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At Davos, Ukraine’s G7 allies will press Donald Trump for his personal backing of security guarantees for a post-ceasefire Ukraine, in meetings with Zelenskyy; European capitals worry about his commitment, while discussions also touch on a US-led peace framework and an estimated $800 billion recovery plan.
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, effective immediately, in a bid to economically isolate Tehran amid ongoing protests. Details were not clarified by White House officials, and analysts are watching for the tariff’s legal basis amid a looming Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and possible ties to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt are set to meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House to argue against President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland. The talks, arranged over several days, come amid escalating rhetoric about the Arctic island and are part of broader diplomatic activity that includes Motzfeldt and Denmark’s defense minister traveling to Brussels for a NATO meeting with Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
Oona A. Hathaway and Scott J. Shapiro warn that Trump’s presidency has attacked the postwar international legal order by undermining universal norms, sanctioning international courts, breaching trade and UN obligations, and endorsing unilateral force. They point to the Venezuela operation that kidnapped Maduro as a stark example of how legal constraints are being discarded. If this trend continues, the world risks a ruleless order where power—not law—defines rights, leading to greater instability and conflict.
US President Donald Trump told Iranian protesters to continue and said 'help is on its way,' a move that hints at possible direct intervention but offers few specifics. He also cancelled meetings with Iranian officials as US options—air strikes, cyberattacks, or targeting security forces—are considered but not decided. In Iran, crackdown has killed hundreds, with figures around 2,000 cited by rights groups; an internet blackout complicates verification. Related developments include SpaceX's Starlink internet efforts in Iran, ambassadors summoned in Europe, and a World Bank forecast that sanctions and economic strains will worsen Iran's economy.
Iran’s protests amid a currency collapse and rising prices are attributed to decades of U.S.-led sanctions, which the article says sharply cut oil revenue, limited access to dollars, and eroded the middle class, worsening living costs and public health, even as Trump claims he wants to help the demonstrators.
The Intercept argues that under a Trump-era shift toward the Western Hemisphere, the Pentagon plans to consolidate and shrink U.S. combatant commands (merging Africa with Europe/Central into a single International Command and Northern/Southern into AMERICOM), aiming to reduce long-term American presence in Africa. Experts warn this reorganization could repeat Africa-focused counterterrorism failures that have coincided with rising militant violence and humanitarian costs, suggesting that simply reshuffling commands may not address root causes or yield lasting security benefits.
Iran endures widespread anti-government protests with a rising death toll, while authorities insist the situation is under total control. Tehran blames foreign actors for the violence as President Trump signals possible military options and openness to negotiation.
CBS News traces Jay Sexton’s take on the Monroe Doctrine: a short 1823 address by James Monroe became a lasting justification for U.S. actions in Latin America, from the Banana Wars and Roosevelt’s corollary to a modern revival under Trump, while historians emphasize it was never a formal statute but a presidential statement that evolved into a geopolitical tool.
U.S. President Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, citing strategic and resource benefits, but experts warn that military force would risk NATO's stability and Greenlanders oppose U.S. control, favoring diplomacy and existing agreements instead.
President Trump declared a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held by the U.S. from seizure by private creditors, citing national security and regional stability concerns, and plans to manage Venezuelan oil sales and revenue indefinitely to counter malign actors and stabilize Venezuela.
The article discusses Donald Trump's aggressive expansionist policies, including the seizure of Venezuela and threats towards Greenland, framing these actions as a revival of American imperialism inspired by historical doctrines and comparable to Russia and China's territorial ambitions, raising concerns about potential conflicts among superpowers.
The article discusses the enduring influence of a specific doctrine related to US policy towards Venezuela, highlighting its historical significance and ongoing relevance in international relations, especially in the context of recent political developments involving Trump.
President Donald Trump expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns and potential geopolitical advantages, despite strong opposition from Greenland, Denmark, and European allies, with many officials dismissing the possibility of negotiations or military action.
Donald Trump has intensified his threats to acquire Greenland, asserting the US will intervene regardless of Greenlanders' opposition, citing strategic concerns and rivalry with Russia and China, amidst ongoing tensions with Denmark and Greenland. He also warned of potential US action against Iran if protests turn violent.