The Symbolism Behind Trump-Xi Meet
As Air Force One touched down in Beijing this month, the optics surrounding Donald Trump’s return to China were impossible to ignore. Nearly a decade after his first state visit in 2017,
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Tariffs in Yuan: Is Iran Ringing the Bell on the Petrodollar Age?
Iran’s push to collect Strait of Hormuz oil transit tariffs in Chinese yuan signals a real, though gradual, erosion of the US “petrodollar” system at the margins, but it does not yet
Germany, NATO and the Price of a U.S. Retreat
Trump’s threat to trim U.S. troops in Germany would weaken America’s military posture in Europe unless it were paired with a deliberate, allied-backed redesign of the force posture. A sudden or politically
Shadows and Signals: Decoding Iran’s UN Strategy
In the grand amphitheater of the United Nations General Assembly, where nations vie for the spotlight and alliances shift like desert sands, Iran’s new Foreign Minister, Pezeshkian, delivered a speech that was
U.S. Foreign Aid to Ukraine Reaches Historic Levels Amid Ongoing Conflict
The United States continues to lead the world in providing financial and military aid to Ukraine, with billions of dollars allocated to support the embattled nation since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
A Critical Moment for Transatlantic Relations: Europe’s Concerns About the 2024 U.S. Elections
As the 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections draw near, European leaders are watching with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. Transatlantic relations, already tested by recent global challenges, face a pivotal
The Quietly Critical Role of Foreign Policy in the 2024 Election
As the United States barrels toward the 2024 presidential election, the usual fanfare of party conventions is in full swing. These carefully orchestrated spectacles, designed to showcase political elites and rally the
From Tweets to Streets: The Social Media Storm Behind UK Riots
In the early hours of a somber morning nearly 30 years ago, the town of Dunblane, Scotland, was scarred forever by an atrocity that claimed the lives of 16 children and their
Biden Ends His Bid for a Second Term: A Turning Point in American Politics
In an unprecedented move that echoes through the annals of American political history, President Joe Biden took one of the most consequential steps imaginable on Sunday: he ended his bid for a
Elections in Venezuela: US Strategy Under Scrutiny
As the Biden administration navigates relations with the Maduro regime, concerns arise over its impact on Venezuela's democratic opposition. Recent U.S. interactions with Maduro officials, amidst increasing repression and oil production, question
