Latin America
Trump's sphere of influence gambit is sloppy, self-sabotage
Great powers have historically sought regional sway but the president's Venezuela and Greenland ploys risk anything but
January 08, 2026
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North America
Is Greenland next? Denmark says, not so fast.
The Venezuela 'take over' is causing anxiety, but Trump should know that alienating Copenhagen would actually undermine US security
January 05, 2026
Asia-Pacific
New weapons to Taiwan: 'Overdue correction' or poorly timed move?
There is a right way and a dumb way to show US support for the island. China's moves since the announcement indicates which is which.
January 02, 2026
Media
The 8 best foreign policy books of 2025
Must-read books about military corruption, foreign influence, Israel-Palestine, and more
December 26, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Taiwan shouldn't become the thorn we use to provoke China
There is a reason US strategic ambiguity has worked for 40 years
December 24, 2025
Washington Politics
Trump national security logic: rare earths and fossil fuels
For all its defects, the new National Security Strategy is an ice-breaker, and opens up policy space not seen in 40, 50 or perhaps 60 years.
December 22, 2025
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