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Understanding Trump’s Expansionist Threats
Understanding Trump’s Expansionist Threats Foreign Policy Brief #174 | By: Abran C | January 20, 2025 __________________________________ Since his election victory, Donald Trump has made international headlines with a series of comments suggesting possible...
Developments in Syria: A Window of Opportunity
Developments in Syria: A Window of Opportunity Foreign Policy Brief #173 | By: Damian DeSola | January 10, 2025 Photo by Ivan Hassib __________________________________ The Assad regime has fallen. After over fifty years of a totalitarian hereditary dictatorship, the...
Week That Was: Global News in Review
Week That Was: Global News in Review Foreign Policy Brief #172 | By: Abran C Photo by visuals on Unsplash __________________________________ Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian Prime Minister Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he’ll step...
What Will Trump Administration Policy Towards Ukraine Look Like?
What Will Trump Administration Policy Towards Ukraine Look Like? Foreign Policy Brief #170 | By: Yelena Korshunov | December 6, 2024 Photo by Markus Spiske __________________________________ The US presidential election results have been met with mixed feelings in...
The United Nations in Today’s World
The United Nations in Today's World Foreign Policy Brief #169 | By: Abran C | December 6, 2024 Photo by Hugo Magalhaes __________________________________ The United Nations (UN) is the world's largest international organization, it was founded on October 24,...
The Week That Was: Global News in Review
Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank have intensified amidst global concerns, with statements from senior officials indicating potential annexation and permanent displacement of Palestinians. Meanwhile, the G20 Summit in Brazil launched a global initiative to fight hunger, and Southeast Asia faces climate vulnerability as Typhoon Man-Yi devastates the Philippines. Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war as Russian airstrikes cause severe damage to its power infrastructure.
Losing the Other Georgia: Democracy is on Defense
Foreign Policy #167: Losing the Other Georgia – Democracy is on Defense
The recent parliamentary election in Georgia has sparked international outcry, with allegations of voter intimidation, ballot stuffing, and violent activity undermining the legitimacy of the results. Western nations, including the U.S. and EU, have rejected the outcome, calling it a significant blow to democratic values. Meanwhile, pro-Russian policies by the ruling Georgian Dream party signal a potential shift toward authoritarianism, threatening Georgia’s path to EU membership and further consolidating Russian influence in the region.
The Week That Was: Global News in Review
Brief #166 – Foreign Policy Brief
by: Abran C
In this week’s global news review, we focus on the BRICS summit in Kazan, where leaders like Putin and Xi discussed alternatives to the U.S. dollar. North Korea’s deployment of troops to Russia raises geopolitical tensions, while Israel’s airstrikes on Iran escalate the ongoing conflict. In Cuba, a nationwide power outage follows a hurricane, and elections in Chile and Uruguay signal potential political shifts. As these critical developments unfold, stay informed on the changes shaping our world.
Trump’s Political Waltz with Putin and Zelensky As Election Day Approaches
Trump on Putin. “I’m going to hit you…”
Former US president and incumbent Republican candidate for the presidency, Donald Trump has never hidden his enthusiastically warm attitude towards Russian president Vladimir Putin.