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Trump on New Start nuke treaty with Russia: if 'it expires it expires'

He thinks he can get a better deal but experts say letting it lapse in February could put a nuclear arms race back on the table

Trump Venezuela
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

Is Greenland next? Denmark says, not so fast.
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

New weapons to Taiwan: 'Overdue correction' or poorly timed move?
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.

The 8 best foreign policy books of 2025
Media

The 8 best foreign policy books of 2025

Must-read books about military corruption, foreign influence, Israel-Palestine, and more

China lion
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