Since the beginning of the large-scale Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has been heavily dependent on Western, particularly American, military support to hold its own against Russian superiority. The US has provided around 67 billion euros in military aid since then, including state-of-the-art weapon systems such as HIMARS rocket launchers, Patriot air defense systems, Javelin anti-tank missiles, and ATACMS long-range missiles. President Donald Trump's announcement in March 2025 to temporarily suspend US military aid, and the Pentagon's recent decision to halt deliveries of Patriot missiles and other precision weapons to secure its own supplies, have raised the question of how long Ukraine can continue to fight without this support. This analysis examines the factors determining Ukraine's endurance and estimates the period for which the country could operate without US weapons, based on current stockpiles, domestic production, European support, and the intensity of the war. Current Situation and Dependence on US Weapons The US is… 

In recent years, Elon Musk has established himself not only as a visionary entrepreneur but also as a geopolitical player whose influence extends far beyond the business world. His companies Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI are deeply integrated into global supply chains, technological development, and political dynamics – particularly in China, the world's largest market for electric vehicles and a key player in the technological rivalry with the USA. Rumors about China's potential interest in "poaching" Musk are speculative, but the strategic, economic, and political reasons why Beijing might want to win Musk over are real and multifaceted. This report sheds light on why China might have a strong interest in binding Musk more closely to itself and what factors make this plausible. Musk's Importance for China's Economy and Technology Elon Musk is not just any entrepreneur for China. His company Tesla, with its Gigafactory in Shanghai, which...

Ursula von der Leyen's tenure as President of the European Commission has been marked by numerous controversies, but none has shaken confidence in European institutions as lastingly as the so-called "Pfizergate" scandal. This revolves around the procurement of corona vaccines, particularly the multi-billion euro contracts with Pfizer/BioNTech, which von der Leyen allegedly negotiated personally via SMS with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. The refusal to disclose these messages, as well as the non-transparent and potentially illegal procedures in vaccine procurement, raise serious questions about compliance with EU compliance rules and laws. Added to this is the disaster surrounding the AstraZeneca vaccine, which exposed the weaknesses in von der Leyen's leadership style and decision-making. This article examines the accusations, the violations of EU law, and the reasons why von der Leyen is no longer tenable as Commission President. The "Pfizergate" Scandal: Lack of Transparency and Personal Negotiations In the spring of 2021, at the height of...

A new study shows that women can better manage their anger as they age. The analysis, published on July 2, 2025, in the journal Menopause of the Menopause Society, examined the influence of chronological and reproductive age on anger outbursts in midlife women. The findings suggest that both age and menopausal stage significantly affect the intensity and management of anger. The study included over 500 women aged 35 to 55 and is based on data from the Seattle Midlife Women’s Health Study. Anger was defined as hostility towards people or things, often associated with impulsive expression. Researchers found that anger temperament, anger reactions, aggressively expressed anger, and hostility significantly decrease with age. Only suppressed anger showed no age-related decline. Reproductive stage also played a role: after the late...