The head of China, the head of Russia, the head of North Korea, prominent Iranian officials and the prime minister of India all gathered in the Chinese capital. At a time when there's an unprecedented military parade not inspected by traditional Chinese generals, but inspected by the Chinese head of state. I think one has to see that as a spectacular continuing long term failure of American national security strategy.The classic maxim of foreign policy is unite your friends and divide your adversaries. We h ...

Geopolitical Analysis - China, Russia, and North Korea are perceived as conspiring against the United States [2][3] - The alliance of China, Russia, and North Korea, along with countries like Iran and potentially India, is emerging as a counterweight to the Western Alliance [4][6] - India's strategic alignment is a setback for the US, as it was expected to be a cornerstone in pushing back against China [5] - The current US foreign policy, particularly under the previous administration, prioritized economics over strategic concerns, leading to a different approach to global affairs [10][11] - There's a need for a reset in US foreign policy, focusing on strengthening alliances and prioritizing strategic consequences over economic ones [7][9] US Foreign Policy Implications - The US needs to re-evaluate its foreign policy to address the factors that led to the current geopolitical alignment [7] - The US should consider strengthening its alliance system as a comparative advantage in foreign policy [7] - The US administration should rethink its approach to allies, China, and India, treating allies as partners and prioritizing strategic concerns [9][10] - The previous administration's focus on economics over geopolitics is a significant departure from traditional US foreign policy [10][11] - There are questions about the current US president's intentions in Asia and the potential deals with China beyond trade [14]

The EU will discuss options on how to act more swiftly on foreign policy matters, an area in which most decisions need unanimity https://t.co/ZRyTeM5VSv ...

Geopolitics - India's foreign policy faces tests involving Trump's rebuke, Xi's handshake, and Putin's oil [1]

RT Johnny St.Pete (@JohnMcCloy)🔥 MUST WATCH. Mike Benz & The @Timcast Panel discuss Trump saying “ SOROS AND HIS SON SHOULD BE CHARGED WITH RICO”This is an information packed segment. @philthatremains makes a great point when he says “THE FACT THAT THE TERM SOROS JUDGE OR DA IS EVEN A THING IS TROUBLING”@MikeBenzCyber all but spells out that the entire Open Society & Soros apparatus is married into both USAID & State Department policy and essentially tells us that THIS IS A GIGANTIC FRONT RUNNING FINANCIAL ...

Would you go back to the DMZ to meet with the North Korean leader. >> I loved it. Remember when I walked across the line and everyone went crazy, especially Secret Service.I felt safe because I have a great relationship with Kim Jong-un. >> I hope it stays that way. I think it will.I have a I have a very good relationship. I understand him. I spent a lot of free time with him talking about things that we probably aren't supposed to talk about.And uh you know I just I get along with him really well. >> I thi ...

Geopolitical Risk & Policy - The Trump administration's State Department, National Security Council, and intelligence services are operating with limited insight into Brazil due to a lack of access to internal USAID files [1] - Accessing and reviewing USAID files on a country-by-country basis in critical regions with contentious foreign relations is crucial for informed policy-making [2] - Publicly releasing as much of the reviewed USAID files as possible, as soon as possible, is recommended [2] Historical Context - Understanding the history of "fuckery" (potential past misdeeds or problematic actions) is necessary for formulating smart and tailored policy towards Brazil [1]

The UK’s former ambassador to China, Barbara Woodward, is expected to be named Keir Starmer’s new deputy national security adviser, as the prime minister seeks to beef up his foreign policy team https://t.co/EV8s90u1wW ...

US-Ukraine Relations & Security Guarantees - The US aims to ensure its continued engagement in the Ukraine conflict, with European leaders also focused on this [2] - Security guarantees for Ukraine are a key point of discussion, potentially similar to Article 5 of NATO, ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty against future Russian threats [4][8] - These security guarantees may involve a significant build-up of the Ukrainian military [9] Ceasefire & Long-Term Peace - A ceasefire might benefit Russia by allowing them to rearm, potentially hindering a sustainable peace plan [11] - The focus should be on topics that create a sustainable peace plan, bypassing a ceasefire [12] - Security guarantees are needed to achieve a long-term peace agreement [13] Economic & Strategic Considerations - Economic pressure through sanctions and tariffs can be exerted on Russia, a petro economy [12] - The US sees Ukraine as a valuable ally with significant resources and critical minerals [14] - The US aims to win the peace through economic entanglement between US and Ukrainian companies, similar to post-war investments in South Korea and Japan [15] Trump Administration's Role - Former President Trump's actions put the initial meeting with Putin in place and pushed NATO nations towards allocating 5% of their GDP to counter Russia [3] - Trump is aware of Putin's untrustworthiness and history of violating agreements [6][7] - Trump intends to bolster security guarantees with commercial entanglement, reconstruction, and critical minerals [9]

Economic Policy - Trump aims to leverage corporate America to advance economic and foreign policy objectives [1]