Marco Rubio, once a staunch defender of NATO who sponsored a law to prevent presidential withdrawal, has reversed his position as Secretary of State. His new anti-NATO rhetoric, echoing Donald Trump, indicates that a key internal check on the president's anti-alliance sentiment has been removed.
Contrary to the popular belief that emigration is purely a loss, it can yield long-term benefits. Many skilled emigrants eventually return to their home country, bringing back valuable international networks, new ideas, and diverse experiences that can foster innovation and economic growth.
Even though a US law requires Senate approval for a formal NATO withdrawal, a president can effectively neutralize the alliance's operational capacity by unilaterally denying funds, withdrawing American troops, and removing the US commander, thus rendering it powerless without officially leaving.
Spain's 2010 World Cup victory was not just a sporting achievement but a deliberate political project. The coach, Vicente del Bosque, used a 'superstar-proof' team-first system to unite players from rival clubs and politically divided regions, aiming to make separatist-leaning Catalans and Basques feel proud to support the national team.