Right-wing populism in the United States

Calling the forthcoming United States election as consequential may be an understatement. Some European leaders prefer the term existential, noting that what's at stake is no less than the future of the West. At the very least, the 2024 presidential election is a major geopolitical risk due to its projected impact not just on the future direction of the US, but on the international order too.

US Vice President Kamala Harris currently leads Republican Donald Trump by 2 percentage points, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Conducted on July 22 and 23, the survey followed President Joe Biden's July 21 announcement that he would withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Harris' candidacy.

The dollar rose and Asia equities were mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of another Donald Trump presidency after last week's poor debate performance by incumbent Joe Biden.

In a historic debate held in Atlanta, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off on various pressing issues. This debate was unique for several reasons: it took place earlier than any previous debate, featured two candidates not yet officially nominated by their parties, and was the first debate between a current and former president.

The Wall Street Journal, as reported by Reuters and BTA, suggests that Elon Musk might assume a political advisory role in Donald Trump's administration if the former president returns to the White House.

In a recent address to an influential American conservative forum in Budapest, former US President Donald Trump hinted at plans to renew Republican cooperation with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whom he hailed as a "great man." Trump's remarks come amidst Orbán's reelection for a fourth term in Hungary's 2022 parliamentary elections, albeit against a backdrop of economic chall

Amidst preparations for the Easter holiday, former US President Donald Trump has embarked on a unique venture, selling Bibles adorned with the American flag and featuring the US Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Targeting conservative evangelical Christians, Trump aims to "Make America Pray Again," urging supporters to acquire what he dubs his "favorite book."

In a shift from tit-for-tat tariffs and strong-arm tactics to tech restrictions and investment curbs, U.S. policy towards China has become more targeted under President Joe Biden -- though still hardline.

It's a strange thing: Greece has become a relatively predictable, politically stable country. I wouldn't say boring, because we still have a long way to go. At the same time, the United States is no longer the predictable, stable country we used to know.

He commented on the "historical part" of the interview with Tucker Carlson.
He pointed out that it is important for both Russian and foreign listeners to understand how sensitive and important "everything that happens in the direction of Ukraine" is for Russia.