What have the Americans ever done for us?
From Hiroshima to Guantánamo, from Guatemala to Iraq: as American hegemony fractures loudly and in real time, history demands we finally ask what the world’s last empire is now leaving behind — and for whom
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U.S. FOREIGN POLICY
IMEC and the war no one designed to last this long
Patrick Wood argues Trump’s war on Iran is about the IMEC corridor. The commercial logic holds. The idea that anyone is actually in control does not
Venezuela: President Trump emerges “victorious” from his litter box
Donald Trump declares victory in Venezuela after a dramatic intervention, leaving unresolved realities, legal violations, and geopolitical risks that may turn the operation into a long-term strategic disaster
Who has nukes? The nuclear vector of the commencing Israel–Iran war
A nuclear-armed state accused of genocide claims to prevent nuclear proliferation—by striking a non-nuclear signatory state. Is this about stopping weapons, or engineering an existential crisis to trigger U.S. involvement?
Monroe Doctrine reloaded
Washington revives its old neighborhood doctrine, casting China as a threat while Latin America weighs the costs of old alliances
Terrified that peace might break out: Have European leaders completely lost their minds?
European leaders suffer from “Imaginary American Voter Syndrome,” misreading global politics through a U.S.-centric lens, escalating tensions with Russia despite U.S.-Russia peace negotiations. Nuclear escalation and diplomatic paralysis deepen Europe’s strategic miscalculations
Taiwan defense spending: Navigating U.S.-China pressures under Trump’s presidency
As Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025, Taiwan faces heightened pressure on its defense spending and geopolitical role. The U.S.-Taiwan-China triangle is set for significant shifts
Messianic politics: Christian Zionism’s impact on U.S. foreign policy and Israel
Christian Zionism has deeply influenced U.S. foreign policy, steering unwavering support for Israel based on apocalyptic beliefs. This movement shapes U.S.-Israel relations, igniting international tension and fueling debates over Israel’s democratic and religious identity
Why Southeast Asia is the next battleground for U.S. and Chinese influence
As global tensions rise, Southeast Asia gains strategic significance. Strengthening U.S. presence in the region is essential to counterbalance China’s influence, protect trade routes, and maintain a stable, rules-based international order