The crisis between China and Japan, over Taiwan and Tokyo’s statements, tests Trump. Beijing sees interference and military threats. China’s economic pressure on Japan. Taiwan supports Japan and the situation could be the most serious diplomatic confrontation in years.
The nuclear testing escalation between the United States and Russia has generated tensions since October, with statements from Putin and Trump on advanced weapons. The New START Treaty expires in 2026, and Russia proposed its unilateral extension without US response. Positions on arms control diverge and treaty renewal is unlikely. It is crucial to avoid nuclear escalation and maintain communication channels to reduce risks.
The second day of the No Kings Day protest in 2025 shows an increase in opposition to political violence in the US. Most participants are women, white, educated and voted Democrats. Despite demographic consistency, there is a significant decrease in support for political violence. The national survey shows a 9% increase on the left and a 12% decrease on the right.
In Sudan, the worst humanitarian crisis with over 150,000 dead, millions displaced and famine. The conflict, started in 2019 with protests against the dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir, escalated into a civil war between the Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The situation worsens with atrocities in Darfur and the lack of global response.
The presidential elections in Republika Srpska mark a new chapter in Bosnian politics with the change of Milorad Dodik to Sinisa Karan, influencing relations with Washington and generating uncertainty in the region.
