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US foreign policy has taken a radical turn in Trump’s first year back in office

One year into Donald Trump’s second term it is clear that US foreign policy has taken a radical turn from anything seen in the previous 80 years. After the second world war, a system of treaties and alliances saw the US commit to upholding international institutions, rules and laws, as…

The Conversation

Lawmakers warn that Trump’s policies will make it harder for US athletes to compete overseas

President Donald Trump’s aggressive recent foreign policy actions could see competitors subjected to hostile crowds and anti-American sentiment at this year’s major sporting events, representatives argue

The Independent UK

Rebirth of the madman theory? Unpredictability isn’t what it was when it comes to foreign policy

Tariffs are on, until they are not. Military force is an option … and then it’s off the table.

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‘Embarrassed’ v ‘force to be reckoned with’: Americans on Trump’s foreign interventions

From capturing Maduro to proposing a take over of Greenland – people respond to the president’s rhetoric

The Guardian - US

Europe is at a turning point. Timid EU elites should take lessons from The Leopard

Like the fearful Sicilian aristocracy in the 1958 epic novel, Europe clings to the status quo. But managed decline is not the only option, says Joseph de Weck, a fellow with the Foreign Policy Research Institute

The Guardian - UK

Ted Cruz says Navarro, JD Vance blocked India trade deal; mocks Trump tariffs in leaked audio

Senator Ted Cruz was secretly recorded criticizing Vice President JD Vance and mocking President Trump's tariff policy. Cruz warned donors that the tariffs could harm the economy and lead to Trump's impeachment, recounting a heated call with the President. He also accused Vance of being a protégé of Tucker Carlson,…

The Times of India

New fissure? After Greenland thaw, Trump-Europe tensions reignite — what triggered the row this time

President Trump's remarks questioning NATO allies' sacrifices in Afghanistan and their commitment to the US have ignited anger across Europe. Leaders from the UK, France, and Poland have strongly rebuked the comments, highlighting their own significant losses and unwavering support for the alliance. This latest dispute underscores growing European concerns…

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Starmer’s response to Trump’s Greenland outburst shows good old British pragmatism only goes so far

Having thus far taken a highly cautious line with the capricious Donald Trump, Keir Starmer broke with the US president this week over the latter’s desire to acquire Greenland.

The Conversation

Jamie Dimon is done being ‘binary’: On Trump’s ‘economic disaster’ credit card plan, foreign policy, and NATO

“Since there’s a huge disagreement on this one ... I think we should test it,” Dimon said of Trump’s 10% credit card rate cap.

Fortune

Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy

Just before Christmas, President Donald Trump fired more than two dozen career ambassadors. The action was unprecedented, providing a clear signal that when it comes to diplomacy, Trump values loyalty above all else.

The Conversation

Harley Lippman on America's Role in a Shifting Global Landscape

Lippman's foreign policy commentary spans Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. He frames American engagement as a blend of support for democratic processes, deterrence of aggression, and strategic pressure on actors that threaten stability.

International Business Times

Speak hysterically and carry a big stick: Trump’s foreign policy threats

In his second term, Trump’s bluster has been accompanied by an emotional and aggressive approach to foreign policy

The Guardian - US

Trump & Venezuela: New Foreign Policy, New Changes for Your 401(k)

Learn how shifting U.S.–Venezuela foreign policy could impact markets, energy stocks and your 401(k) plan as investors adjust to new geopolitical risks.

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Dow Dives 870 Points on Overseas Affairs: Stock Market Today

Fiscal policy in the Far East and foreign policy in the near west send markets all over the world into a selling frenzy.

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The Conversation

Why everyone should be a student of American studies

The US president Donald Trump’s domestic and foreign policy has surprised much of the world, particularly US allies. It breaks with expectations about how the US has traditionally behaved.

The Conversation

19th-century plan for a slaving empire based in US deep south and Caribbean resonates with Trump’s foreign policy today

One year into his second term of office, Donald Trump’s foreign policy aspirations have led him to variously lay claim to Canada, the Panama Canal and, most contentiously at present, Greenland. He has kidnapped the head of state of Venezuela, saying that the US can run the country and exploit…

The Guardian - US

Catholic cardinals warn US foreign policy under Trump risks global suffering

Church leaders cite Greenland threats, Venezuela action and aid cuts as undermining human dignity and peace

The Guardian - UK

Might is right: US ‘foreign policy’ held hostage to mad king Trump’s whims

Increasingly unpopular at home, a president obsessed by his legacy has turned his scattergun on the world stage

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In Davos, von der Leyen pitches 'European independence' versus Trump's worldview

As Donald Trump promotes his expansionist foreign policy, upending the transatlantic alliance along the way, Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to seize the moment and achieve greater independence.

International Business Times

America's Top Catholic Cardinals Denounce Trump's Foreign Policy As Nation's 'Moral Role' Faces Crisis

Three senior US Catholic archbishops issued rare joint statement declaring America faces its most profound moral foreign policy debate since Cold War ended.

International Business Times UK

America's Top Catholic Cardinals Denounce Trump's Foreign Policy as Nation's 'Moral Role' Faces Crisis

Three senior US Catholic archbishops issued rare joint statement declaring America faces its most profound moral foreign policy debate since Cold War ended.

Euronews

Bulgarian president resigns, seeks to become prime minister

The emergence of a new political party led by now-former President Rumen Radev could significantly reshape not only Bulgaria’s domestic affairs but also its foreign policy.

The Independent UK

Every country Trump has attacked or threatened in second term after Iran struck again by ‘America First’ president

IN FOCUS: Despite worldwide backlash, the US president continues to embrace an aggressive foreign policy agenda. Maira Butt reports on the countries Trump has targeted in his first 12 months back in office - and where could be next

The Independent UK

US Catholic cardinals issue warning to Trump over Greenland threats

The cardinals said their aim wasn't to criticize the administration but rather to encourage the U.S. to regain is moral standing in the world

Kiplinger

Trump Reshapes Foreign Policy

The President starts the new year by putting allies and adversaries on notice.

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