All articles tagged with #foreign policy
Protests across Iran have broadened from economic grievances to anti-regime demands, with security forces cracking down, mass arrests, and internet blackouts as sanctions bite; amid international scrutiny, the US weighs options and Trump publicly signals support, though analysts say the regime’s coercive apparatus remains largely intact for now.
Sen. Rand Paul told ABC's This Week that President Trump's threats to bomb Iran are not the answer, arguing the U.S. should not involve itself in every freedom movement, warning that airstrikes could imperil protesters and civilians, and stressing that any military action would require congressional authorization.
President Donald Trump posted a spoof image on Truth Social portraying himself as the acting president of Venezuela, drawing sharp criticism from commentators who labeled it authoritarian fantasy as the former president pushes a hard line in Venezuela, including a unilateral military move against Maduro. The episode follows deferential U.S. actions and bipartisan concern about democratic norms and control over foreign policy.
The article discusses former President Donald Trump's approach to foreign policy, highlighting his unrestrained and adventurous stance abroad, contrasting with his home policies, and exploring the implications of his unbound style in international relations.
The article discusses President Trump's recent Venezuela operation, highlighting its political implications for the GOP and the upcoming midterm elections, with some viewing it as a risky but potentially beneficial move that could define Trump's legacy and influence voter sentiment.
The US Senate has voted to prevent President Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela, signaling a move to limit executive power in foreign interventions.
The article discusses the varied reactions of Trump supporters to the U.S. raid that captured Venezuelan leader Maduro, highlighting initial support, concerns about potential conflicts, and differing opinions on U.S. foreign intervention.
President Trump has signaled intentions of expanding U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere through threats and proposals involving Greenland, Iran, Cuba, Colombia, and Canada, under a new approach dubbed the 'Don-roe Doctrine,' raising concerns about potential interventions and territorial ambitions.
The article discusses the shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump towards autocratic tendencies, exemplified by the military intervention in Venezuela, and highlights the decline of traditional American values like democracy promotion, international cooperation, and respect for international law, which may lead to increased global conflict and instability.
The article discusses President Trump's increasingly aggressive foreign policy threats, including potential military actions against countries like Greenland, Colombia, Mexico, and Iran, highlighting a shift from bluster to possible real interventions, despite historical hesitations about his military ambitions.
President Trump's capture of Nicolás Maduro has received strong support from the MAGA base, challenging the idea that 'America First' equates to isolationism, and highlighting a willingness among supporters for limited military action in the Western Hemisphere to counter adversaries and protect U.S. interests.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that one-third of Americans support a US strike on Venezuela, with significant Republican backing for US involvement and control over Venezuela's oil fields, amid ongoing tensions following a US raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
The article discusses potential targets of US President Donald Trump's foreign policy ambitions, including Venezuela, Greenland, Colombia, Iran, Mexico, and Cuba, highlighting threats, strategic interests, and recent actions or statements related to these countries.
The article debunks the myth that Donald Trump was a dove, highlighting his hawkish actions such as attempting regime change in Venezuela and supporting US imperial interests, which suggest his foreign policy was aggressive rather than peaceful, potentially leading to global disorder.
The article criticizes Donald Trump's reckless foreign policy, highlighting his boastful and imprudent statements about military actions and territorial ambitions, such as Venezuela and Greenland, emphasizing the risks of leadership failures and the importance of responsible decision-making in international affairs.