New Tariff Threat on Canada is Negotiation Strategy Trump announced 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports using Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act, a law apparently used by a president for the first time. The move targets goods such…
Trump Orbit Alliances in Latin America Expanding Latin America is seeing a shift toward Trump-aligned leaders who favor free-market policies, hardline security, and cooperation with the U.S. on immigration and counternarcotics. There are several new or rising leaders across the…
EU Reliant on US LNG More Europe rapidly reduced its reliance on Russian pipeline gas after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but it has increasingly depended on US LNG instead. Analysts warn this shift may undermine EU energy diversification, affordability,…
US-Iran War: Escalate or Negotiate A major escalation between the U.S. and Iran, with U.S. airstrikes hitting multiple sites in Iran and Iran retaliating against U.S. military facilities across the region. The conflict has raised fears of a wider war…
Trump Criticized Pedro Sanchez of Spain Trump used the NATO summit in Ankara to criticize allies over support for the Iran campaign, rebuke Spain for low defense spending, and renew pressure on Greenland and NATO burden-sharing. Trump said the Iran…
NATO Summit in Ankara and the Future of Global Security The aftermath of the geopolitical tensions surrounding the NATO summit in Ankara, highlighting Donald Trump's threats to withdraw US troops from Europe and his transactional approach to the alliance. Many…
Post-Ayatollah Regime: More Flexible? U.S. officials are betting Iran could be persuaded to change its long-standing hostility toward the United States in exchange for sanctions relief and economic benefits. But history suggests this is difficult: past attempts, including the 2015…
Future of NATO Turkey is hosting a major NATO summit in Ankara with extensive security measures and political significance. The event is meant to project Turkey’s importance in the alliance while leaders discuss NATO unity, defense spending, and the U.S…
Denmark and US: Potential Greenland Deal Denmark’s foreign minister says talks with the US over Greenland may produce an agreement by the end of the year, though more meetings are still needed. The discussions involve senior officials from Denmark, Greenland,…
EU Push for Independence From American Technology FIrms The European Union has unveiled a plan to reduce its dependence on American technology by boosting its own cloud computing, semiconductor, and data center capabilities. The proposal aims to improve Europe’s technological…
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