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Trump’s Diesel Deal with Putin: A Betrayal of Allies in Europe and Elsewhere

21

Oct

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UncategorizedAmerica, Asia, Donald Trump, Europe, European allies, Kremlin, Kyiv, Moscow, Russia, Ukraine, United States, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Washington, Western governments

Trump’s Diesel Deal with Putin: A Betrayal of Allies in Europe and Elsewhere

Donald Trump’s decision to strike a deal with Vladimir Putin to obtain Russian diesel — a move we can label, haphazardly, Trump’s Diesel Deal — represents a troubling reversal of American policy toward Moscow. At a time when Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russia and European countries are trying to reduce their dependence on Russian energy, Washington appears willing to weaken its own pressure on the Kremlin for short-term economic and political gains. The agreement, which Trump announced on October 9, 2026, involves Russian diesel deliveries to the United States and a relaxation of certain sanctions affecting those shipments.…

Trump’s Policies Push Allies Toward a New Global Order

01

Oct

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Opinions, UncategorizedChina, David Lammy, Donald Trump, Europe, India, Iran, Japan, Kurt Campbell, Mark Carney, middle east, Russia, South Korea, Trump, United States, White House, Xi Jinping

Trump’s Policies Push Allies Toward a New Global Order

As world leaders prepare to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly this Tuesday, the international system is undergoing a significant shift. Countries that have traditionally depended on the United States for security, trade and diplomatic support are increasingly looking for alternative partnerships, as uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s foreign policy continues to reshape relations with Washington and accelerate discussions about a new global order.The change is particularly visible among America’s traditional allies. Analysts expect Trump to focus even more heavily on foreign policy if the November midterm elections leave Congress divided and limit his ability to pursue domestic initiatives. Former…

Not a Quick War: Six Months Into the Iran War, Costs for the U.S. Are Mounting

18

Sep

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EconomyChina, Donald Trump, Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, middle east, Pentagon, Persian Gulf, Russia, strait of hormuz, Tehran, United States, Washington, White House

Not a Quick War: Six Months Into the Iran War, Costs for the U.S. Are Mounting

More than six months into the Iran war, the United States continues to fight a major military confrontation with Iran, and the conflict is proving far more difficult and expensive than the Trump administration initially expected. What the Trump administration presented as a relatively short operation has now developed into a prolonged war, creating growing financial, military, and political problems for Washington. When President Trump authorized the campaign in February, the administration appeared to expect a rapid outcome. The administration based the strategy on the assumption that intense military pressure could force Tehran to surrender its strategic capabilities and perhaps…

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

27

Aug

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Culture, ElectionChina, Crisis, Donald Trump, Iran, Kim Jong Un, Moscow, NATO, North Korea, Oman, Russia, Seoul, South Korea, strait of hormuz, Trump, Washington

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

14

Aug

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WarAnna Kelly, China, Dan Caine, Iran, North Korea, Patriot, Pentagon, Persian Gulf, Russia, sean parnell, THAAD, Tomahawk, Trump, United States

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

05

Jan

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Politics, WarAugusto Pinochet, Brazil, China, Colombia, Crisis, Delcy Rodríguez, Donald Trump, Economic Inequality, government shutdown, Gustavo Petro, Manuel Antonio Noriega, Mexico, Nicolás Maduro, Panama, Russia, United States, Venezuela, White House

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…