Tag: US Foreign Policy
-
US Unveils Plans for a ‘New Gaza’ with Skyscrapers: What Such a Dawn Could Mean
Overview: A plan to rebuild from scratch The United States has announced a bold concept for the future of Gaza: a project described as a “New Gaza” that would see the war-torn territory rebuilt from the ground up. Officials presented slides depicting a cityscape of numerous skyscrapers running along a redesigned coastline, paired with modern…
-
Washington’s Hidden Drive: Venezuela’s Oil and the Heavy-Crude Gambit
Introduction: Why Venezuela’s oil matters beyond headlines The United States has long viewed Venezuela’s oil as more than just a commodity. For Gulf Coast refineries built to process heavy sour crude, Venezuela’s crude offers a technical and economic fit that lighter grades cannot always replicate. The result is a strategic interest that goes beyond energy…
-
Greenland’s Seven Maps and the Trump Interest: A Geopolitical Pivot
Introduction: Greenland’s Place on the World Stage As global attention fixes on the Arctic’s changing climate and new routes opened by melting ice, Greenland looms large in the geopolitical map. The island’s strategic position—sitting between North America and Europe, and home to a vast coastline and fresh mineral prospects—makes it a focal point for major…
-
Trump’s Greenland Ramblings Leave EU Leaders Guessing at Davos
Trump’s Greenland remarks divert attention from Davos crisis talks President Donald Trump arrived in Davos amid a day already crowded with global crisis meetings and high-stakes diplomacy. Yet the mood inside the conference rooms shifted when he veered into commentary about Greenland, a topic that has long puzzled Asian, European, and American policymakers alike. What…
-
Morocco Accepts Trump’s ‘Peace Board’ Invite as Putin Deliberates
Morocco joins the US-led “Peace Board” initiative Morocco has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join a so-called “Board of Peace,” a U.S.-led diplomatic initiative described by officials as a forum to discuss broader peace and stability goals. The move positions Rabat as a participant in a growing, high-profile effort to shape…
-
Morocco Joins Trump’s Peace Board as Putin Ponders Invitation
Morocco Accepts invitation to Trump’s peace board Morocco has become the latest nation to indicate it will participate in the so-called “Board of Peace” proposed by the US-led initiative championed by former President Donald Trump. The decision underscores a broader push to recalibrate alliances in North Africa and the broader Middle East, using dialogue and…
-
What the Former CIA Officer Says About Trump’s Greenland Move and Global Implications
Background: A provocative proposal with a historic backdrop Reports and public remarks have thrust Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland back into the political spotlight. While some experts frame the issue as a border dispute over a remote territory, a former CIA covert intelligence officer offers a different lens. He argues that the so-called Greenland move…
-
Should Southeast Asia Pay Attention to ‘Spheres of Influence’ in U.S. Foreign Policy
Introduction: Why ‘Spheres of Influence’ Now? The term “spheres of influence” has traveled from academic debates to real-world policy considerations. Recent events where major powers assert influence through political, economic, and security means raise the question: should Southeast Asia pay closer attention to how these zones of control are defined and defended? While a U.S.…
-
Should Southeast Asia Watch Spheres of Influence
Why this topic matters for Southeast Asia The phrase “spheres of influence” sounds far from Southeast Asia, but its implications ripple through regional security, alliances, and diplomatic calculus. When major powers reshape or defend their perceived zones of influence, neighbors—including ASEAN members—must assess how such moves could affect stability, economic interests, and sovereignty. The recent…
-
Trump’s Greenland Threats Push Europe Toward a Divorce
Introduction: a relationship strained by the Arctic gambit In a year marked by disruptive rhetoric and recalibrated alliances, Europe finds itself grappling with a difficult reality: the United States, once the bedrock of Western security, has again signaled a willingness to redefine its posture on the world stage. The trigger this time is Greenland—not merely…