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Bulgaria's Bezmer Base and the Logic of American Power Projection
On July 22, 2026, the Bulgarian parliament voted to authorize the deployment of up to eight U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft and 250 U.S. military personnel at Bezmer Air Base.
Indonesian Defense Diplomacy in Eastern Europe: A Multipolar Strategy Amidst Shifting Global Political Geometry
Indonesia’s defense diplomacy under President Prabowo Subianto (2024-2029) has entered a new phase marked by intensified relations with Eastern European countries. While Indonesia’s primary focus has previously been on the Asia-Pacific region and traditional partners like the United States (US), recent geopolitical dynamics are shifting, pushing Indonesia to further expand its reach and diversify its strategic partners globally.
Can the European Parliament Repair Europe’s Broken China Policy?
As EU-China relations sink into mistrust, the European Parliament is attempting to reopen a political channel with Beijing. The question is whether Europe can move beyond bloc confrontation and recognize that engagement with China is not a concession but a strategic necessity in a changing world order.
