Politics
February 21, 2025: Donald Trump presidency news - CNN
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics - POLITICO
Republicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics Desk - NBC News
“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on Congress - Vanity Fair
Politics - The Economist
Bannon’s Salute at CPAC Sparks Outcry, Even on French Right - The New York Times
Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – as it happened - The Guardian US
George Clooney reacts to Trump's election win: 'Good for you' - USA TODAY
Back in their districts, GOP lawmakers get an earful on DOGE and Musk - The Washington Post
Politics - Asia
Trump’s Abrupt Turn to Russia—and Whether a U.S.-Russia Team Could Gain Any Sway in South and Southeast Asia - Council on Foreign Relations
Trump seeks to reshape Asia's energy supplies with U.S. gas - The Japan Times
Can Southeast Asia be part of a new world order amid US-China tug of war? - This Week In Asia
Why militarist leaders dominate Southeast Asian politics - DW (English)
Mobilizing for Elections: Patronage and Political Machines in Southeast - Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center
Political leadership changes could create new opportunities - World Economic Forum
Can Southeast Asia Handle Trump’s Tariffs? - ISPI
Breaking the cycle of old politics in Sri Lanka - East Asia Forum
The Latest on Southeast Asia: Political Shakeups in Thailand - Center for Strategic & International Studies
Vietnam parliament to approve plan for leaner government - The Jakarta Post
Politics - United States
US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case - The Guardian US
CNN Poll: Americans worried by Trump’s push to expand power - CNN
Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations - The New York Times
Inside the week that upended U.S.-Ukraine relations - NBC News
Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump - Al Jazeera English
Confusion at the Capitol - The Economist
The key areas where Trump has been accused of presidential overreach - ABC News
Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – as it happened - The Guardian US
3 experts: Lessons from history on how to understand America in 2025 - World Economic Forum
Politics - Europe
Fueled by pandemic frustrations, populist parties are embracing anti-vaccine figures overseas, too - STAT
The Balkans: How to stabilize the 'powder keg' of Europe - World Economic Forum
Europe and America: Time for Serious Decoupling - The National Interest Online
In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans - The New York Times
Trump’s rush for a deal with Putin leaves Ukraine and Europe scrambling - CNN
EU far-right heads to Washington to surf on the MAGA wave - EURACTIV
PM defends government amid political tensions, urges Europe to act - Kathimerini English Edition
Scholz's fading star: German election to reshape European politics - Belga News Agency
Taking the Pulse: Is Elon Musk Meddling in European Politics? - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Germany is no longer a source of stability for Europe - PubAffairs Bruxelles
Politics - China
Why China wants Europe to be involved in Ukraine peace talks - DW (English)
Thoughts on the political demise of Miao Hua - Brookings Institution
Democratic Party: Hong Kong's main opposition party to dissolve - BBC.com
Why is YouTube boosting anti-US, pro-Chinese communist propaganda? - The Hill
China’s Motivational Tactic for State Workers: Public Shaming - The New York Times
Taiwan bans academic exchanges with 3 mainland Chinese universities - South China Morning Post
China sees an opportunity as the U.S. cuts aid to groups around the world - NPR
Schumer spotted posing for photo with CCP official as warnings swirl about China influence - Fox News
Cosy with Russia to isolate China? What Trump’s Ukraine plan means for global politics - The Indian Express
Politics - Japan
Following its snap election, Japanese politics has entered uncharted waters - Chatham House
Japan Ruling Bloc Concedes More over Income Tax Threshold - Nippon.com
Major defeat: Japanese politics in turmoil as ruling party loses majority - FRANCE 24 English
Japan finance chief to skip G20 meeting to ensure budget enactment - Japan Today
Can the US-Japan alliance stay the course as Japanese voters reset their politics? - Brookings Institution
Myth vs. Reality in Japan's Historic Defense Transformation: Bringing the Domestic Politics Back In - Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election - BBC.com
Japanese politics faces uncertainty after electoral deadlock - East Asia Forum
Japan’s reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform - The Associated Press