FOREIGN POLICY

Jul 06 2025POLITICS

Trump's Week of Wins and Worries

Trump had quite a week. He celebrated some big wins, but not everything went his way. Let's break it down. First, the Supreme Court made a ruling that Trump loved. It limited the power of judges to block his policies nationwide. Trump saw this as a green light to push forward with some of his most controversial ideas, like ending birthright citizenship. He called it...

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight: Nato's Promises and the Harsh Reality

The recent Nato summit brought a mix of relief and uncertainty. European leaders breathed a sigh of relief as the US president did not withdraw from the alliance. Instead, all European Nato members agreed to boost their defence spending to 5% of GDP. This move is seen as a step towards balancing the alliance and deterring Russia. However, the situation on the ground...

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Biden's Missed Chance: How Diplomacy Could Have Avoided the Israel-Iran Conflict

In 2015, the U. S. and Iran reached a historic nuclear deal, but it didn't last long. Trump pulled the U. S. out, and tensions rose. This month, Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, leading to a 12-day war. Many blame Trump and Netanyahu, but Biden also played a role. Biden had a chance to fix things when he became president in 2021. He promised to undo Trump's mistak...

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

Trump's NATO Summit: Ceasefire News Steals the Show

President Donald Trump's trip to the NATO summit in The Hague took an unexpected turn. Instead of focusing on defense spending, everyone is talking about his announcement of a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran. This sudden development overshadowed Trump's plans to highlight a major military spending commitment from NATO allies. The summit was su...

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Flagpole Pause: The Unexpected Break in Iran Tensions

The world watched as a major crisis unfolded between Israel and Iran. The man at the center of it all was the US President. He was glued to updates, spending hours in strategy sessions. Then, something unexpected happened. He stepped out for a brief moment. He was not discussing the crisis. He was overseeing the installation of massive flagpoles. This pause lasted ab...

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Jun 20 2025POLITICS

Troops and Tensions: A Clash of Powers

In a recent development, a federal court in California decided that President Trump can keep control of 4, 000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles. This decision temporarily stops Governor Gavin Newsom from taking back control of the Guard. The troops were sent to Los Angeles almost two weeks ago in response to protests sparked by immigration raids. The court's...

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers Unite to Stop Trump's Potential Mideast War

The political landscape in Washington is shifting, with an unusual alliance forming to prevent the U. S. from getting dragged into a conflict between Israel and Iran. This group includes both staunch Trump supporters and progressive Democrats, all concerned about the potential for another endless war in the Middle East. In a surprising turn, some of Trump's biggest ...

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Jun 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Unconventional Approach to Peace

The current administration's foreign policy is a mix of old-school realism and a new twist of reality TV drama. This approach is a significant shift from the idealism of previous leaders. The current president and his team have a unique way of handling international relations. They see diplomacy as a negotiation, much like a real estate deal. This perspective comes f...

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Poland's New President: A Shift in Power

In a tight race, Karol Nawrocki, a right-wing conservative historian, secured the Polish presidency. This victory came as a shock to many, especially to the pro-European government led by Donald Tusk. The State Election Commission revealed that Nawrocki won with a slim margin of 50. 89% of the vote, just edging out his rival, Rafal Trzaskowski, who garnered 49. 11%. ...

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May 24 2025POLITICS

A New Era for West Point: Shifting Military Focus

The United States Military Academy at West Point saw a significant event in 2025. A high-ranking official praised the graduating cadets and took the opportunity to highlight changes in U. S. military policy. The speaker emphasized the strength of the U. S. military, attributing its current power to recent rebuilding efforts. This was the first time in a while that ...

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