Under US President Donald Trump — whose transactional approach to foreign policy has often left allies unsure of where they stand — Washington’s backing of Taiwan no longer looks guaranteed. Here's what to know https://t.co/U3NWjvHWLE ...

Across four broad areas—foreign policy, business, culture and technology—Britain’s international stock is rising, despite all the gloom at home https://t.co/6Bq9zl2sVX ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)But the countries with the most important strategic locations (e.g. Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt) are Sunni. That's where the ocean trade routes go; take a close look at your globe if you don't believe me. This is not at all based on preferring one foreign culture or religion over another. It's based on strategic bang for the military buck and that's in turn based on geography. Look at the map.Just as we should deprecate their hated enemy Israel to strengthen our relationships with ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Israel is considered a demonic terrorist state by the strategically located countries an actual America-first foreign policy would most want as friendlies: Malaysia, Indonesia, Somalia, the Houthis, and Egypt. Although complete U.S. withdrawal from Eurasia is probably preferable, if that turned out to not be advantageous to the U.S., such alliances would be crucial: not alliances based on cultural affinities, obviously, but alliances based on strategic importance in a world where ...

Geopolitical Analysis - Erosion of bipartisanship, especially in foreign policy, has weakened the global position [1] - Adversaries have taken note of the weakened global position [1]

Some other news this morning. Two top Republicans on Capitol Hill are criticizing the Pentagon's plan to cut the number of American troops deployed to Eastern Europe. Senator Roger Wicker and Congressman Mike Rogers, who chair their respective Armed Services Committee, say the move jeopardizes the US relationship with key allies on NATO's eastern flank.Around 700 troops with the 101st Airborne Division will be rotated out of Germany, Romania, and Poland as the Trump administration shifts its focus toward La ...

China’s rulers want to show it is in their people’s interests to keep America focused on Europe, according to the EU’s foreign-policy chief https://t.co/NYkcEolopF ...

The UK shouldn't be conducting foreign policy in the shadows, argues Martin Ivens (via @opinion) https://t.co/tN7ymqj2Jm ...

Memories of the imperial past remain a flashpoint in Japan’s culture wars, influencing both foreign policy and domestic power struggles https://t.co/lw4Z1B58ufIllustration: Lan Truong https://t.co/oRoKWKxjvd ...

Political Analysis - The report suggests the president is prioritizing foreign policy over domestic issues, potentially due to a desire for a Nobel Peace Prize [1][3] - Concerns are raised that the president lacks a coherent strategy and acts whimsically [4] - The president's approval rating is down to 37%, with strong disapproval significantly outweighing strong approval, which could impact midterm elections [6] Economic Impact - Farmers are reportedly feeling betrayed due to trade policies and bailouts to foreign competitors [10][12] - Soybean farmers experienced a significant drop in sales to China, from $13 billion last year to nearly zero this year [5] - The US is offering a $20 billion to $40 billion bailout to Argentina, while domestic programs face cuts [8][9] Foreign Policy Concerns - Questions are raised about the justification and authorization for military actions in Venezuela [14] - The administration's claims regarding actions in Gaza are questioned, with potential tactical errors and misinformation [15][16][17]