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‘This is not the right way to proceed’: Macron pushes back at Trump
MSNBC· 2025-09-24 19:01
Geopolitical Landscape - The growing list of foreign leaders recognizing a Palestinian state contrasts with Trump's criticism, highlighting a divide in international perspectives [1] - European countries' recognition of Palestine is viewed as primarily political, despite claims of moral justification [3] - A significant portion of the world, approximately two-thirds, has already recognized Palestine [4] - The rhetoric surrounding a Palestinian state at the UN is disconnected from the reality on the ground, with Gaza described as a wasteland and the Palestinian administration facing funding issues [5][6] US-Israel Relations - The US holds significant leverage in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [7] - American public sentiment favoring Israel is at its lowest point in 25 years, indicating a potential long-term shift in public opinion [8] - There are concerns that Netanyahu's approach of creating a "super Sparta" out of Israel, isolating it from the rest of the world, could lead to ruin [10] Diplomatic Strategies - World leaders are employing flattery and appealing to Trump's desire for deals and titles, such as the Nobel Peace Prize, as a diplomatic strategy [13] - Trump's foreign policy is primarily driven by "America First" principles, influencing his approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [14]
'Crackpot ideas': Hillary Clinton slams RFK Jr. over 'turning the clock back' on public health
MSNBC· 2025-09-24 13:39
for joining the conversation. We have former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with us. It's really great to have you. >> It's wonderful to be back with all of you. >> Thank you so much. So, um the big news yesterday, there's a there's always news going around in I would say for me personally, the big news was this shift >> on Russia. Mhm. >> And I'm curious just looking at the arc of this story over the past month or two from Anchorage to that European leaders meeting at the White House to John Lamir has ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-24 12:50
Tariffs, aid cuts and visa limits under Donald Trump’s foreign policy are eroding US influence in Southeast Asia, where China is increasingly seen as dominant, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute said in a report https://t.co/bvIHZPAl7i ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-29 19:34
Trump cabinet officials told a federal appeals court that ruling president’s global tariffs illegal would seriously harm US foreign policy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of “dangerous diplomatic embarrassment.” https://t.co/YbMOqsVNtN ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-20 12:01
In February Donald Trump’s net approval rating—the share who approve, less the share who disapprove—for foreign policy was two. It has since fallen steadily.Explore our presidential tracker https://t.co/4Zg6ZiFh4D ...
Fmr. Senator: McCain told Trump that “Putin’s B.S.”
MSNBC· 2025-07-09 01:07
US Foreign Policy & Trump's Actions - The analysis suggests Trump's foreign policy decisions are driven by ego and personal feelings, particularly his perceived relationship with Putin [2][3][6] - Trump's actions, such as potentially rearming Ukraine, may be a reaction to feeling insulted or humiliated by foreign leaders [4][6] - There are questions raised about who is truly directing US defense policy, particularly regarding decisions like halting weapon shipments to Ukraine [7][8] - The report indicates a disconnect between Trump's stated foreign policy goals (ending overseas wars) and his actual actions, which have led to increased chaos [16][17] MAGA World & Trump's Base - Trump's decision to potentially rearm Ukraine is causing anger within the MAGA base, who supported his pledges to end foreign interventions [11] - While some MAGA supporters may remain loyal, there are signs of splintering within the MAGA media ecosystem, with figures like Joe Rogan criticizing Trump's policies [13][14] US-Ukraine Relations - The analysis highlights the importance of US support for Ukraine, particularly through weapon shipments, as a key aspect of US foreign policy [7] - The halting of weapon shipments to Ukraine raised concerns among European leaders and within the US government [4][7]
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The Economist· 2025-07-03 10:04
Geopolitical Analysis - Brazil's foreign policy under Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is becoming increasingly incoherent [1] - Brazil's leader is undertaking ambitious initiatives that exceed the country's global influence [1] - The Brazilian leader is making no effort to build relationships with Donald Trump [1]
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The Economist· 2025-07-02 07:41
Bangladesh’s Nobel peace-prize winning leader insists his project is on track. On the economy Muhammad Yunus has good news. Yet his government’s foreign policy is denting ties with a once crucial ally https://t.co/SrdelomRC3 ...