Trump has on several occasions promised that the U.S. will take action against Iran to stop them from developing nuclear weapon capabilities. Trump has also told protesters that help is on its way, as well as Trump’s zero enrichment red line, but at this point, nothing has happened and the U.S. is still deciding what…
Africa is a central arena in global geopolitics, driven by its vast critical mineral resources, a rapidly growing population, and substantial economic growth potential. Major powers like China, the U.S., and Russia are competing for influence, access to resources, and security partnerships on the continent. Africa holds 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including…
A year after JD Vance shocked Europe at the Munich Security Conference with his speech about liberty and freedom and in effect accused Europe for authoritarianism and censorship and election interferences, it was Secretary of State Marco Rubio turn to give the speech this year. Last year, the Europeans were not mentally prepared for being…
The U.S. dollar is by far the world’s main reserve currency and is held by central banks and used in most international trade, finance, and investment. An alternative to the dollar would mean another currency that could rival or replace the dollar’s role in global finance and trade. The Europeans have been slow to develop…
Japan is important and the U.S. is important to Japan. It is a relationship that has deepened gradually since WWII. Japan is the cornerstone of U.S. strategy in East Asia. And it hosts around 50,000+ U.S. troops and key military bases like Yokosuka and Okinawa, which would let the U.S. respond quickly to crises in…
