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From Strength to Chaos: The Growing Risks of Trump’s Foreign Policy

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From Strength to Chaos: The Growing Risks of Trump’s Foreign Policy

Donald Trump has always presented unpredictability as a source of power projection in Trump’s Foreign Policy. He wants allies and adversaries alike to believe that he is willing to take risks that other presidents would normally avoid. But in his second term, this very strategy seems to produce more unpredictability and disorder. Recent developments involving South Korea, Oman, Iran and North Korea illustrate the problem very clearly. Instead of strengthening America’s position, Trump’s latest moves risk turning allies into enemies, confusing partners and weakening the credibility of US commitments in the international stage. His latest comment regarding South Korea is…

America’s Missile Shield Under Pressure: Iran Conflict Drains Key US Defense Stockpiles

Trump’s increasingly aggressive approach toward military confrontation with Iran is now creating challenges for the United States. Latest reports suggest that the US military has used a significant portion of its advanced missile defense supplies during the conflict with Iran, leaving senior defense officials concerned about declining weapons reserves. The depletion of critical interceptor systems has raised questions about Washington’s ability to sustain prolonged military operations and respond effectively to potential future threats, placing America's Missile Shield Under Pressure. The most serious reduction involves the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The US military has reportedly consumed nearly 80…

Déjà Vu: U.S. Imperialism Returns to Latin America—Trump’s Abduction of Maduro Is About Venezuelan Oil

In the early days of January 2026, a shocking U.S. military raid in Caracas resulted in the capture, transfer, and detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on U.S. soil—a move that has ignited global outrage. Trump’s abduction of Maduro is about Venezuelan oil and now carries the added dimension of explicit threats to Venezuela’s interim leader, with the U.S. president warning of further consequences if she refuses cooperation.This development resurrects the darkest memories of Cold War–era interventions and challenges what it means for the United States to champion international law. How Trump Tore Up International Law in…