United States officials are issuing contradictory statements on the war’s timeline and objectives. United States President Donald Trump has again suggested the war in Iran could be over soon, but he didn’t say when or how. The US leader’s advisers are reportedly urging him to find an exit strategy. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend … Read more
Last month, the United States published a National Security Strategy that marked a clear departure from its post-Cold War policies. This week, a Pentagon Defense Strategy followed, echoing what was revealed by the White House. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Rooted in President Donald Trump’s “America First” approach, it prioritises homeland security … Read more
US military strikes abroad win local support but critics say the issue is more complex. The United States has carried out strikes near Venezuela that President Donald Trump says are targeting drug gangs. That is disputed, but the major military mobilisation has brought the issue of narcotics front and centre. How bad is the problem … Read more
Russia, India, China and Brazil refuse to bend to US tariffs. Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump’s sights as targets for his tariffs. Others, like the European Union, have caved and negotiated deals. But could the United States president’s confrontational stance forge new alliances, among those who have not, against Trump? … Read more
Israeli military considers new Gaza operation strategy, ceasefire stalls The Jerusalem Post Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump calls for war to end Reuters Israel at War Day 631: What’s happening in Israel, Gaza, West Bank? The Jerusalem Post IDF issues evacuation warning for Palestinians in central Gaza The Times of Israel IDF tells residents of Gaza … Read more
Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia. Russia’s biggest attack on Kyiv in months, after a day of chaotic diplomacy ended with the US president accusing Ukraine of prolonging the war. Kyiv has rejected Washington’s proposal that it concede Crimea and other occupied territory to Moscow. So, what’s next? Presenter: Nick Clark … Read more
The US president’s controversial proposals are garnering global attention. United States President Donald Trump has made headlines since his return to the White House. He appears to relish any opportunity to upstage, outrage and, perhaps most importantly, control the media narrative. Whether it’s suggesting Canada become America’s 51st state, planning to rename the Gulf of … Read more
With both candidates averse to media scrutiny, the presidential debate took on huge significance. This week marked the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. With both candidates giving legacy media the cold shoulder, was it enough to convince voters of their vision for America? Contributors: Shana Gadarian – Professor of Political Science, … Read more
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has activated a new phase of the war against Palestinian militant group Hamas. Five brigades — consisting of several thousand troops — are withdrawing from the Gaza Strip in the coming weeks. Mark Regev, a senior adviser to Israel’s prime minister’s office, said the reductions are vital to … Read more
Has something fundamentally changed in the level of US, international involvement in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict? Decades of misguided strategy have wreaked havoc on the region, even before Hamas’s recent attack on Israel and the Israeli response in Gaza, according to Harvard University Professor Stephen Walt. Global powers have allowed the status quo to fester. Washington … Read more