El País: Kim Jong Un strengthens his power and affirms the centrality of nuclear deterrence
A report highlights Kim Jong Un's re-election as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, solidifying his absolute authority and the role of nuclear deterrence in North Korea's defense strategy.
Expected ‘Confrontation over Absolute Yoon’ Ends Flatly in ‘Muzzle the Mouth’ Party Meeting
The anticipated heated discussions regarding the rejection of Absolute Yoon by the National Power Party's leader concluded rather uneventfully during the party meeting.
Opposition calls for US help at CPAC forum; accuses 'narco-government'
Opposition representatives accused the government in the US Capitol of having ties to drug trafficking, ceding territory control, constructing a 'Maduro Law' for absolute power, and censoring media.
The Purge of Zhang Yousha and Lin Biao... 'The Dilemma of Absolute Power'
The article discusses Xi Jinping's consolidation of power through the purging of Zhang Yousha, signaling a shift towards lifelong leadership and the reformation of the military under younger, more loyal officers.
We cannot accept the emperor's abuses
The article discusses the U.S. attack on Venezuela, likening its illegality to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and describes the establishment of an extractive protectorate over Venezuela with the U.S. exerting absolute power.
Trump needs international law to not exist
The article discusses how Trump’s aspirations may undermine international law and the need for constraints on absolute power.
Saxony-Anhalt: The change comes too late, but it is still right
The CDU warns against Saxony-Anhalt becoming an experimental field for the far-right AfD, fearing significant instability if the party gains absolute power in the regional elections.
Demonstration of Power at Sea - Trump's Course Against Moscow
The seizure of the Russian tanker 'Marinera' in the North Atlantic escalates tensions between Washington and Moscow, described by WELT chief reporter Steffen Schwarzkopf as an 'absolute demonstration of power.'
José Natanson: "Trump has been sensible in his way, he doesn't destroy the Bolivarian system, but he does leave it decapitated"
In the early hours of January 3, 2026, U.S. elite commandos executed Operation Absolute Resolution, capturing Nicolás Maduro, yet Venezuela wakes to an unprecedented situation where chavismo remains in power despite the regime's shakeup.
Born for the Throne, Died for the System
The article discusses Louis de Bourbon, the Grand Dauphin who preferred hunting and fine dining over politics, and his presentation at a Versailles exhibition highlighting the fragility of absolute power.
Attack on Power Grid in Berlin: 'There is no absolute security'
An energy expert discusses the vulnerabilities exposed by the attack on Berlin's power grid, highlighting the need for more decentralized networks.
Here’s why the EU is the absolute winner after Maduro's capture
The article discusses the implications of Maduro's capture in Venezuela and the potential challenges of addressing U.S. actions under international law at the UN Security Council due to the American veto power.
Professor: The world is returning to spheres of influence, every great power has absolute power
Political scientist Đana Luša discusses the implications of the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, highlighting its lack of basis in international law and the return to power dynamics dictated by strength.
“What we have just seen is historic and an absolute display of power by the USA”
US President Donald Trump announced that the USA intends to take control in Venezuela, which has been described as an absolute display of power by the USA.
Historic – An Absolute Display of Power by the USA
US President Donald Trump announced that the USA intends to take control over Venezuela, signaling a significant display of American power according to WELT reporter Stefanie Bolzen.