Washington Politics
After shuttering USAID, Trump launches new foreign aid strategy
The new global health program seeks to address longstanding complaints about corruption and dependency, without giving up the tools of soft power
February 10, 2026
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Canada's moves suggest USMCA is on life support
Amid a growing rift with Trump, our friends to the north are looking to hedge their bets
February 06, 2026
Washington Politics
The death of 'America First'
The phrase has been corrupted and distorted by hawks cheering on a more interventionist Trump foreign policy. Time for something new.
February 06, 2026
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.
February 05, 2026
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‘Duty free’ Africa trade deal extended — for now
AGOA’s short-term renewal is sparking debates about its future as tariffs bite
February 04, 2026
Africa
South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)
Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies
February 03, 2026
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