The Hungarian government of Orbán has been pro-Russian since 2010 for ideological and pragmatic economic reasons. After the 2026 elections, its foreign policy could change. If Orbán remains in power, he will remain friendly with Russia and anti-Ukrainian. If the opposition wins, it will align with the EU’s policy on Russia and Ukraine. Orbán has praised Russia and frequently met with Putin.
The fall of El-Fasher in North Darfur to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) challenges the Washington consensus with Cairo, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to end suffering in Sudan. Both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) obstruct humanitarian aid, denying access and attacking activists. The RSF loots supplies and kills humanitarian workers, while the SAF launches airstrikes on civilians. The international community, led by the US, seeks a solution, but humanitarian funding is scarce.
The ASEAN in 2025 shows progress and stagnation. Malaysia led agreements and East Timor’s accession. The region faced tariffs and conflicts, with Malaysia mediating successfully. The summit featured leaders such as Trump and Li Qiang. Efforts are made to strengthen resilience and autonomy, but tensions persist in Myanmar and the South China Sea.
Europe launches the space shield, with member states coordinating its construction and the EU emphasizing space control for the future. The Defense Readiness Roadmap 2030 is proposed, national initiatives are developed to improve space security and cyber resilience, and projects are sought to be integrated under a common European framework.
In Brazil, the Comando Vermelho generates chaos in Rio de Janeiro with a recent confrontation of 121 dead. It controls slums and companies, recruiting young people for crimes and expanding throughout Brazil and neighboring countries. The PCC in São Paulo is its rival. The right wants violent repression, the left social solutions. Violence persists and the population seeks a middle solution.
