Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisWhy Putin Banned Foreigners from Adopting Russian ChildrenUnderstanding Putin’s Adoption Ban: Motivations and Broader ImplicationsNov 25, 20241Nov 25, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow Belgium Made History as the First European Country to Grant Full Labor Protections to Sex…Belgium has just taken a groundbreaking step in the fight for workers’ rights, becoming the first European country to officially recognize…Dec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe Truth Behind Trump’s Claim of 300,000 ‘Lost’ Migrant Children”In a bold statement during his Time Magazine “Person of the Year” interview, Donald Trump accused the Biden administration of losing track…Dec 14, 20241Dec 14, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow The German Economy CollapsedHow Germany’s Economy Declined — And What It Must Do to RecoverDec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe Important Role Of Conservative Catholics In The Second Trump AdministrationConservative Catholics and the Prospect of a Second Trump AdministrationDec 19, 20248Dec 19, 20248
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisTrump’s Obsession With Greenland And Its Strategic PositionAs Trump Eyes Arctic Territory Again, Denmark and Allies Face a Diplomatic Deep FreezeDec 25, 20242Dec 25, 20242
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow Russia is Using Bitcoin to Redefine Global Trade and Bypass SanctionsIn a groundbreaking move that could reshape international trade and geopolitics, Russia has officially begun using Bitcoin and other…Dec 28, 20241Dec 28, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe Red Sea Crisis: How Attacks Cost Egypt $7 Billion in Suez Canal Revenue and Shook Global TradeThe Suez Canal, one of the world’s most vital maritime trade routes, is facing a crisis of historic proportions. In 2024, Egypt suffered a…Dec 29, 20241Dec 29, 20241
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow China’s New Mega-Dam Could Redraw the Geopolitical Map of AsiaChina has recently approved the construction of a mega-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, a project that could become one of the…Dec 30, 20246Dec 30, 20246
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe Taliban’s Latest Decree: Banning Windows Overlooking Women’s SpacesThe Taliban’s latest decree banning the construction of windows overlooking spaces commonly used by women marks another step in their…Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2024
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe Rising Threat of Lone Wolf Terrorism: The New Orleans AttackIn today’s rapidly evolving security field, lone wolf terrorism has become one of the most pressing and unpredictable threats. Unlike…Jan 4Jan 4
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisHow Elon Musk’s Hard-Right Influence is Growing in EuropeA New Era of Political DisruptionJan 63Jan 63
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe Rise of Ethnic Tensions in RussiaEthnic Tensions and Unlikely Alliances: The Meeting Between Chechen and Neo-Nazi Leaders in Russia’s MilitaryJan 11Jan 11
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisAustria will have its first far-right chancellor since World War IIAustria’s Far-Right Revolution: What the FPÖ’s Rise Means for Europe’s FutureJan 12Jan 12
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisAzerbaijan and Russia: How a Plane Crash Sparked a Diplomatic CrisisThe tragic crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane on December 25, 2023, has sparked a significant diplomatic crisis between Azerbaijan and…Jan 142Jan 142
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisJapan Aims at Increasing Its Military Power Amid Rising Tensions with Russia and North KoreaIn a significant development that underscores the growing interconnectedness of global security, Japan has inaugurated an independent…Jan 171Jan 171
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisWhy Are So Many Americans Flocking to RedNote(Xiaohongshu)?During the last few days, a surprising trend has emerged in the social media world: a growing number of Americans are joining Xiaohongshu…Jan 17Jan 17
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe Dangers of Christian Nationalism: A Threat to Democracy, Religious Freedom, and ChristianityChristian nationalism has become a growing and contentious force in American society, sparking debates about its implications for…Jan 191Jan 191
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisThe Hidden World of Sex Work at the World Economic ForumEach year, the snowy streets of Davos, Switzerland, transform into a hub of global power and influence as the World Economic Forum (WEF)…Jan 2310Jan 2310
Astra Politics by Antonio De SantisIran is DyingThe Iranian regime, long known for its resilience and ability to navigate crises, is facing one of the most precarious periods in its…Jan 2710Jan 2710