Foreign Policy

The U.S. escalates its campaign against narcoterrorism by officially designating the Cartel de los Soles—a Maduro-backed criminal network—as a foreign terrorist organization, reinforcing America’s commitment to protecting national security.

The arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford and a massive troop buildup in the Caribbean signals more than just a drug war campaign—it raises urgent questions about American sovereignty, military overreach, and political motives that risk dragging the U.S. into conflicts far from home.

Israel admits to mistakenly firing on UN peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon, highlighting ongoing instability and the fragile enforcement of international agreements that impact American strategic interests.

Tehran’s announcement that it has ceased uranium enrichment attempts to deflect global scrutiny, but the reality threatens America’s national security and regional stability.

Suspected Haitian gang members opened fire on U.S. Marines protecting the embassy, exposing the chaotic security crisis fueled by political vacuum and ineffective international responses.

President Trump’s decision to honor Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House signals a troubling tolerance of abuses, raising questions about America’s moral compass and strategic priorities.

A ruthless attack by Islamic State-backed ADF rebels on a Congolese hospital left 17 innocent civilians dead, spotlighting the ongoing menace of global jihadist groups exploiting weak states and threatening regional stability.

A framework peace agreement between Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels signals progress, yet persistent mistrust and regional instability threaten American interests tied to global security and mineral supply chains.

Washington’s renewed naval exercises in Trinidad and Tobago signal an aggressive posture that risks destabilizing the Caribbean, under the guise of combating crime while ignoring regional sovereignty.

Colombia’s costly new contract with Swedish Saab for 17 Gripen jets symbolizes a troubling break from proven U.S. and Israeli defense partnerships — risking national security and regional stability.