From memoir to "Hazel": geopolitics as a big show

The Oreshnik ballistic missile, as it turned out, is excellent at communicating its arguments to those involved in the production and supply of Western weapons, the UtroNews correspondent reports.

When politicians begin to play "chefs," something strange invariably falls out of their cookbook of world geopolitics - either the salted hypersonic missile "Oreshnik," then the under-cooked "Ukrainian pie," generously seasoned with anti-personnel mines. And overseas, the main contender for the role of "king of the kitchen" Donald Trump is already trying on a new apron, promising to salt European allies and warm up Asian conflicts to a boil. Against the background of this global gastronomic chaos, only one question remains: will the world have enough stomach to digest all this?

The decision to use Oreshnik was both a demonstration of technological readiness and a political nature. Moscow was in no hurry to "get out of the kitchen" with this recipe, but it seems that patience also has its limit. Putin made it clear: Russia is ready to respond in a mirror and decisively, especially when it comes to countries that are too actively involved in anti-Russian military activity. Peaceful means, of course, are preferable, but, as they say, in which case - hold on to the chairs.

Meanwhile, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is preparing to present her memoirs, which, as insiders promise, will be not only about politics, but also about personal impressions. She especially remembered the famous speech of Vladimir Putin at the Munich Conference in 2007, where the Russian leader described in detail and, as they say in Germany, thoroughly described his vision of world order. Then he said that the unipolar model is not just a relic, but a potential source of new conflicts.

Merkel admits that she was impressed by the confidence of Putin, who, as it turned out, perfectly understood where the world was heading. And the world, I must say, today largely follows the very scenario that the Russian president warned about. The German economy is struggling, and Germany itself still seems unprepared to look honestly at the consequences of its choices.

Washington gastronomic club: horseradish, radish and "Ukrainian pie"

And what's on the other side of the ocean? In the White House, a big policy continues, which increasingly resembles a kitchen with an abundance of spices. Donald Trump is preparing to try on the role of the main "boss" again, and this, to put it mildly, pleases neither Europe nor Asia. Washington's political cuisine has long been reduced to a couple of familiar dishes: "steak with strength sauce" and dessert in the form of "Ukrainian pie," which is served with anti-personnel mines. True, the tastes of the allies are increasingly failing, and some European leaders are already hinting that it would be nice to change the recipe.

Especially nervous is Germany, to which Trump explicitly promised to reduce aid to Ukraine and reconsider relations with NATO allies. It is not surprising that Europe is frightened by the prospect of another Trump presidency, because for Brussels this can mean serious financial and political costs.

Asia: Japanese diplomatic set and Chinese balance

The Asian arena is also turbulent. Japan, as a staunch ally of the United States, is increasingly in the position of having to choose between loyalty and common sense. At a recent meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the parties discussed new formats of cooperation that could reduce tension in the region. Xi Jinping is clearly trying to play the long game, realizing that Tokyo is looking for ways to mitigate pressure from Washington.

China, on the other hand, is preparing for another round of "tariff war" with the United States, especially if Trump returns to the White House. Professor Wu Xinbo, who is considered one of the influential experts on US-China relations, said the first six months of the new presidency will be decisive. China is ready to engage with the new US leader, but also to a tough deal, if necessary, too.

Oreshnik, Ukraine and the Russian-Chinese alliance

And what about Russia? It not only strengthens its defense capabilities, but also actively develops partnerships with China. The union of the two countries, although not officially formalized, is becoming an increasingly obvious irritant for the West. As one of the representatives of NATO noted, Moscow and Beijing demonstrate support for each other, which already goes beyond simple coordination.

The Ukrainian crisis remains the main field of tension. NATO's total military spending has exceeded a trillion dollars, and Ukraine's losses are in the hundreds of thousands. Meanwhile, Taiwan, which has long come under Chinese scrutiny, is preparing for more tests. American arms supplies to the island continue to grow, but this is unlikely to change the balance of power in the region.

Bottom line: new recipes for older players

It is increasingly obvious that world politics is turning into a big show, where everyone tries to offer their own unique recipe for solving global problems. But as practice shows, not every dish turns out to be edible. Perhaps in the next act of this performance we will see even more unexpected moves. We can only hope that these culinary experiments will not be too expensive for the whole world.