Foreign Policy

East Timor’s admission into ASEAN marks historic expansion but raises questions about economic viability and political readiness, exposing risks in Southeast Asia that America must watch closely.

Under President Trump’s assertive America First agenda, European leaders are sidelined in crucial conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza—highlighting a shift toward U.S. sovereignty and decisive leadership on the world stage.

As federal workers go unpaid and government gridlock deepens, President Trump pushes forward with a crucial diplomatic tour in Asia — including a pivotal face-to-face with Xi Jinping aimed at curbing China’s trade aggression.

Hamas agrees to transfer Gaza’s governance to a technocratic committee under foreign supervision, raising serious questions about transparency, sovereignty, and the impact on American-backed Middle East stability.

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sweeping financial sanctions on Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro and close associates, accusing them of enabling record-high cocaine production that threatens American communities—raising urgent questions about Washington’s strategy and the defense of American sovereignty.

The Trump administration’s sanctions on Colombia’s leftist president and family highlight a critical stand against drug trafficking—but are political conflicts undermining true national security?

As Senator Rubio inspects the U.S.-led Gaza coordination center, critical questions arise about American involvement in fragile Middle East ceasefires and the true impact on national security and sovereignty.

Hamas claims commitment to a Gaza ceasefire agreement, but recent Israeli attacks and ongoing extremist provocations reveal the fragile reality—putting America’s geopolitical security and Middle East peace at risk.

Senator Rubio highlights the dangers of Israel’s potential West Bank annexation, warning it could unravel peace negotiations and alienate key regional partners.

As Turkey seeks secondhand Eurofighter jets from Qatar and Oman, questions arise about NATO cohesion and U.S. security interests amid Erdogan’s unpredictable maneuvers.