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Another way to understand Trump’s actions is that his America First approach is perfectly compatible—and even consistent—with a long-standing essential trait of U.S. foreign policy: control of the Western Hemisphere.
Trump’s Approach to Latin America Is Not Such an Outlier
Trump’s coercive diplomacy is consistent with a long-standing focus of U.S. foreign policy: control of the Western Hemisphere.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Another way to understand Trump’s actions is that his America First approach is perfectly compatible—and even consistent—with a long-standing essential trait of U.S. foreign policy: control of the Western Hemisphere.
“Every week of delay strengthens the hand of those treating Ukraine’s reconstruction as a business opportunity rather than a question of national sovereignty,” Candace Rondeaux writes.
Europe Hesitated on Ukraine. Trump and Putin Moved In
Europe’s indecision about whether and how to use frozen Russian assets for war reparations created a dangerous opening.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
“Every week of delay strengthens the hand of those treating Ukraine’s reconstruction as a business opportunity rather than a question of national sovereignty,” Candace Rondeaux writes.
Germany’s turnaround on defense spending is a step forward for European security. But it also raises some troubling questions.
Germany’s Defense Spending Spree Comes With Some Potential Downsides
Germany’s turnaround on defense spending is a step forward for European security. But it also raises some troubling questions.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Germany’s turnaround on defense spending is a step forward for European security. But it also raises some troubling questions.
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have been ratcheting up again in recent months, sparking concerns that the Horn of Africa could see a return to conflict.
The focal point? Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed’s fixation on regaining access to the sea.
The focal point? Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed’s fixation on regaining access to the sea.
Ethiopia and Eritrea Are on the Brink of War Again, Over Sea Access
Amid concerns that the two neighbors could return to open conflict, Ethiopia has called for international mediation.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have been ratcheting up again in recent months, sparking concerns that the Horn of Africa could see a return to conflict.
The focal point? Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed’s fixation on regaining access to the sea.
The focal point? Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed’s fixation on regaining access to the sea.
Trump’s coercive diplomacy is consistent with a long-standing focus of U.S. foreign policy: control of the Western Hemisphere.
Read more from columnist @profpaulpoast.bsky.social:
Read more from columnist @profpaulpoast.bsky.social:
Trump’s Approach to Latin America Is Not Such an Outlier
Trump’s coercive diplomacy is consistent with a long-standing focus of U.S. foreign policy: control of the Western Hemisphere.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trump’s coercive diplomacy is consistent with a long-standing focus of U.S. foreign policy: control of the Western Hemisphere.
Read more from columnist @profpaulpoast.bsky.social:
Read more from columnist @profpaulpoast.bsky.social:
Europe’s indecision about whether and how to use frozen Russian assets for war reparations created a dangerous opening, Candace Rondeaux writes.
Europe Hesitated on Ukraine. Trump and Putin Moved In
Europe’s indecision about whether and how to use frozen Russian assets for war reparations created a dangerous opening.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Europe’s indecision about whether and how to use frozen Russian assets for war reparations created a dangerous opening, Candace Rondeaux writes.
If German defense spending meets its targets, it will bring the “German question” that was so central to Europe’s 20th-century past back to its 21st-century present, @nathalietocci.bsky.social writes.
Germany’s Defense Spending Spree Comes With Some Potential Downsides
Germany’s turnaround on defense spending is a step forward for European security. But it also raises some troubling questions.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If German defense spending meets its targets, it will bring the “German question” that was so central to Europe’s 20th-century past back to its 21st-century present, @nathalietocci.bsky.social writes.
Ethiopia’s prime minister is fixated on regaining access to the sea. The result is growing tensions with neighbor Eritrea, raising fears that the region could see a return to conflict.
Ethiopia and Eritrea Are on the Brink of War Again, Over Sea Access
Amid concerns that the two neighbors could return to open conflict, Ethiopia has called for international mediation.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Ethiopia’s prime minister is fixated on regaining access to the sea. The result is growing tensions with neighbor Eritrea, raising fears that the region could see a return to conflict.
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Iran’s economic and political isolation is deepening.
With the Nuclear Deal Gone, Iran’s Back Is to the Wall
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Tehran’s economic and political isolation is deepening.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Iran’s economic and political isolation is deepening.
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
Read about four more here:
Read about four more here:
The Five Elections That Will Be Pivotal for Global Politics and Democracy in 2026
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
Read about four more here:
Read about four more here:
Germany’s turnaround on defense spending is a step forward for European security. But it also raises some troubling questions, @nathalietocci.bsky.social writes.
Germany’s Defense Spending Spree Comes With Some Potential Downsides
Germany’s turnaround on defense spending is a step forward for European security. But it also raises some troubling questions.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Germany’s turnaround on defense spending is a step forward for European security. But it also raises some troubling questions, @nathalietocci.bsky.social writes.
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have been ratcheting up again in recent months, sparking concerns that the Horn of Africa could see a return to conflict.
Ethiopia and Eritrea Are on the Brink of War Again, Over Sea Access
Amid concerns that the two neighbors could return to open conflict, Ethiopia has called for international mediation.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have been ratcheting up again in recent months, sparking concerns that the Horn of Africa could see a return to conflict.
With the nuclear deal gone, Iran faces narrowing options, even as mounting domestic, economic and geopolitical pressure makes the regime more vulnerable but also more assertive.
With the Nuclear Deal Gone, Iran’s Back Is to the Wall
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Tehran’s economic and political isolation is deepening.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
With the nuclear deal gone, Iran faces narrowing options, even as mounting domestic, economic and geopolitical pressure makes the regime more vulnerable but also more assertive.
In her latest column, @fridaghitis.bsky.social runs down five elections in 2026 that she’ll be watching closely for their impact on global affairs:
The Five Elections That Will Be Pivotal for Global Politics and Democracy in 2026
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In her latest column, @fridaghitis.bsky.social runs down five elections in 2026 that she’ll be watching closely for their impact on global affairs:
Eight years after U.N.-sponsored reunification talks broke down, a moderate candidate’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
A New Leader in Northern Cyprus Renews Hope for Reunification
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Eight years after U.N.-sponsored reunification talks broke down, a moderate candidate’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful military orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
There’s No Partisan Divide on Illegal Orders for the U.S. Military
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful military orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Iran’s economic and political isolation is deepening, Jonathan Fenton-Harvey writes.
With the Nuclear Deal Gone, Iran’s Back Is to the Wall
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Tehran’s economic and political isolation is deepening.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Iran’s economic and political isolation is deepening, Jonathan Fenton-Harvey writes.
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
Columnist @fridaghitis.bsky.social breaks down the others to watch:
Columnist @fridaghitis.bsky.social breaks down the others to watch:
The Five Elections That Will Be Pivotal for Global Politics and Democracy in 2026
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
Columnist @fridaghitis.bsky.social breaks down the others to watch:
Columnist @fridaghitis.bsky.social breaks down the others to watch:
When moderate opposition candidate Tufan Erhurman decisively won a presidential election in the breakaway state of Northern Cyprus in October, it gave a major boost to hopes that U.N.-sponsored reunification talks on the disputed island may soon restart.
A New Leader in Northern Cyprus Renews Hope for Reunification
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
When moderate opposition candidate Tufan Erhurman decisively won a presidential election in the breakaway state of Northern Cyprus in October, it gave a major boost to hopes that U.N.-sponsored reunification talks on the disputed island may soon restart.
Despite narratives to the contrary, the question of whether to disobey illegal orders is a matter of concern to U.S. service members across the political spectrum.
There’s No Partisan Divide on Illegal Orders for the U.S. Military
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Despite narratives to the contrary, the question of whether to disobey illegal orders is a matter of concern to U.S. service members across the political spectrum.
No matter who is declared the winner of Honduras’ recent election, ongoing questions about the validity of the results will sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office.
Corruption—and Trump—Loomed Over Honduras’ Presidential Election
Questions about the validity of the results are likely to sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
No matter who is declared the winner of Honduras’ recent election, ongoing questions about the validity of the results will sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office.
Trump’s transactional diplomacy looks likely to transform the practice of conflict resolution for a long time to come.
If it becomes the default, the world may find itself trading one form of instability for another, Adam Day writes.
If it becomes the default, the world may find itself trading one form of instability for another, Adam Day writes.
The New Art of the Peace Deal
The Trump administration’s business-first approach is rewriting the rules of peacemaking, for better or for worse.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Trump’s transactional diplomacy looks likely to transform the practice of conflict resolution for a long time to come.
If it becomes the default, the world may find itself trading one form of instability for another, Adam Day writes.
If it becomes the default, the world may find itself trading one form of instability for another, Adam Day writes.
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island, Jonathan Gorvett writes.
A New Leader in Northern Cyprus Renews Hope for Reunification
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island, Jonathan Gorvett writes.
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful military orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
Charli Carpenter, Heather Kumove and Geraldine Santoso write:
Charli Carpenter, Heather Kumove and Geraldine Santoso write:
There’s No Partisan Divide on Illegal Orders for the U.S. Military
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful military orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
Charli Carpenter, Heather Kumove and Geraldine Santoso write:
Charli Carpenter, Heather Kumove and Geraldine Santoso write:
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"For all their utopian dreams, the megaprojects championed by MBS don’t signal the future, but the trap represented by Saudi Arabia’s political economy."
My @wpr.bsky.social column on MBS and the staggering waste of his development "vision." Gift link: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/mbs-trump-sa...
My @wpr.bsky.social column on MBS and the staggering waste of his development "vision." Gift link: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/mbs-trump-sa...
MBS’ Vanity Projects Are Bleeding Saudi Arabia Dry
Saudi Arabia can’t even afford Mohammed bin Salman’s follies, let alone the investment into the U.S. he promised Donald Trump.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
"For all their utopian dreams, the megaprojects championed by MBS don’t signal the future, but the trap represented by Saudi Arabia’s political economy."
My @wpr.bsky.social column on MBS and the staggering waste of his development "vision." Gift link: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/mbs-trump-sa...
My @wpr.bsky.social column on MBS and the staggering waste of his development "vision." Gift link: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/mbs-trump-sa...