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The Politico section of Charlatan Magazine examines the architecture of power—tracking world leaders, governments, and the policies that shape global affairs. From war and diplomacy to economic strategy and statecraft, Politico follows the decisions and consequences that define nations and their futures. Positioned at the intersection of breaking events and strategic analysis, Politico connects headlines to history, revealing how political systems operate, evolve, and collide. It is a running chronicle of power in motion—who wields it, how it is exercised, and what it means for the world ahead.

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True Colors

The Guilty Mind: How Intent Became the Most Powerful Force in American Politics

Voting Rights. Election Interference. True Threats? Charlatan follows a former FBI director to the red and blue — and to the new wave of mens rea washing up on American shores.

Now or Never

Peter Magyar topples illiberal hero Viktor Orban in Hungary

Peter Magyar didn't just overthrow Viktor Orbán's sixteen years of iron-fisted rule. He won 138 of 199 parliamentary seats (a supermajority) and in so doing sent a warning shot across the bow of nationalism to Europe and America: "Now or Never."

Epic Fury

The Assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei

The U.S. and Israel have assassinated the Supreme Leader of Iran. Charlatan follows the mission to a paradox of epic proportions.

U.S.-Iran Nuclear Crisis

The 2026 U.S.-Iran Nuclear Crisis

A second American strike on Iran will not end the nuclear question. It will transform it into a dangerous nuclear proliferation crusade.

PRESIDENT$' DAY

Board of Peace

It's Presidents' Day in the USA. Charlatan follows the Palestinian State, Board of Peace, and Pay-to-Play Club to the monetization of the American Way.

Trump's Army

The Right to Bear Arms

Was he an agitator, insurrectionist, or patriot when shot 10xs by a growing Federal Army in the back, chest, and neck from behind? Charlatan unpacks the Second Amendment and federal tyranny.

Land of Greenlanders

Davos 2026

It’s Day 365 of what some are referring to as an Imperialist Presidency. Charlatan follows global leaders to the World Economic Forum as they gather to realign & reassess how the West was won.

Islamic Republic Under Fire

The 2026 Iranian Uprising

This is not AI. This is not Hollywood. This is the 2026 Iranian National Uprising. Charlatan follows tens of thousands of protestors, detainees, casualties, and the former crown prince in the latest “Shoot to Kill” showdown in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

On Toppling a Dictator

The 2026 Iranian Uprising

As the U.S. invades, captures, and extradites Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Charlatan follows their Congress to a nation building exercise and litmus test for the republic.

Year of the Lord 2025

Christmas Eve

The son of God and Abraham. Some serve God, others man. Charlatan chronicles significant world events since the advent and birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

The Inevitable Campaign

Why America Will Invade Venezuela

“To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” DJT

Zero Day Attack

World War III (A Scenario)

As the nation memorializes Veterans Day, Charlatan follows a magnificent misalliance to the prospect of World War III.

We Own the Future!

The Democratic Socialists of America

As a political schism unfolds across the nation, Charlatan follows the cost of living crisis to the practical reality of a post-capitalist, socialist democracy.

U.S. War Coup de d'etat

"The Warrior Ethos"

Why is the U.S. Military deploying to American cities? Clues lie in a government shutdown, nation building exercise in Gaza, and a new wildcard in Washington called the Department of War.

A Higher Loyalty

The Comey Conspiracy

As former FBI director James Comey is indicted, his true crime novels are flying off the shelves. Charlatan follows the roman à clef to he who laughs last in Washington.

Pursuing Peace

Alaska 2025

They met to discuss peace. What may've went down was an unspoken agreement to carve up the world between them.

Magnificent Catastrophe

One Big Beautiful Bill

U.S. signs a massive spending bill, and hands an ominous promissory note to its posterity.

Deep State

Benjamin Netanyahu's Private War

Israel’s prime minister admonishes the world, “Israel has a deep state.” Charlatan follows the signal to a private war.

Slapgate

The Fall of Atlanticism

Their king and queen saw the guillotine, but the president can take one for the team. Charlatan follows France’s shrewd improv from the Fall of Atlanticism, to the rise of a savvy new global Sovereign Citizen.

U.S. $hadow Wars

Memorial Day 2025

It’s Memorial Day, so let the world beware of a deep state of patriots along the way. Charlatan follows the smoke to a new world order.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Suad (C); UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani (L)

Three Wise Monkeys

The Primrose Path to Damascus

An historic agreement between Syria, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia has created an unprecedented alliance between the U.S. and Middle East. Charlatan follows a trio of crown princes who played deaf, dumb and blind to American Exceptionalism.

Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid

U.S. President Jimmy Carter's Legacy

Redemption isn’t a gift. It’s an opportunity for renewal.

Alien Enemies

U.S. Constitutional Crisis

It’s when the branches of government collide. If and when co-equal, it’s called a republic.

The Split Butterfly

Canada Strong v. America First

The new Canadian PMs stunning power play blocks U.S. market volatility, recession, and imperialism.

Army of Europe

It’s week two for the Pope in ICU as the new guard pinch hits for peace.

How Fascism Works

The Politics of Us and Them

The ten pillars from democracy to fascism begin with normalizing the intolerable. Charlatan talks with Jason Stanley about “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them.”

Defender of Faiths

The Coronation of Charles III

Head of State or Protector of Faith? Can anyone serve both Church and State? Charlatan attends the coronation of His Majesty Charles III.

DeepSeek

Open-Source AI

Favoritism has always been the American Way, but AI has an eye on the long game.

The King's Word

Interview with Denmark's King Frederik X

Power is where power goes. Charlatan sits down with Frederik X and his Ministers at Christiansborg Palace

Promised Land

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Why Jerusalem is a stormy port city on the shore of etermity...

Fall of Damascus

The Fall of Assad's Syria

A fête, coup and pretender auger tour de force during Advent.

Sins of the Fathers

Presidential Pardons

What doth it profit a man if he gain the world but lose his soul? Charlatan explores the Presidential Pardon.

Trump 2.0

Trump Wins Historic Second Term

It's no longer a question of what to expect, but rather where and how far we're willing to go.

Election Night

U.S. Election Night

Donald Trump wins historic second term.

Master of the House

Interview with Congressman Barney Frank

Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee in 2008, Rep. Barney Frank sits down with DAVE LANDY to explain Washington’s role, lack of oversight, and complicity in the Global Financial Crisis.

Counting the Vote

U.S. Electoral College

More than two centuries after it was designed to empower southern white voters, the system continues to do just that.

The Platinum Queen

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth logged 70 years on the throne with a reign and warning for the Information Age.

Poppy Day

Remembrance Day

Lest we forget the armed forces members who died in the line of duty.

Bamboozled

Double Consciousness

Mimicking the dominant group leads to a split self-perception, a duality of nature, and alienation. Charlatan explores the ethos of double consciousness.

Agnostic I

Pope Francis Legacy

Why it's time for the Holy See to part the ether.

The Zone of Interest

The Holocaust and the Idyllic life

National defense is a policy. Ethnic Cleansing a paradigm. Deliverance a prophecy and promise.

MAGA Mike

Truth be Told

How evangelical Mike Johnson keeps gavel and U.S. House in hand.

Prince of Peace

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Politicians, policymakers, and peacekeepers file off at the United Nations' International Peace Day.

Lost Stars

North Korea-Russia Relations

Fires, earthquakes and floods are natural occurrences. Human conflict and comets a natural phenomenon.

Weaponizing Justice

Trump v. United States

Presidential immunity from criminal prosecution presumptively extends to all of a president's "official acts."

Woke Capitalism

Disney v. DeSantis

Disney, Gay Pride, and Ron DeSantis collide on Main Street USA.

Weaponizing the FBI

The Espionage Act

Catastrophes and well laid schemes can look and seem like the very same thing.

Sins of Omission

Clarence Thomas

It’s tax time and money talks. Even if you’re a liar.

The Tennessee Three

House Floor Protest

Southern lawmakers trigger national roll call for gun violence in America.

A Man For All Seasons

Pope Benedict XVI:

Holy whistleblower of the Vatican City state.

Dynasty 2.0

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

How the Marcos's reclaimed the Republic of the Philippines in the esprit de corps of dynasty.

United States Capitol Attack

January 6, 2021

The U.S. Congress certifies a president; the People affirm their republic, and Donald Trump concedes following a historic coup at the U.S. Capitol.

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