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Europe politics
fromSilicon Canals
9 minutes ago

NATO's $1 trillion question: Europe has no framework to defend itself as US eyes 2027 drawdown - Silicon Canals

NATO faces a critical crisis with uncertain US attendance and European members confronting a security vacuum.
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

It's Not that Trump Is Threatening NATO; He Is Making NATO Toxic - emptywheel

Trump's skepticism towards NATO raises concerns about the alliance's reliability and the US's commitment to European defense.
Europe politics
fromSilicon Canals
9 minutes ago

NATO's $1 trillion question: Europe has no framework to defend itself as US eyes 2027 drawdown - Silicon Canals

NATO faces a critical crisis with uncertain US attendance and European members confronting a security vacuum.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Threatens to Sever Ties With NATO Over Iran Split: They Weren't There for Us'

Trump is considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO due to lack of support from allies in conflicts, particularly regarding Iran.
Europe politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

It's Not that Trump Is Threatening NATO; He Is Making NATO Toxic - emptywheel

Trump's skepticism towards NATO raises concerns about the alliance's reliability and the US's commitment to European defense.
#us-iran-relations
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Caution, relief as US politicians respond to Trump's ceasefire with Iran

Democrats support the US-Iran truce while Republicans express skepticism about negotiations and accountability for past actions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Caution, relief as US politicians respond to Trump's ceasefire with Iran

Democrats support the US-Iran truce while Republicans express skepticism about negotiations and accountability for past actions.
#trump
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

President Trump plans U.S. withdrawal from Iran in two to three weeks, citing goals to prevent nuclear weapon acquisition.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

EEurope cannot bet on a post-Trump US turning back to sanity | Rafael Behr

Donald Trump embodies a struggle between despotism and democracy, with significant implications for global security and alliances.
World news
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Trump halts Iran strikes at last minute, claims ceasefire

Trump announced a two-week suspension of U.S. military strikes on Iran, contingent on Iran's agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Top Trump Spox Declares Only the President Knows What He Will Do'

President Trump set a deadline for Iran to make a deal, with significant threats complicating negotiations.
#donald-trump
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Protecting civilians is a sign of strength and an American ideal | Ted Widmer

Donald Trump threatens severe military action against Iran, reflecting a lack of remorse and confidence amid ongoing conflict and unmet goals.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on the US and Europe: the UK tried to be a bridge, but Trump likes to burn them | Editorial

Donald Trump's unpredictability undermines traditional alliances and the liberal international order, causing concern among European leaders.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Unconstrained' Trump seems to be on a quest to name the most after himself

Donald Trump is rapidly increasing the number of entities named after him, surpassing previous presidents in branding efforts.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Trump asks weary public for patience over a war that will end shortly'

Donald Trump assured that the conflict with Iran is nearing its end and emphasized the achievement of military objectives.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
20 hours ago

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.
from24/7 Wall St.
14 hours ago

Trump Just Promised to Bomb Iran Back to the 'Stone Age.' These Are 2 Stocks to Buy Now

President Trump issued a stark warning that without a deal by his Tuesday deadline, Iran would lose its power plants and bridges in a four-hour operation that sends the country back 'to the Stone Ages.'
Venture
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
21 hours ago

Higher defence spending could unlock 30bn annual boost for UK economy

Increased defense investment could add £30 billion annually to the British economy within two decades.
Europe news
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Shane Ross: We're feeling the effects of Donald Trump's ruinous war, but his bubble will soon burst

Flight cancellations and fuel rationing may occur due to the war in the Middle East, impacting holiday plans and economic stability.
Media industry
fromAxios
4 days ago

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.
Business
fromFortune
4 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Trump Is Putting America's Weaknesses on Display

Trump's administration failed to plan for potential Iranian responses, leaving him with limited options in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

New Zealand asks US to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused by Iran war

New Zealand urged the US to send fuel tankers to the Pacific to mitigate economic impacts from the Middle East conflict.
#iran
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Unfortunately': Trump Complains Americans Want War to End, Won't Let Him Stay and Take Iran's Oil

Trump expressed a desire to take Iran's oil and criticized opposition to the war, framing it as necessary to prevent nuclear threats.
Europe news
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Trump delivers an update on the U.S. offensive, saying Iran will go 'back to the Stone Ages'

U.S. forces will intensify attacks on Iran, aiming to severely impact the country in the coming weeks.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Former Trump NatSec Advisor Says President Probably in Panic Mode' After Two U.S. Jets Shot Down

Trump's credibility is undermined after Iran shot down U.S. military planes, contradicting his claims of air supremacy.
World politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing

Trump threatens to bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages, targeting crucial infrastructure if a deal to end the war is not reached.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Unfortunately': Trump Complains Americans Want War to End, Won't Let Him Stay and Take Iran's Oil

Trump expressed a desire to take Iran's oil and criticized opposition to the war, framing it as necessary to prevent nuclear threats.
Europe news
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Trump delivers an update on the U.S. offensive, saying Iran will go 'back to the Stone Ages'

U.S. forces will intensify attacks on Iran, aiming to severely impact the country in the coming weeks.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Former Trump NatSec Advisor Says President Probably in Panic Mode' After Two U.S. Jets Shot Down

Trump's credibility is undermined after Iran shot down U.S. military planes, contradicting his claims of air supremacy.
World politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing

Trump threatens to bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages, targeting crucial infrastructure if a deal to end the war is not reached.
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Trump's 'Doomsday Plane' circling US nuclear war command center

The Boeing E-4B 'Nightwatch,' also known as the 'Doomsday plane,' made several loops above the Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska on Monday. The massive jet serves as a flying command post for top officials, including the president, vice president and Secretary of War, during crises.
Washington DC
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Plans to put UK industries on war footing delayed by a year' despite Iran conflict

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this

American global favorability fluctuates significantly with wars and presidential leadership, impacting soft power and international influence.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Plowshares into swords: Trump's $1.5 trillion defense surge is the largest since World War II - and no one can explain how to pay for it | Fortune

President Trump's 2027 budget proposal seeks to increase defense funding to $1.5 trillion, marking one of the largest budget increases in U.S. history.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Startup companies
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

PREMIUM America's secret weapon: failure

The United States fosters innovation by allowing entrepreneurs to fail and try again, unlike many other countries where failure carries a lasting stigma.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region'

US and Israel jeopardize Gulf environmental security with military actions near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
20 hours ago

Three Things the Consensus Gets Wrong About the Iran War

Pessimism about the U.S. war with Iran stems from skepticism, professional incentives, and sometimes ignorance of military terminology.
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

While the U.S. Focuses on Iran, Russia and China See Strategic Gain

Russia and China are leveraging Iran's instability to undermine U.S. influence while securing their own strategic interests.
#us-military
World news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
World news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Hegseth's actions reflect a broader agenda to reshape the military's leadership, prioritizing loyalty to his political beliefs over military experience and competence.
Washington DC
#us-foreign-policy
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The US operation on January 3rd aimed to counteract adversarial influence in Latin America, particularly against Venezuela and Cuba.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The US operation on January 3rd aimed to counteract adversarial influence in Latin America, particularly against Venezuela and Cuba.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran

Mearsheimer argues that the idea that the US and Israel are making a safer, more stable Middle East is ludicrous, emphasizing that the real threat comes from their collaboration.
World politics
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

Trump launched military strikes against Iran citing self-defense, bypassing Congress, while Democrats challenged his constitutional authority and Republicans blocked a war powers resolution to halt further action.
#china
fromFortune
3 days ago
World politics

China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and seeking support from Gulf nations.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Indo Daily: Is Xi Jinping vs Donald Trump the battle for the new world order?

China seeks to drive a wedge between the United States and Europe and views neutral Ireland as a friendly EU voice due to NATO distrust.
World politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and seeking support from Gulf nations.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
4 weeks ago

Is It Still the Department of 'War' or Not?

The Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense to Department of War and subsequently engaged in military conflict with Iran while Republican Congress members avoided formally acknowledging it as war.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Hundreds of sailors were evacuated from Bahrain after missile and drone attacks on their base.
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Jamie Dimon defends US decision to wage war in Iran, and says the West may have actually waited too long to fight it | Fortune

The U.S.-Israeli campaign in Iran is criticized for its unclear strategy and uncertain outcomes, yet some view it as an unavoidable choice.
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

The U.S. Is So Over World Peace It Erased the Olive Branch from the Dime

For a nation whose founding symbols were carefully engineered around the balance of peace and war, that omission is hard to read as accidental. Dropping the olive branch from the dime isn't just a design choice: it's a cultural signal.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Just Don't Say the W-Word

Four days into this situation in the skies over Tehran, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said, 'We're not at war right now.' This was, rather, a 'very specific, clear mission-an operation.' Operation does seem to be the preferred word in government talking points, even as it encompasses assassinating an ayatollah, torpedoing an Iranian naval ship, blowing up fuel depots and a desalination plant, and losing the lives of (so far) eight American service members along the way.
US politics
History
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

The Long Arc Of American Power

U.S. continental power emerged largely through territorial seizure, which enabled global military influence despite limited public recognition of that coercive origin.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The End of Limits on a President's Wars

In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department. Madison, the primary author of the Constitution, emphasized that vesting war powers in Congress rather than the President represented a crucial safeguard against concentrated executive authority and the potential for individual flaws in judgment affecting national security decisions.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. literally can't afford to lose superpower status as debt looms-so we're stuck in an 'increasingly loveless' marriage with Europe, analyst says | Fortune

The U.S. and Europe remain militarily and economically intertwined, making a trans-Atlantic split unlikely despite political tensions and efforts toward limited European autonomy.
World politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump's Iran War May Mark the Beginning of the End for Dollar-Backed US Empire

U.S. imperialism persists, with contemporary forms evolving from historical practices, as highlighted by economist Costas Lapavitsas.
History
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Early Days of American Imperialism

Mark Twain used a satirical rewrite of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" to expose American hypocrisy in overseas imperialism and the Philippines war.
fromAxios
2 months ago

From "America First" to "Manifest Destiny": MAGA eyes foreign expansion

But reframed as hemispheric dominance, the right's expansionist impulse fits a civilizational worldview: America as the enforcer of the West, bending weaker nations to its will. What they're saying: In the days after President Trump's stunning capture of Nicolás Maduro, even some of MAGA's loudest non-interventionists began casting strategic lands in America's hemisphere - including Colombia, Cuba and Greenland. "How can you get more 'America First' than Manifest Destiny 2.0?" "War Room" host Steve Bannon told NBC News.
US politics
US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'A world governed by strength, power and force': Coming to terms with Donald Trump, the imperialist

A US administration influenced by far-right advisers signals expansionist intent, including the possibility of seizing territories such as Greenland by force.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump vs. U.S. allies: How will this end?

President Trump withdrew a forceful threat to seize Greenland but reiterated territorial demands, straining relations with allies and undermining the postwar world order.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The world order we're leaving behind may be replaced by no order at all

The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, inspired a wave of enthusiastic nodding among the cosmopolitan crowd gathered in Davos last month when he took to the podium and proclaimed that the world order underwritten by the United States, which prevailed in the west throughout the postwar era, was over. The organizing principle that emerged from the ashes of the second world war, that interdependence would promote world peace by knitting nations' interests together in a drive for common security and prosperity, no longer works.
World news
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

Trump's Power Doctrine: A $1.5 Trillion Military, Greenland Ambitions, and a World Ruled by Force

President Trump seeks to increase the 2027 U.S. military budget from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion to build a 'Dream Military' and ensure national security.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why is the US quitting international organisations?

There are more signs that the United States is disengaging from the global order established after World War II. President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to pull out of more than 60 agencies, half of them part of the United Nations. Trump argues that being a member of these organisations is contrary to his country's interests. The secretary of state went as far as saying they're useless or wasteful.
World news
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Time to Unplug the American Century and Restart the Machine - emptywheel

Three of the four things that gave Trump a foothold, in my opinion, were failures in this century (the fourth is the legacy of slavery and the organized political violence that replaced it). The other three, though, are the War on Terror, the financial crisis, and social media. (COVID was the final catalyst, I think; having moved during the height of COVID, I can't express how much worse the US dealt with it than much of the EU.)
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US dollar: Wounded hegemon' or secure as most powerful currency on earth?

BRICS and other developing countries are shifting trade away from the US dollar by using local currencies and linking to systems like China's CIPS for renminbi settlements.
World politics
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The United States Has Now Gone Full Villain | The Walrus

FDR's Good Neighbor Policy committed the United States to respecting Latin American sovereignty and agreements, reversing earlier imperial interventions and occupations.
World politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Kluth: US foreign policy is now medieval

Neo-royalism frames contemporary global politics as centered on personalist, monarchical leaders whose loyalty networks and transactional power reshape state behavior.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Will China replace the US on the world stage? podcast

Xi Jinping received multiple foreign leaders in January as countries pursue opportunities in China amid perceived U.S. erraticism and declining American hegemony.
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