Trump Endorses Orbán for Re-Election at Board of Peace Inaugural Meeting

US President Donald Trump issued a ‘complete and total endorsement’ of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of April’s parliamentary election, praising his stance on migration during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington. The endorsement comes as US officials increasingly highlight Orbán’s strategic importance for American interests in Central Europe.

Power workers conduct inspection tours of the operating power generation facilities at the 1.5 million kilowatt ''FISHER-Solar hybrid project'' photovoltaic power station by Yanghu Lake in Qinlan Town, Tianchang City, Anhui Province, China, on January 12, 2026

Addressing Carbon Leakage in the EU: Global Impacts and EU–US Relations

The EU is the first jurisdiction to introduce a carbon border adjustment mechanism to prevent carbon leakage from production moving to countries with looser emissions rules. While it could advance the Paris Agreement’s goals, it also raises trade tensions—especially in the already complex EU–US relationship.

The Palace of Electricity, designed by Eugène Hénard, at the 1900 Paris Exposition

The ‘Religion of Electricity’: A Glitch in Secularization Narratives

‘Unveiling the “religion of electricity” uncovers a narrative embedded in modernity which challenges reductive secularization theories, especially Max Weber’s classic portrayal. The “religion of electricity” embodies both the scientification of religion and the re-enchantment of the world, offering intriguing anomalies to explore.’

apanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's official residence on January 19, 2026, Tokyo, Japan.

The Takaichi Gamble: Can Snap Elections Save the LDP?

‘Takaichi claims that internal party polling shows the LDP could potentially win a standalone majority without relying on coalition partners’ seats if snap elections are held now. However, it is unclear whether traditional LDP supporters will be so quick to back the new LDP–Japan Innovation Party alliance over their former Komeito comrades.’

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