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A deal that Cuba (and Trump) cannot refuse?
Latin America

A deal that Cuba (and Trump) cannot refuse?

The US president wants to talk and so does Havana. They both have things the other needs and we all want to avoid a hostile overthrow.

Hegseth to take control of Stars & Stripes for 'warfighter' makeover
Media

Hegseth to take control of Stars & Stripes for 'warfighter' makeover

Critics, including veterans and First Amendment advocates, say the proposed overhaul would usurp the storied military newspaper's independence

Trump Khamanei
Middle East

Could Trump bomb Iran before settling on a rationale?

Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy

Russian icebreakers
North America

Trump's Greenland, Canada threats reflect angst over Russia shipping

When the American president talks about Moscow's ships as reason for US primacy he's not exactly referring to military vessels

world powers
Asia-Pacific

US-China symposium: Spheres of influence for me, not for thee?

The administration is asserting its security imperative in the Western Hemisphere but what happens when American interests collide with China's 'near abroad'? We asked 14 experts.

Canada is not interested in White House boot licking. So what?
North America

Canada is not interested in White House boot licking. So what?

The president doesn't appear to understand how much leverage our good neighbors to the north have