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Foreign policy, geopolitics, alliances, and the global events reshaping American interests abroad.
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Trump's Iran Strategy in Disarray as Oil Prices Surge and Talks Stutter
Trump's Iran policy careened from military escalation to diplomatic pause this week, leaving allies and markets guessing
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Gulf Crisis Hands China Leverage Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
The unresolved Gulf crisis threatens to undercut President Trump's position at his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping, hand
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America's China Blind Spot: Why Losing Ground-Level Insight Is a Strategic Risk
The sharp decline in Americans living and working in China has created a dangerous information gap, leaving policymakers
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Rubio Calls Vatican Meeting 'Cordial' as Trump-Pope Feud Over Iran Escalates
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week, calling the encounter 'very cordial' even as P
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Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Tightrope: Peace Talks Amid Threats and Domestic Pressure
President Trump is navigating a delicate ceasefire with Iran, balancing threats of military action with the need for a d
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Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire for Victory Day
President Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for May 9-11, tied to Victory Day celebration
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Six Americans Languish in Iran as Trump Weighs Deal—Families Demand Action
At least six Americans remain detained in Iran. Families and advocates urge the Trump administration to demand their rel
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Trump Administration Reviews Mexican Consulates as Bilateral Tensions Escalate
The U.S. is reviewing Mexican consulates for potential closures, deepening strains with Mexico over cartel policy, indic
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Iran-Backed Attacks Drive UAE Deeper into Israel's Arms, Strains Gulf Ties
The UAE has suffered over 2,000 attacks from Iran-backed forces, prompting an unprecedented Israeli deployment of troops
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Trump Sets July 4 Tariff Ultimatum for EU, Threatens Major Hikes
President Trump has given the EU until July 4 to comply with a trade agreement or face significantly higher tariffs, esc
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Trump and Lula Skip Press as White House Meeting Yields Sparse Details
President Trump and Brazilian President Lula held a high-stakes White House meeting without press access. Trump's brief
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Trump's Shadow Diplomacy: How Real Estate Moguls Replaced State Department Pros
The Trump administration has systematically sidelined the State Department, replacing professional diplomats with person