Eurasia News

  C ontemporary international relations are marked by increasingly intense strategic competition between the West, led by the United States , and the People’s Republic of China , while Russia simultaneously seeks to preserve or expand its presence in regions of vital importance. This confrontation goes beyond purely economic dimensions and encompasses political and security aspects, with a focus on key resources, transport routes and sensitive regions. Such processes affect the distribution of power in the western hemisphere and require careful monitoring of regional developments. The administration of President  Donald J. Trump  responded to these challenges through a combination of diplomatic initiatives, economic instruments and carefully calibrated pressure, aimed at safeguarding US interests in the region and managing the influence of other global actors. In the context of Latin America, and especially Venezuela, the approach centred on maintaining stability and coo...

  T he world is entering a new era of global dynamics, marked by rapid technological progress, growing interdependence and shifts in the geopolitical balance. These circumstances offer exceptional opportunities for small and medium-sized states to assume a visible and influential role in shaping the global order through strategic diplomatic, political and economic initiatives. While traditional powers continue to wield considerable influence, the capacity to adapt to emerging trends, to connect regional and global interests in innovative ways, and to design sustainable economic and infrastructural models enables smaller states to become active creators of international processes. The ability of small and medium-sized states to balance the interests of major powers, cultivate sophisticated diplomatic networks and implement projects linking continents, regions and vital economic corridors has become a crucial factor in their international standing. These states do not act in isolatio...