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Aisha Nwosu
Aisha Nwosu
International Affairs Correspondent

Aisha reports on foreign policy, geopolitics, and the global forces shaping American interests abroad.

523 articles published

Former Biden Security Official Sees Diplomatic Value in Trump's Hormuz Blockade
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Former Biden Security Official Sees Diplomatic Value in Trump's Hormuz Blockade
A former Biden administration national security official stated the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could
Stellantis Plan for Chinese EV Assembly in Canada Faces Political and Labor Opposition
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Stellantis Plan for Chinese EV Assembly in Canada Faces Political and Labor Opposition
A Stellantis proposal to assemble Chinese electric vehicles in Canada using knockdown kits faces rejection from unions a
Trump's Erratic Iran Rhetoric Tests GOP, Risks Global Stability
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Trump's Erratic Iran Rhetoric Tests GOP, Risks Global Stability
President Trump's volatile communications on Iran, including threats of catastrophic destruction, create a strategic vul
Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transits Hormuz, Challenging U.S. Naval Blockade
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Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transits Hormuz, Challenging U.S. Naval Blockade
A Chinese-owned tanker under U.S. sanctions passed through the Strait of Hormuz, challenging a new U.S. naval blockade t
Rubio Mediates Historic Israel-Lebanon Talks as House Returns Amid Ethics Turmoil
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Rubio Mediates Historic Israel-Lebanon Talks as House Returns Amid Ethics Turmoil
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will mediate historic direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors. The House re
Vance Defends Last-Minute Hungary Trip After Orbán's Election Defeat, Cites Alliance with Trump
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Vance Defends Last-Minute Hungary Trip After Orbán's Election Defeat, Cites Alliance with Trump
Vice President Vance defended his eleventh-hour trip to Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power a
Trump Declares Victory in Iran Conflict as Ceasefire Holds, Critics Question Strategic Gains
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Trump Declares Victory in Iran Conflict as Ceasefire Holds, Critics Question Strategic Gains
Despite President Trump's declaration of 'total and complete victory,' the two-week ceasefire with Iran reveals unchange
Cuba's Economic Collapse Demands Export-First Strategy After Communism
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Cuba's Economic Collapse Demands Export-First Strategy After Communism
Cuba's deepening economic crisis necessitates an export-led recovery focused on key sectors, requiring massive investmen
McConnell Rebukes U.S. Conservatives for Backing Orbán, Citing Foreign Policy Breach
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McConnell Rebukes U.S. Conservatives for Backing Orbán, Citing Foreign Policy Breach
Senator Mitch McConnell condemned U.S. conservatives who advocated for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of hi
Trump Enforces Naval Blockade Against Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Risking Global Oil Prices
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Trump Enforces Naval Blockade Against Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Risking Global Oil Prices
President Trump has ordered a U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran's oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a high-stak
Meloni Condemns Trump's Attack on Pope Leo XIV as 'Unacceptable'
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Meloni Condemns Trump's Attack on Pope Leo XIV as 'Unacceptable'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denounced former President Donald Trump's verbal assault on Pope Leo XIV as 'u
Trump Refuses to Apologize to Pope Leo XIV, Escalating Feud Over Iran Policy
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Trump Refuses to Apologize to Pope Leo XIV, Escalating Feud Over Iran Policy
President Trump stated he will not apologize to Pope Leo XIV for criticizing him as 'weak' on foreign policy, specifical
Trump Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse
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Trump Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse
U.S. forces began enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, following the co
London Defense Conference Reveals Deepening Cracks in U.S.-U.K. Alliance
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London Defense Conference Reveals Deepening Cracks in U.S.-U.K. Alliance
A major defense conference in London highlighted growing European anxiety over the durability of the U.S.-U.K. alliance,
Development Banks Face Criticism for Prioritizing Climate Over Core Poverty Alleviation
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Development Banks Face Criticism for Prioritizing Climate Over Core Poverty Alleviation
As global finance leaders convene in Washington, a growing critique argues development institutions have lost focus on i
Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Failed Iran Talks, Escalates Feud with Pope Leo
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Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Failed Iran Talks, Escalates Feud with Pope Leo
President Trump has ordered a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to begin Monday, a major escalation after week
Trump's Naval Blockade of Hormuz Sends Global Oil Prices Soaring Past $100
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Trump's Naval Blockade of Hormuz Sends Global Oil Prices Soaring Past $100
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel after President Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a
U.S. Navy to Enforce Strait of Hormuz Blockade Against Iran Starting Monday
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U.S. Navy to Enforce Strait of Hormuz Blockade Against Iran Starting Monday
The U.S. military will begin a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after President Trump d