolation from traditional allies.

Trump, The Last Emperor.

The post discusses the significance of maintaining morale in warfare and critiques Donald Trump’s presidential actions, suggesting he undermines democracy and authority. It highlights the historical consequences of unchecked power, warns of a brewing confrontation between the U.S. and China, and notes the financial repercussions affecting ordinary Americans as a result of political decisions.

The Geopolitics of Tariffs

George Friedman discusses the transition into an unanchored world order characterized by uncertainty. He highlights the difference between geopolitical imperatives, which dictate nation actions, and geopolitical engineering, which balances internal politics. The established 20th-century order has eroded, paving the way for a new era defined by shifting norms and unpredictable outcomes.