Tag: U.S. Foreign Policy
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Monroe Doctrine Echoes in Trump’s Foreign Policy: Big Stick Revisited
Trump and the Monroe Doctrine: A Modern Reinterpretation For years, the Monroe Doctrine was a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy history, a doctrine that framed the Western Hemisphere as a sphere of American influence free from European intervention. In recent years, critics and analysts have argued that former President Donald Trump tested the doctrine’s relevance…
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Monroe Doctrine and Trump Foreign Policy: Big Stick Revisited
Introduction: A Reawakening of Historic Principles In recent years, critics and analysts have noted a distinct thread running through President Trump’s foreign policy: a modern adaptation of long-standing U.S. doctrines. While the political climate has shifted, key touchstones from the 19th and early 20th centuries—the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt’s Big Stick, and gunboat diplomacy—appear to inform…
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Iran and the Limits of American Power: A Reassessment
Introduction: A Moment of Strategic Reckoning The death toll and the scale of protests in Iran have intensified discussions about American influence in the Middle East. As Washington recalibrates its approach to human rights, sanctions, and diplomacy, analysts are asking what the ongoing events reveal about the true reach—and the limits—of American power. This article…
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Trump’s Health Aid Drive: How America Is Linking Aid to Trade with African Nations
Introduction: A New Era of Health Aid Tied to Trade In a sustained push to reshape Africa’s health landscape while simultaneously advancing U.S. geopolitical and commercial interests, the United States is rolling out billions of pounds in new health aid agreements with African governments. By linking aid to trade, often described as “trade for aid,”…
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Can U.S. Push for Venezuelan Oil Undermine Canada in Trade Talks?
Introduction: Oil politics meet trade diplomacy The United States has long treated energy access as a central pillar of its foreign policy. When Washington signals a readiness to leverage Venezuela’s oil reserves, policymakers and markets watch closely for how such moves could reshape allied bargaining power. In the current moment, questions are swirling about whether…
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Climate Cooperation Will Suffer as the U.S. Disengages From International Commitments
Introduction: A Global Alarm Bell The United States’ decision to withdraw from more than 60 international organizations, many tied to the United Nations, signals a significant shift in the country’s approach to multilateral diplomacy. While the immediate political calculus may focus on domestic reforms and sovereignty, the long-term ramifications reach deep into the heart of…
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Americans Want the U.S. to Be the World’s Moral Leader, Yet Doubt It’s Today
Americans’ Paradox: High Ideals, Uncertain Reality Across the political spectrum, a plurality of Americans say the United States should be the world’s moral leader. Yet a similar or even larger share worry that the country currently falls short of that role. A new NPR/Ipsos poll reveals a tension between aspiration and perception, shaping conversations about…
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Americans Want the U.S. to Be a Moral Global Leader, Despite Doubts About Reality
Poll Finds a Conflict Between Ideal and Reality Americans across the political spectrum say they want the United States to be the world’s moral leader, even as a majority doubt that the country currently holds that position. A recent NPR/Ipsos poll highlights a consistent desire for higher standards and greater global influence on ethical issues,…
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Trump Says He Doesn’t Need International Law: Power Limited Only by Morality
Overview: Trump’s Bold Claim in the NYT Interview In a recent conversation with the New York Times, former President Donald Trump asserted that he does not “need international law” and that the only constraint on his power is his own morality. The remark, delivered in a context where questions about executive overreach and the balance…
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To Make Sense of the Venezuela Attack, Look to the Hotter Heads Around Trump
Introduction: Why the Venezuela attack matters now The recent Venezuela attack has drawn sharp headlines and sharpened tempers in Washington. To understand the decision-making behind it, it helps to look beyond the surface of official statements and observe the influence of the party of hawks around President Trump. This isn’t merely about one incident; it’s…