(2026-01-26). Adamantios Koraes: The Second Aristotle of Freedom. counterpunch.org 
Prologue In the early 1970s, I wrote my Ph.D. thesis on Adamantios Koraes at the University of Wisconsin. I read his voluminous writings and hundreds of letters — mostly written in Greek and some in French. I tried to understand his philosophy, purpose, method and influence in the making of the Greek Revolution of 1821.
(2026-01-25). Full confidentiality and cautious optimism. Is the new format of the talks on Ukraine justified? eng.belta.by Talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States of America took place in Abu Dhabi on 23-24 January. The importance of these meetings lies not only in the fact that Moscow and Kiev have finally returned to direct dialogue, but also in the active participation of Americans in this process.
(2026-01-25). Zelenskiy says security guarantees document from US is 100% ready. al-monitor.com VILNIUS, Jan 25 (Reuters) – A U.S. document on security guarantees for Ukraine is completely ready and Kyiv is waiting for a time and place for it to be signed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, indicating that weekend talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi made some progress. "For us, security guarantees are first and foremost guarantees of security from the United States. The document is 100% ready, and we are waiting for our partners to confirm the date and place when we will sign it," Zelenskiy told a news conference during a visit to Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital.
(2026-01-25). Zelensky seeks more air defence as Russia plunges Kyiv into cold. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more air defence support from allies on Sunday as hundreds of buildings in Kyiv were without heating in freezing temperatures for a second day after Russian strikes. | "This week alone, the Russians have launched more than 1,700 attack drones, over 1,380 guided aeri…
(2026-01-25). Hegemony Is Not a Business: The Diplomatic Cost of American Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, Donald Trump announced he was seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland from Denmark, arguing that "it's the United States alone that can protect this giant mass of land, this giant piece of ice." After threatening seven NATO allies with tariffs to compel agreement, …
(2026-01-25). Left-Wing Candidate Iván Cepeda Leads Polls Ahead of Presidential Elections in Colombia. orinocotribune.com Left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda, who is close to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, remains in the lead in voting intention for the presidential elections on May 31, according to a poll released this weekend. | Cepeda, candidate of the Historic Pact, Petro's coalition, has 30% of the electorate's preferences, followed by lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, of the far-right movement Defenders of the Homeland, with 22%, according to the survey by the Spanish firm GAD3 published by the Noticias RCN television channel. | Dos puntos a destacar:
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(2026-01-25). Trump lauds British troops 'brave warriors' after Europe criticism. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump on Saturday praised "brave" British soldiers, calling them warriors, a day after remarks he made about NATO troops in Afghanistan were described as "insulting and appalling" by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer. | Trump provoked widespread anger in Britain and across Europe after he said European troops had stayed off the front lines in Afghanistan. | Britain lost 457 service personnel in Afghanistan, its deadliest overseas war since the 1950s. For several of the war's most intense years, it led the allied campaign in Helmand, Afghanistan's biggest and most violent prov…