On Friday, the Trump administration escalated its military presence in the Caribbean and South America by announcing the deployment of an aircraft carrier group to the region. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the green light to send the USS Gerald R. Ford—described by the US Navy as “the most capable, adaptable, and lethal combat platform […]| Mother Jones
Talk show host Tucker Carlson prompted backlash from several figures he called “neocons,” including Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and former Trump national security adviser John Bolton. Carlson hosted right-wing commentator Nick Fuentes on the latest episode of The Tucker Carlson Show. The pair discussed the origins of neoconservatism. Fuentes […]| Washington Examiner
For its 2025-26 funding call, the Scottish Council on Global Affairs (SCGA) invites proposals for Scotland-based researchers to contribute to an exciting new project SCGA is convening this year.| Scottish Council On Global Affairs
Far from it being the end of history, the story of this century so far — and we’re now a quarter of the way through it — has been the rise of the autocrats. This has been their century.| The Centre for Independent Studies
Donald Trump has turned his back on nationalism, but not in favor of internationalism. The post What Happened to America First? appeared first on Washington Monthly.| Washington Monthly
Facing the Russian threat with less help from America, the continent forges closer ties to beef up defense. The post Can Europe Turn Tough Talk on Russia into Action? appeared first on Washington Monthly.| Washington Monthly
Julia Ioffe’s much-anticipated memoir and history of Russia offers an original take on America’s long-time adversary| Washington Monthly
As Donald Trump boards Air Force One for the first East Asia trip of his second term, he is confronting the main challenge facing the United States and the one that will define his legacy: the ongoing competition with China. There are reasonable grounds for optimism in the White House, but fending off the communist great power will require tremendous focus and determination. If handled well, this trip will set the rest of his term up for success in the Far East.| freebeacon.com
Rather than scrutinize María Corina Machado credentials, the media establishment whitewashed the most unpeaceful elements in her background.|
The recent US airstrikes in the Caribbean and military threats against Venezuela are a continuation of decades (or even centuries) of US policy on the region, not a departure from it.|
Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ)| Cactus Politics
Reflections on the former U.S. National Security Adviser and leading thinker on global affairs. The post The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America’s Cold War Prophet appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday.| Scripps News
Stock markets dropped on Trump's bellicose Truth Social post that said China is "becoming very hostile" in seeking tough export controls on rare earths.| CNBC
The magnitude of Donald Trump’s success in giving peace a chance in Gaza can be gauged by the headlines and coverage of normally fiercely anti-Trump mainstream media outlets.| Compact
“Angelo.” With no surname necessary, the mere mention put Washington’s late-Cold War intelligence establishment on edge. Their tormenter was but a thirtysomething staffer on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Contrarily, to the Cold Warriors sacrificing their all to defend the nation from Communist subversion and nuclear-missile threats, that single name, like a messenger from... Read more about: The Man Who Kept the CIA Up at Night The post The Man Who Kept the CIA Up at Nigh...| The American Mind
Guest entry by Shreya Narula “None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Every year, many ex-colonies celeb…| Arthashastra
March 9, 2025 Scott J. Lawson Dear editors of The Atlantic; please change your motto or stop being fake hypocrites. “Journalism of no party of clique,” The Atlantic has long claimed, “Exploring the American idea since 1857.” Sure, a publication called The Atlantic has been around since 1857, but those putting together the content of […]| Brass Tacks Politics
“A road to resilience.” The picture depicts a field visit to deliver cardamom saplings, where the vehicle got stranded in mud and monsoon. Years later, little has changed. In many parts of Nepal, half the year remains a struggle for access, as unpaved roads vanish under landslides and floods, leaving villages isolated and development out […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Grant Golub explains how Henry Stimson transformed the WWII War Department into a political force, cementing the military's influence on U.S. foreign policy.| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Scott Bessent just casually said the quiet part out loud.| The New Republic
The European Commission president appears to be winning the U.S. president’s ear on Ukraine, but that comes at a price.| POLITICO
By elevating the builders within State, America’s ability to lead in an era of global conflict can be strengthened.| The American Mind
–A post on the website UnHerd.com seems to have been inspired by the recent book of Eleanor Doughty on the British aristocracy Heirs and Graces. This has been mentioned in several previous posts. The article is written by Pratinav Anil … Continue reading →| The Evelyn Waugh Society
A United Nations commission of inquiry has concluded on Tuesday that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, finding “reasonable grounds”| ECPS
The Russia collusion hoax was anchored to two central claims: first, that Trump was a compromised agent of Russia, and second, that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help Trump. The first claim was completely debunked after years of investigation. It is on the second and far more plausible claim—which was just as key to the hoax—that the newly released documents shed new light. And the revelations are shocking. The post The Significance of the Recently Released Russia Hoax Documen...| Imprimis
The EU brings benefits, but it does so by destroying national sovereignty. It seems to turn the countries it dominates into whimpering, simpering, dysfunctional shadows of the proud nations they once were. The post Is J.D. Vance Right about Europe? appeared first on Imprimis.| Imprimis
When Alexander Hamilton became the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, he immediately began to prepare a schedule of tariffs, along with excise taxes on such commodities as alcohol and tobacco. The Constitution forbids taxing the exports of any state, and so American tariffs have always been laid only on imports. The post Tariffs in American History appeared first on Imprimis.| Imprimis
American conservatism exists to serve the people and the nation through the Constitution. This includes defending them against enemies foreign and domestic. And the fact is, elite institutions have become the people’s and the nation’s enemies. They are openly waging cultural war on those they ostensibly serve. They cannot be negotiated with or accommodated. They must be defunded, disbanded, and disempowered. The rewards for doing so—for putting American families first again—will be gr...| Imprimis
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He anticipated the rise of Donald Trump.| Modern Age
Evidence points to a startling lack of enforcement of Wikipedia’s most basic rules and editorial safeguards. Given the immense influence that Wikipedia articles have over our online and real life global conversations, far more editorial responsibility and transparency is needed, immediately.| Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz : Biography
Are you passionate about global politics and understanding the dynamics that shape it? Are you looking for a way to expand your knowledge under the| ECPS
Morocco placed its Atlantic Initiative at the center of discussions during the 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit, presenting it as a concrete example of effective South-South cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean.| Morocco World News
The political and media establishment has finally begun to acknowledge Palestinian suffering, but this shift remains hollow until those complicit in Israel’s genocide are truly exposed. By Anthony Hayward Declassified UK Some 21 months into Israel’s genocide, Palestinian suffering is only| Consortium News
An Atlanticist Grand Strategy for Hungary: What Could It Look Like?| Válasz Online
Major speeches by PM Lawrence Wong and SM Lee Hsien Loong offer a clear-eyed view on global transition and commitment to multilateralism, and link political stability to diplomatic strength.| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
SM Lee Hsien Loong at the Suzhou Industrial Park 30th Anniversary Commemorative Event on 25 November 2024| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
People’s Action Party Awards and Conference 2024| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
Singapore must work harder to find like-minded partners in less hospitable world: PM Wong| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
100 days as PM: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's press conference with local media on 23 August 2024| If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think
Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Phil Magness. On a recent Price of Business, Host Kevin Price visited with Dr. Phil Magness of Read more…| Daily Business Journal
In February 2016, Donald Trump scandalized Republican Party elites at a CNN town hall event in Columbus, Ohio, when he dared to call George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq “a big fat mistake” and “the worst decision any one has made, any president has made, in the history of this country.”| Compact
Historian Christopher Clark in Foreign Policy sees the collapse of modernity. What’s really ending is industrial civilisation’s life-cycle. What comes next depends on whether we embrace collapse or renewal.| Age of Transformation
For half a century, the relationship between the United States and China has oscillated between cautious cooperation and deep-seated rivalry—an uneasy marriage of economic interdependence and strategic mistrust. The modern U.S.–China relationship was born in 1972, when President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to Beijing opened a new chapter of diplomatic and economic engagement. In 2025,...| The Science Survey
We must move deliberately, leveraging our compute, revitalizing our talent, and binding partners in shared purpose.| The American Mind
The Buckley Institute is announced a new endowment for international relations programming in honor of past board member Terry Holcombe.| Buckley Institute
European leaders are gathering to discuss defense — but the latest moves by U.S. President Donald Trump will loom large over the meeting.| CNBC
Written by Thomas Ching-Wei TU. This second part of the article presents possible suggestions for promoting Taiwan-Vatican relations. For instance, it could review the visa difficulties of foreign …| Taiwan Insight
With the US operation in Iran triggering fresh arms races, Russia’s turn from multipolarity to imperial nostalgia highlights a global order in turmoil—and Moscow’s battle to remain at the center of it The post The Empire Game 2.0: Through Moscow’s Eyes appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority. The final vote count was 218 to 214. All Democrat representa| Texas Politics
Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict. “As| Texas Politics
Event: Festival of Politics ‘Peace in the Middle East?’ Date: 20 August 2025 Time: 10.45am-12.15pm Venue: The Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP Organisers: Festival of Politics, Scottish Council on Global Affairs The Scottish Council on Global Affairs (SCGA) is partnering once more with The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics when it returns in ... Read more| Scottish Council On Global Affairs
It’s getting weird out there. Gerardo Fernández Noroña, the President of Mexico’s Senate, just spoke out in the middle of the Los Angeles riot. He had a map—an actual, physical map—of North A…| Skating Under The Ice
Written by Meng Kit Tang. As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, military deterrence has become the dominant narrative. This article argues that renewed dialogue, economic pragmatism, and people-to…| Taiwan Insight
Experts and officials don't all agree on how far along Iran is toward attaining a nuclear weapon. The new hostilities between Israel and Iran now make that debate more urgent.| Scripps News
In May 2024, Lai Ching-te was sworn in as the new president of Taiwan. Central to his campaign was rejecting any political claims to the island by mainland China (officially People’s Republic of China or PRC) and establishing a fully independent Taiwan.| Close Up Foundation
This week, President Trump tweeted that he “stand[s] with our farmers” and is “making good on [his] promise to defend our Farmers & Ranchers from unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations.” As with so much of what emanates from Trump’s mouth and Twitter account, the President’s latest claim is patently false. In July, President Trump […]| Property of the People
Donald Trump reportedly plans to use the luxury jet for Air Force One.| The New Republic
By Connor Joyce ’25 The character of warfare in the 21st century is rapidly evolving. The next 75 years will increasingly look beyond the traditional battlefield and toward more complex domains, including the Arctic and outer space. At the nexus of America’s military and intelligence dominance is the space domain. Utilized for strategic surveillance and … Continue reading "Astropolitics in the 21st Century: Blitzkrieg and Artificial Intelligence"| Ike’s Anvil
By Chloe Kot ’25 The Gettysburg College Model United Nations and International Affairs Association, with the Political Science Department and Things Ukrainian at Gettysburg, recently hosted Vassilis Coutifaris, a Senior Officer at the European Union delegation to the United States. Coutifaris discussed the political economy connecting Europe and the U.S. With global events like the … Continue reading "Why Pennsylvanians Should Care About Europe’s Economy "| Ike’s Anvil
By Connor Joyce ’25 As the world grapples with a “super year for elections,” with the potentially “co-belligerent” convergence of Russia and North Korean forces in Ukraine and with conflict in the Middle East, it is essential for the United States to increase its preparedness towards emerging threats to national security. One pivotal issue is … Continue reading "Icebergs in National Security: The Geopolitical Impact of Climate Change in the Arctic"| Ike’s Anvil
By Sophia Meyer ’24 The perception of the United States as a net positive influence abroad was recorded at 22% in 2024 by the Democracy Perception Index, a 5% decline from the 27% recorded in 2023. This hit to America’s international reputation has been driven primarily by a decline in opinion from countries in the … Continue reading "Winning Hearts, Not Wars: The Case for Soft Power as America’s Image Fix "| Ike’s Anvil
By Vincent DiFonzo ’25, Managing Editor Russia Today is an English-language Russian state-owned media outlet widely known for its biased reporting and spread of misinformation in order to def…| Ike's Anvil
U.S. President Donald Trump said trade tariffs would be imposed on the European Union and U.K., but he signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain.| CNBC
Trump started his second presidency with apparently contradictory foreign policy signals. His administration was being filled with anti-China, anti-Palestinian, anti-Cuba, anti-Venezuela and anti-Iran hawks: Secretary of State Rubio, National Security Adviser Waltz, Defence Secretary Hegseth. However, before his inauguration, Trump called Xi Jinping, reporting: “It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together… The post Trump assesses in what order to attack other countries ...| Learning from China
President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According| Cactus Politics
This is the first post in a new book symposium, on Paul Kirby and Laura J. Shepherd’s Governing the Feminist Peace, which was published in 2024 by Columbia University Press. Laura is Professo…| The Disorder Of Things
The U.S. stock market, which had suffered since President Trump unveiled his tariff plan, rose sharply after he announced a pause to allow negotiations.| CNBC
A discussion with WBAI’s Law and Disorder radio show on the new graphic booklet Homeland Security: Myths and Monsters. The post Audio: Interview with Law and Disorder radio show appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
For several months, my collage “Ambassador of Peace- We are Friends” hung at the Hecksher Museum of Art. When I went to pick up my piece at the end of the show last week, it was with a very heavy h…| Envisioning The American Dream
US-IRAN-NUCLEAR-DIPLOMACY – US President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the US withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal, in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2018. image source By Arya Nadella Edited By Paola Martin Few nations embody the economic impact of […]| The Economics Review
“NZ’s current lack of action is deeply rooted in its problematic approach to this issue in the past — a past which straddles an involvement in Palestine since the First World War, through to today.” — John Hobbs.| E-Tangata
What did Republican hawks get in return for selling out to Trump?| The Dispatch
Donald Trump is a family man. Just not the usual kind.| The Dispatch
Donald Trump has given Vladimir Putin everything he wants.| The New Republic
This memoir traces Mahbubani's rise from poverty to diplomatic success in meritocratic Singapore but lacks deep political analysis and engagement with opposing views.| E-International Relations
‘Sovereigntism’ gets at the core of America First overseas.| The Dispatch
President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the latter two agreed to some of the former’s terms on immigration, border, and trade.| Texas Politics
“This is a ‘destroy the village in order to save it’ approach," says a former senior USAID appointee.| Mother Jones
Written by Dr Chieh-chi HSIEH. This article argues that the path dependencies of the Taiwanese, US, Japanese, and South Korean governments encountered a change of political leadership in 2024, whic…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Raian Hossain. This article examines Taiwan’s relations and engagement in South Asia, with reference to the cases of India and Bangladesh. It argues that Taiwan has great potential…| Taiwan Insight
In this timely and courageous book, George Gilder demonstrates that the widespread antagonism toward the state of Israel is based — as is anti-Semitism itself — on self-defeating envy and resentment…| Discovery Institute
Former Air Force Pilot and current congressman – Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) – sounded the alarm after seeing videos of China’s sixth-generation aircraft displayed in the skies. You can see a video and pictures of the new technology below:| Texas Politics
Greenlandic attitudes toward foreign policy show support for more involvement internationally, but, the closer to home Nuuk looks to make its mark, the better, according to the second Nasiffik study of voters’ opinions about foreign policy.| arctichub.gl
The Republican senator said it would “take a Democratic president” to commit American troops to defend the Saudi kingdom, according to a new book.| Reason.com
Brazil’s block of Elon Musk’s X platform is not about free speech, but about sovereignty and foreign entities respecting Brazil’s rule of law. The only political element is on Musk’s side, in his open support for Brazilian fascists. The billionaire turned far-right influencer’s meddling and incitement is rightly being viewed as a coup attempt. – […] The post Inside Brazil’s X Ban: How Elon Musk Started–and lost–a Fight With Brazil’s Judiciary appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
Rep. Susan WildRanking Member, Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International OrganizationsMay 7, 2024, Hearing: “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, and Rule of Law?” Opening Statement Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With all due respect to everyone involved in this hearing, I’d like to say at the outset that this is not the […] The post US Congresswoman Takes Down Fantasist Republican Committee Hearing on Brazilian Democracy appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
Haniyeh's killing has led to a much more hard-line leader for Hamas, likely dealing a severe blow to chances of a cease-fire.| CNBC
In 1969, at the Association of Arab-American University Graduates (AAUG) convention, Eqbal Ahmad delivered a stark message: the Palestinian liberation movement would fail if it relied solely on armed struggle. He argued for a broader strategy, combining military with political and ideological tactics. The aim was to bring about the moral isolation of Israel by exposing the violence… The post Out-Organise the Enemy! Eqbal Ahmad and the liberation of Palestine appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
The pro-Palestine movement is growing and drawing on precedents from Vietnam to Black Lives Matter, suggesting that unequivocal US support for Israel may be on borrowed time. In the summer of 2020, millions of teenagers, outraged by the police killing of George Floyd, took to the streets of American towns and cities as part of… The post As College Campuses Erupt in Protest, Some See a Political Transformation appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
Trumpism is the war on terror coming home. Meanwhile, Biden’s war on terror mentality is distorting his policy on Gaza. No one ever announced that the “war on terror” was over. But the rushed withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan in 2021 was the closest the U.S. came to an official end point. There was no… The post The “war on terror” is the ghost haunting this year’s election appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
by Jason Beardsley The Biden Administration is putting the lives of American service members at risk. If you value the safety of our troops and understand the complexities of international conflict, read on. The Biden administration’s plan to construct a military pier for humanitarian aid delivery into Gaza is a dangerous shift in U.S.... Read more »| Concerned Veterans for America
ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan is seeking arrest warrants against two Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu, and three Hamas officials.| Jeremy R. Hammond
On November 15, angry Iranians began pouring onto the streets to protest sudden news of a 50% fuel price Continue reading →| Mideast Shuffle
Billionaire George Soros has been funding democracy promotion around the world for decades, through his Open Society Foundation. For his efforts, he’s become a bogeyman for the far right. But what economic philosophies drive Soros’s charity work? And how do they align with the business strategies that made him so fabulously wealthy? Adam and Cameron […]| ADAM TOOZE
Adam and Cameron discuss the common pencil—both a must-have back-to-school item and a metaphor for the free-market economy. Also on the show: The economics of Mongolia. Find more episodes and subscribe at Foreign Policy.| ADAM TOOZE
Economic growth in Japan is surging while the U.K. continues its long slump. Adam and Cameron explain what’s driving the trends in each country. Find more episodes and subscribe at Foreign Policy.| ADAM TOOZE
"The Afghan War, which inaugurated a wave of western attacks in Asia and North Africa 20 years ago, will prove in its last act the futility and destruction of 'humanitarian intervention'."| Source
By Ken Swope, Ph.D. Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the Dale Center or the Univer…| Reflections on War & Society
