After the International 'Liberal Order' A new book imagines a new global system. How plausible are its ideas? Reason · Oct 20
War in Iran 'jeopardises the Trump presidency', ex-Obama National Security Council member says In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Obama administration National Security Council member Charles Kupchan said the war in Iran "in many respects jeopardises the Trump presidency", calling it "yet another failed war of choice" that has driven up fuel and living costs ahead of the midterms. Trump's advisers "prize… France 24 · Sep 18
Netanyahu's Explosive TV Boast: Did He Really Trick Trump Into Going To War With Iran? Netanyahu boasts that 1,000 hours on US television helped shape American opinion on Iran, fuelling explosive questions over whether he influenced Trump or went as far as tricking him into war. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns President Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in Asia. Experts believe this move punishes an ally and encourages an adversary. South Korea has long been a close ally of the United States. The exercises are critical for deterring North… The Economic Times · Aug 18
Laura Loomer, Lindsey Graham and the deepening Iran crisis: what’s behind Trump’s reset with Zelenskyy? The US administration has struck a warmer tone of late as Ukraine has shown its value as an ally in the Middle East The Guardian - US · Aug 1
US allies apprehensive after capricious Trump changes tune at Nato summit Sudden shift may be linked to affinity for Erdoğan but erratic behavior towards alliance may have consequences The Guardian - US · Jul 12
Why the Nato alliance is not as likely to dissolve as Trump makes it seem Trump has upped the stridency and threatening nature of his complaints, but the US and Europe need each other The Guardian - US · Apr 11
NATO allies launch Arctic drills as Trump eyes Greenland Germany, Sweden, Norway, France and the Netherlands are increasing their presence in the Arctic. Axios · Jan 15
Trump’s Greenland threats echo dark moments of cold war alliances Soviet invasions of allies helped destroy the Warsaw Pact – Trump’s dangerous rhetoric risks repeating the mistake inside Nato The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
Who will tame Donald Trump this time? Roll up, roll up, for the White House travelling circus On the eve of his return, it’s clear that world leaders, whether they like him or loathe him, can’t ignore this unpredictable showman The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025
Trump may not be in power, but his Ukraine rhetoric has spooked Europe Republican presidential nominee can still undermine trust in US global leadership and is reminiscent of the GOP in the 1940s The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2024
Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
In Ukraine, the focus is the fighting, but are negotiations possible? Ukraine's military offensive is making only limited progress. This is contributing to a debate on whether the U.S. needs to send even more powerful arms, or try to lay the groundwork for peace talks. WEKU · Sep 14, 2023
Foreign aid sets up Ukraine to strike tough Russian defenses WASHINGTON - Ukraine has to breach multiple lines of heavily fortified defenses in its counteroffensive against invading Russian forces, and equipment and training provided by the United States and others will play a central role. Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023
Chicago Tribune · May 31, 2022 Commentary: Foreign policy on Ukraine shows the West’s arrogance. It’s not up to us to call the shots. The war in Ukraine has gone well from the perspective of Western pundits and officials. Russia has seen a series of costly reversals on the battlefield because of poor military performance and overambitious plans. Now many in the West are debating what should happen next. Shall we stay the course,…
Wales Online · May 24, 2022 Why the Ukraine war hasn't gone as everyone expected and what's happening on the ground right now 'Ultimate victory on the battlefield is determined by the high morale of troops who are spilling blood for the ideas they are ready to fight for,' said one retired Russian colonel