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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-18 08:29
RT Martyr Made (@martyrmade)Imagine if Trump went on TV and bragged that he was shaping US foreign policy to suit Russian purposes in order to earn the $250 million given to him by a prominent Russian-American dual citizen. ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-12-17 23:40
The justices may be tempted to argue that the “major-questions doctrine”, which protects Congress from an imperial president, does not apply to foreign policy as it is the president’s terrain. Yet that would not be credible https://t.co/azAoJGzv15 ...
X @BBC News (World)
BBC News (World)· 2025-12-17 16:07
Defense Spending - NATO members' pledge to increase defense spending is considered Trump's biggest foreign policy success [1] - The pledge signifies a commitment to allocate more resources towards defense [1]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-12-14 11:00
America’s policies will depend less on any written document than on rivalries in Donald Trump’s court—and on his varying moods. More than in past administrations, the president decides foreign policy https://t.co/2XCycdVPji ...
‘There are no adults in the room’: Veteran calls out Trump’s foreign policy after tragedy 
MSNBC· 2025-12-13 21:53
Let's bring in MS Now political analyst Molly Jong Fast, host of the Fast Politics podcast and contributing writer for New York Times opinion and former Republican congressman from Virginia, Denver Riddleman. Both of them are good friends. So, thanks for joining us, guys.And and Denver, you are former military, an Air Force intelligence officer. So, what is your reaction to the news of these killings of these American soldiers in Syria, two of whom are dead and also an American interpreter. >> Well, it's pr ...
X @The Wall Street Journal
From @WSJopinion: The public falls closer to President Reagan’s foreign policy views than those often espoused by President Trump—or at least by his more isolationist advisers, writes @KarlRovehttps://t.co/Vg2Bgffyms ...
The Pressure Paradox | Siddharth Rajhans | TEDxMount Olympus School
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-12 17:11
Uh hi everyone, good morning. Uh thank you Mount Alumpa School for hosting this TEDex and thank you to the management and uh other speakers uh friends uh students all of you who have come. So thank you.I'm told this is the second edition of the TEDex here. Uh and uh since last year was TEDex youth. So I believe this is the first adult version of the TEDex. Um, of course, when we say the adult version, the first time I heard of TEDex, I was at IIT Bombay.Uh, and I told my professor while watching a TEDex vid ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-12-12 17:00
Geopolitical Risk - The report suggests that America's allies are concerned about a potential deterioration in the Trump administration's foreign policy [1] - The report advises proactive planning for a potentially negative shift in US foreign policy rather than optimistic hope [1]
Trump busted for going ‘full George W. Bush’: War on ‘narco-terror’ draws backlash
MSNBC· 2025-12-12 01:10
Military Action & Legal Scrutiny - US forces seized an oil tanker in the Caribbean, leading to scrutiny of the administration's powers [1][2] - A military strike in September resulted in the deaths of shipwrecked survivors, raising concerns about potential war crimes [3] - A military lawyer was consulted to determine if the survivors were officially shipwrecked, which would have granted them protection under the laws of war [4] - Dissent existed within the military regarding whether the survivors were viable targets after the initial strike [7] - The House approved a bill to pressure for the release of video evidence related to the boat strikes [9] - The administration's lawyers signed off on a memo granting officials criminal immunity due to an armed conflict with drug cartels [9] Policy & Political Implications - The situation raises questions about the use of tax dollars and military force in the so-called drug war [11] - The President's actions contradict his earlier promises to be less hawkish and end foreign wars [11][13] - The administration's actions in the Caribbean are being questioned, particularly regarding whether they constitute a declared war by Congress [16] - The President's actions may be motivated by a desire to be perceived as a muscular foreign policy president, rather than a genuine war on drugs [17] - The administration may be invoking the Monroe Doctrine to justify its actions in the Western Hemisphere [19]
Russia welcomes Trump's new security strategy to 'Make Europe Great Again'
MSNBC· 2025-12-11 21:53
US-Russia Relations & Foreign Policy - The report suggests a shift in the US administration's posture towards Russia, seemingly disregarding previous concerns about Russian aggression, cyber attacks, and military threats [2] - Concerns are raised that the administration's actions may prioritize the personal financial interests of individuals connected to Donald Trump, potentially at the expense of American interests and security [3] - Russia is perceived by some within the administration as a "financial opportunity," despite historical challenges and risks associated with investing in the country due to a lack of rule of law [3][4] - Russia is allegedly attempting to leverage special deals to undermine US support for Ukraine and create divisions between the US and its European allies [5] - The administration is described as potentially favoring a world order of authoritarian ethnostates, influencing its approach to foreign policy and relationships with Europe [6][7] - The current US foreign policy lacks consistency and is driven by the whims of Donald Trump, exemplified by actions towards Venezuela [13] - The concept of "spheres of influence," with the US, Russia, and China each controlling regions, is identified as a Russian idea with potential drawbacks, including historical associations with world wars and disregard for US interests in Europe [15][16][17] Economic & Geopolitical Implications - The administration views past US efforts to promote global prosperity as the US being taken advantage of, failing to recognize the mutual benefits of international cooperation [11][12] - Abandoning alliances with Europe is questioned, considering the global prosperity and poverty reduction achieved over the past 70 years [8][9] - The Secretary General of NATO warns that Russia's actions indicate it has no intention of staying within its borders, highlighting the potential for conflict in Europe [19][20] Allegations of Corruption & Abuse of Power - The report alleges that the Trump administration's actions are primarily motivated by Donald Trump's desire to profit from his office, potentially leading to corruption and the subordination of American interests to personal gain [20][21][22]