Trump’s Board of Peace Meets as Gaza Plan Stalls President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace is set to hold its first meeting in Washington, with officials from dozens of countries expected to attend. The group will receive an update on Trump’s plan to bring stability to Gaza, a plan he has promoted as having…
Is China Leaving the United States Behind? For many years, the United States was seen as the clear leader of the world. Now, however, more and more experts are asking if China leaving the United States behind is becoming a real possibility in power, technology, and global influence. This Foreign Affairs discussion looks at how fast China…
Portugal signs Artemis Accords: key highlights Portugal signs Artemis Accords and becomes the 60th country to join this global framework for responsible space exploration. The signing took place in Lisbon during a regular meeting between the United States and Portugal focused on bilateral cooperation. What are the Artemis Accords? Before looking at why Portugal signs…
Trump Warns US Will Intervene If Iran Kills Protesters US President Donald Trump has issued a strong and direct warning to Iran as protests grow across the country. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that the United States is “locked and loaded” and will come to the rescue if Iranian authorities…
1. Introduction: A New Balance of Power in Asia The Balance of Power in Asia is facing its most dramatic shift in years. Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has taken a historic step by openly promising to defend Taiwan against outside attacks—a stance that’s challenging decades of political tradition. With China’s furious reaction and growing military…
Introduction US-Japan Defence Industrial Cooperation is a special partnership between America and Japan. This partnership means they are helping each other in many ways to stay safe, develop technology, and become stronger together. Their teamwork sets a great example of how countries should work side by side for a better and safer future. US-Japan Defence…
Introduction: The US-China Shipping War and Its Global Ripples The US-China Shipping War marks a new and alarming phase in the world’s two largest economies’ rivalry. After years of trade disputes, sanctions, and diplomatic strains, tensions have now spilled over into the maritime sector — the lifeline of global commerce. With both Washington and Beijing…
