US foreign policy
Trump's Escalating Conflict with Venezuela: Potential Military Action Against Maduro Regime
Oct 08, 2025 04:20 am CST
President Trump has declared an "armed conflict" with drug cartels, potentially setting the stage for increased military action against Venezuela's Maduro government. With US naval strikes already claiming lives, deployment of F-35 warplanes to Puerto Rico, and reports of possible CIA involvement, analysts suggest a 50-50 chance of direct action against Maduro before year's end despite growing congressional opposition.
US Provided $21.7 Billion in Military Aid to Israel During Two Years of Gaza Conflict, Study Reveals
Oct 07, 2025 05:00 pm CST
A new academic study from Brown University reveals the United States has provided $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023, spanning both Biden and Trump administrations. The comprehensive analysis also indicates an additional $10 billion in US spending on broader Middle East security operations, including actions against Houthi rebels and Iranian targets, as peace negotiations continue between Israel and Hamas.
Trump Expresses Confidence in Gaza Peace Deal Progress as Hamas Agrees to "Very Important" Terms
Oct 07, 2025 05:05 am CST
US President Donald Trump shared optimism regarding ongoing Gaza peace negotiations, stating Hamas is agreeing to critical terms during indirect talks with Israel in Egypt. Trump indicated he maintains certain "red lines" for any agreement while expressing confidence that a deal could be reached despite years of failed attempts at resolution. The discussions are proceeding under Trump's proposed 20-point peace plan framework.
Trump Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Pakistani Army Chief Praised Him for "Saving Millions of Lives"
Oct 01, 2025 03:06 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has reasserted his role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan during their 2025 military conflict, citing praise from Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir. While Trump claims he prevented war between the nuclear powers by threatening trade sanctions, India maintains the ceasefire resulted from direct military communications between the countries.
Trump Claims Denial of Nobel Peace Prize Would Be an "Insult" to America
Oct 01, 2025 01:57 am CST
US President Donald Trump asserted during a military officers' meeting that his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize would disrespect America, citing his self-proclaimed role in resolving international conflicts. Trump expressed certainty that the award would instead go to someone who "didn't do a damn thing."
Former National Security Advisor Bolton Criticizes Trump's India Tariffs as Strategic Misstep
Sep 30, 2025 03:29 pm CST
John Bolton, former national security advisor under Trump, has criticized the president's decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil purchases. Bolton argues this move ignores the bigger strategic picture in US-India relations while failing to directly sanction Russia or China, which purchases significantly more Russian oil than India. The criticism highlights tensions in US foreign policy approaches toward key strategic partners.
Trump Praises Pakistan Leadership for Supporting US Gaza Peace Plan: Strengthening US-Pakistan Relations
Sep 30, 2025 12:08 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has commended Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for their unwavering support of his 20-point Gaza peace proposal. This diplomatic endorsement comes amid improving US-Pakistan relations, marked by recent trade agreements and collaborative efforts to resolve the Israel-Hamas conflict. The comprehensive peace plan outlines a path toward a deradicalized Gaza and includes provisions for hostage releases and military withdrawal.
Trump Announces Breakthrough Deal on Gaza: Hostages Release and War End Imminent
Sep 26, 2025 11:27 pm CST
President Donald Trump revealed Friday that a significant agreement to end the Gaza conflict and secure the release of hostages is close to completion. The announcement came as the US circulated a 21-point Middle East peace plan to regional stakeholders aimed at resolving the nearly two-year Israel-Hamas war.
Former Biden Officials Urge Restoration of US-India Strategic Partnership Amid Rising Tariff Tensions
Sep 05, 2025 11:16 am CST
Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell emphasize the critical importance of the US-India relationship despite current trade tensions under the Trump administration. They warn that deteriorating relations could benefit China strategically and propose a five-pillar approach to strengthen the partnership through technology sharing, security cooperation, and aligned policies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Opinion | There's Something 26/11 Mumbai Attack Can Tell Us About Trump-Munir Lunch
Jun 20, 2025 07:07 pm CST
Now, as India threatens that 'Operation Sindoor' is far from over, US troops on its soil are a nice bit of insurance for Pakistan against Indian fury. But that also means more terrorism, not less.