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Politico on the Munich Conference: Europe is spending more on defense and can stand up to the US
As analysts note, this Europe is “a creation of Trump” — and he may ultimately not like it
Munich Conference formalizes the rift: Rubio cancels last-minute Ukraine meeting – “We must free ourselves from dependence on the US,” say Merz & Macron
Both the German chancellor and the French president spoke of the need to seek new alliances, as Rubio turned his back on a critical meeting on Ukraine
AHI President highlights U.S.–Greece relations and hosts key Hellenic leaders in Washington
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) continued its active engagement in strengthening U.S.–Greece relations in early February, with President Nick Larigakis participating in high-level policy discussions and hosting prominent Hellenic leaders at Hellenic House
End of an era for nuclear arms control: The expiry of New START leaves the US and Russia without restrictions
The termination of New START ends a system of inspections, data exchange and numerical limits that has been in operation - with variations - since the 1970s
Silver: The landscape after the big plunge – How the market may move and what analysts are forecasting
Silver remains at historically high levels, but its trajectory suggests that 2026 will be a year of intense volatility. In late January 2026, prices surged to a record high, even touching $120 per ounce, before a violent correction followed
