Tag: Donald Trump
The Iran War Is No Vietnam. But It May Become An Economic Quagmire For The Gulf.
The Vietnam comparisons to the Iran war miss the real parallel. It isn’t political. It’s economic, and it lands on the Gulf with five costs compounding across the region: energy, reconstruction, tourism, capital, uncertainty…
Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Raises Questions He Can’t Answer
Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran reflects an aggressive but unclear strategy, with shifting demands around nuclear concessions and military pressure that lack a coherent endgame…
Syria Is Not Libya, But It Could Become One If The World Looks Away
While Syria’s conflict differs from Libya’s in origins and structure, it faces similar risks of fragmentation, weak governance, and competing armed factions if international engagement fades…
After Maduro’s Ouster, Tough New Truths About US Foreign Policy
President Trump’s decisive action in Venezuela signals the consolidation of a foreign-policy doctrine that is blunt, transactional and unapologetic about the use of force — with five hard truths for the U.S. and the world…
Middle East Debt Deals Hang in Limbo as Washington Sets the Clock
Gulf stock markets rallied in September, following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and renewed optimism that further rate cuts were to come. Behind the cheer lies a more complicated reality: debt issuance across the Middle East — sovereign, corporate and family-owned — is being delayed, restructured or burdened by high U.S.-imported borrowing costs…
Zelenskyy’s “Protection Quad” Shows Europe Is Stepping Up
When Volodymyr Zelenskyy walked into the White House couple weeks ago, he did not come alone. At his side stood a striking entourage: French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. The photo op was no accident. It was a carefully constructed display of solidarity — a demonstration that Europe, in its many forms and factions, is prepared to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine. With Washington debating the scope of America’s role, Zelenskyy’s escorts reminded all parties that Ukraine’s survival and Europe’s stability are inseparable…
Donald Trump Now A Serious Nobel Peace Prize Bet
By Alfred Nobel’s original intent, the Peace Prize should go to those who actually end wars, not those who merely talk about it. In 2025, Trump has brokered real agreements between sworn enemies and stepped directly into the world’s most dangerous conflicts…
6 Months In, Trump’s Unorthodox Foreign Policy Is Rewriting The Rules
President Trump’s return to office has marked a fundamental departure from conventional foreign policy approaches that have dominated Washington for decades. His first six months demonstrate how unorthodox methods — transactional negotiations, direct pressure and strategic leverage — can achieve breakthroughs that traditional diplomatic playbooks consistently failed to deliver…
Zohran Mamdani tapped into real frustration in New York. That doesn’t mean he can govern.
Zohran Mamdani’s surprise victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary is more than a political upset — it’s a statement. His grassroots campaign, fueled by democratic socialist ideals and a rejection of establishment politics, managed to topple a former governor and long-standing figure in Democratic circles. That alone says something powerful about the mood of voters right now…
