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Why Trump made a U-turn on military aid to UkraineIt’s been a roller coaster week for Ukraine, with U.S. military aid first paused, and then reinstated. The shifts follow President Donald Trump’s frosty signals to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Despite differences on Gaza and Iran, Trump and Netanyahu project unityWhile the two leaders have made efforts to emphasize their cooperation, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu offer different visions of Gaza and Iran. Nevertheless, the White House dinner Monday night presented a harmonious tableau.
Trump welcomes Netanyahu at the White House. Can he get a ceasefire in Gaza?Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump will meet to discuss Middle East tensions and celebrate their progress in Iran, including the strikes on nuclear facilities. Questions remain on how Mr. Trump plans to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
In Mideast and at NATO summit, Trump models norm-busting diplomacyIn his second term, President Donald Trump has unleashed a diplomatic style that jettisons all the norms of traditional diplomacy in favor of commands, threats, and shows of force.
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As Israel and Iran weigh truce, US troops in region remain on alertIran attacked a U.S. military base in response to the bombing of its nuclear sites. American bases in the Middle East remain on high alert amid a hoped-for truce.- At NATO summit, anxious Europeans extend a hand to placate TrumpDespite tensions over Iran and disagreements over Ukraine, European members of NATO think they can deliver enough of what President Trump wants at the summit to keep him committed to the alliance and European security.
Ukraine drone strike exposed Russian vulnerability, and sent a signal to TrumpUkraine’s asymmetric drone attack caught the world’s attention and dealt a significant blow to Russia’s defense. Peace prospects may hinge on how Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump respond.
As China’s influence grows in the Americas, Trump hints at a Monroe Doctrine 2.0As China expands its influence in Latin America, the Trump administration looks to a Monroe Doctrine 2.0 to claim the hemisphere as America’s domain.
US-Iran nuclear talks benefit from Trump’s desire for a peace dealAs complex and daunting a problem as Iran’s steadily advancing nuclear program may be, for now it still may offer President Donald Trump the best option for burnishing his self-image as a deal-maker and peacemaker.
World leaders sharpen their calls for Gaza aid as hunger crisis mountsRenewed deliveries of food and supplies are beginning in Gaza. Western help hasn’t yet resulted in enough practical support on the ground, aid groups say.
In Mideast, Trump finds his comfort zone: Business first, then policyPresident Donald Trump’s Mideast agenda indicated that business would take priority. Yet the outlines of an emerging Trump foreign policy are visible.
What USAID cuts mean for Peru as it battles cartels on coca, gold tradePeru received $135 million in USAID funding in 2024. Substantial contributions were for areas ranging from democratic governance to minority rights.
Trump and Zelenskyy clash, clouding the path to peace in UkraineA hoped-for deal between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy collapsed, with consequences for the future of Ukraine and of U.S. leadership.
Trump’s plan for Gaza ridiculed as unserious. So why did he float it?While President Trump has ridiculed past U.S. military deployments and nation-building efforts, he has consistently been drawn to Mideast diplomacy. But his proposal to “own” and develop the Gaza Strip and displace its population has many questioning how serious he is.
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