Tag: Foreign Policy
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Vietnam’s Memory Diplomacy: Curating the Past for an Uncertain Future
Introduction: Memory as a Foreign Policy Tool Memory diplomacy refers to how a nation leverages shared historical narratives to influence contemporary international relations. Vietnam has long understood that recollections of conflict, independence, and resilience can shape trust, mutual recognition, and cooperation with key partners. In today’s uncertain geopolitical climate, Hanoi’s approach blends commemoration with practical…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo seeks balance: a softer Israel stance amid domestic pressures
Prabowo’s nuanced pivot on Israel: what’s changed President Prabowo Subianto’s recent rhetoric signals a deliberate shift toward a softer line on Israel, paired with a willingness to engage in substantive moves that could realign Indonesia’s long-standing stance in the Middle East. From a conditional pledge to recognize Israel if a Palestinian statehood path is advanced,…
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Trump Administration Eyes New Mexico Mission Against Cartels, Officials Say
Overview of the Reported Plan Recent reporting indicates that the Trump administration has begun detailed planning for a new mission aimed at disrupting Mexico’s powerful drug cartels. According to current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter, the initiative would involve deploying U.S. troops and intelligence personnel to operate in Mexico to target cartel…
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Trump Admin Weighs New U.S. Mission into Mexico Targeting Cartels, Officials Say
Overview: A Potential New Mission on the Horizon According to two current U.S. officials and two former senior officials familiar with the discussions, the Trump administration has started detailed planning for a potential international mission aimed at dismantling drug cartels inside Mexico. While specifics remain under tight wraps, the discussions signal a marked shift in…
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Unverified Threats: Trump’s Alleged Warning on Nigeria and Western Aid
Overview: A claim in question Recent reports have circulated claiming that former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military intervention in Nigeria and warned of halting aid over the killings of Christians. As of now, there is no confirmed public record from official U.S. channels substantiating these assertions. The rapid spread of such statements often reflects…
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Trump’s Threat of Military Action in Nigeria Sparks Fear of a New U.S.–Africa Standoff
Trump’s Warning and the Context The volatility of U.S.–Africa relations has resurfaced as former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning about Nigeria. In a post on Truth Social, he framed what he described as the “mass slaughter” of Christians in Nigeria as a reason to potentially deploy military force. The claim—whether fully substantiated or…
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Trump Threatens Nigeria Military Action Sparks US-Africa Standoff
Overview: A new chapter in U.S.-Africa tensions In a recent post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump warned that the United States might consider military action if Nigeria does not halt what he characterized as a “mass slaughter” of Christians across the country. The remark, quickly dismissed by many as a provocative political statement,…
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Top Senators Demand Pentagon Transparency on Trump-Era Boat Strikes
Background: Senators Call for Clarity on Military Strikes The leading Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee are escalating pressure on the Pentagon to share critical information about strikes conducted against marine vessels during the Trump administration. In recent weeks, the committee has argued that the executive branch has withheld key intelligence and…
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Luxon Meets Japan’s New PM: NZ Pushes for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Global De-nuclearisation
New Zealand’s Stand on Nuclear Non-Proliferation At the Spotlight Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has taken his diplomatic agenda to the world stage, meeting Japan’s new prime minister and other global leaders to discuss nuclear non-proliferation, regional security, and a shared commitment to de-nuclearisation. In a period marked by concerns over nuclear testing and the evolving…
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EU Advocate General Urges Dismissal of Latvia’s Appeal in Aven and Fridman Sanctions Case
Overview The Advocate General (AG) of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has recommended dismissing Latvia’s appeal in the high-profile sanctions case involving Russian-origin billionaires Pyotr Aven and Mikhail Fridman. The recommendation, issued on 30 October, could influence the trajectory of EU sanctions enforcement and the procedural options available to member states…