Good cop, bad cop diplomacy: Trump makes threats, and diplomats offer deals
While Trump is known for his bombastic, often threatening rhetoric in pursuit of U.S. interests, Rubio is taking a softer, ...
Panama rejects free canal transit for US warships
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The Trump-Musk Outlaw Regime–The Scorecard So Far
Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their minions have managed to alienate, disrupt, disparage, and defy Americans and foreign ...
Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick
The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.
Rubio skipping G-20 summit amid tensions with South Africa
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he will skip the G-20 summit slated to be held in Johannesburg amid tensions between ...
Trump's Foreign Policy Is a Lot of Noise
Former President George W. Bush was an oilman. Former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden were lawyers. President Donald J.