Browsing: US foreign policy
As traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declines, Donald Trump reiterates that the US maintains “control” over the key oil shipping lane, renewing tensions and debate over Washington’s regional influence.
The Trump administration signals support for the IMF and World Bank, easing its skepticism of global institutions in a shift that could reshape U.S. influence in international finance.
Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale has urged US officials in Washington to deepen political, economic and security ties, warning that growing regional tensions demand a stronger, long-term American commitment
The United States is reportedly preparing new sanctions on another foreign bank, aiming to tighten economic pressure on Iran amid stalled nuclear talks and rising regional tensions.
South Korea said joint military drills with the US were cut short at Washington’s request, raising questions over readiness and signaling shifting priorities in the allies’ defense posture.
Sen. Marco Rubio says the U.S. is prepared to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine, but warns against expectations of a swift peace deal as complex diplomatic hurdles remain.
Washington’s clash with the ICC intensifies as US officials reject war crimes scrutiny over Israel and Gaza, raising questions about accountability, sovereignty and global justice.
A rare high-level US meeting with Hong Kong officials has sparked speculation of a policy thaw, raising questions over whether Washington is recalibrating its hardline stance.
Over 100 international law experts say recent U.S. strikes on Iran breach the UN Charter and could amount to war crimes, according to a Just Security analysis challenging U.S. self-defense claims.
The Trump administration has pledged to “disable” the International Criminal Court, escalating tensions over war crimes investigations and raising concerns about global accountability.
Tensions between the Trump administration and Iranian officials are escalating, raising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East that neither side appears economically or politically prepared to sustain.
President Trump has backed down on threatened tariffs against Greenland, saying a framework trade deal has been reached, easing tensions and paving the way for further economic talks
Trump’s statements on Iran have grown increasingly inconsistent, shifting from threats of harsh retaliation to calls for dialogue, raising questions about his administration’s policy.
Trump touts success after U.S. strikes, but Iran’s weakened regime retains tools of pressure across the region, ensuring the confrontation is far from definitively resolved.
WATCH: Vance delivers a rare White House briefing after Trump signs a contentious Iran war agreement, outlining next steps as lawmakers and allies react to the escalating tensions.
After a tentative deal, Trump confronts fresh obstacles: Iran seeks new leverage, Israeli strikes raise tensions, and MAGA allies rebel, complicating his path forward.
The U.S. is positioning forces and refining targets for potential new strikes against Iran, CBS News reports, amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic uncertainty.
The report details how strong lobbying by Saudi Arabia and Israel influenced President Trump’s decision to confront Iran, revealing internal debates and shifting U.S. Middle East strategy.
Analysts say Trump’s Venezuela takeover plan could benefit U.S. oil giants, politically connected contractors and loyalists poised to shape the country’s post-crisis economy.
A Washington Post report reveals a covert commando plan to seize Iran’s uranium stockpile was launched at Donald Trump’s request, raising fresh concerns over rogue operations.