International Relations

Trump’s Hardline on Russia: A Tactical Move or Policy Overreach?

President Trump has publicly threatened Russia with punitive tariffs if no peace deal in Ukraine materializes within 50 days, raising questions about the real impact and risks of such hardline economic pressure.

By National Security Desk | July 14, 2025

Defense Policy

Trump Commits Patriot Missile Defense to Ukraine, Demands Europe Foot the Bill

President Trump pledges to send advanced Patriot missile systems to Ukraine for defense against Russia, but insists that European allies must bear the financial burden—a stark challenge to transatlantic defense commitments and Washington’s longstanding generosity.

By Economics Desk | July 14, 2025

International Relations

Australia’s Largest War Drills Spotlight Growing Strategic Threats from China

The massive Exercise Talisman Sabre involving 35,000 troops from 19 nations underscores the growing military challenge China poses to the Indo-Pacific, as Beijing’s spy ships monitor Australian waters—a direct test of American and allied resolve in defense of regional stability.

By National Security Desk | July 14, 2025

Energy Policy

Slovakia Threatens EU Unity Over Russian Gas Sanctions Without Economic Guarantees

Slovakia’s outright refusal to support the EU’s gas sanctions on Russia unless economic protections are guaranteed highlights dangerous fractures in Western resolve—and poses questions about Europe’s energy reliability, with direct implications for U.S. geopolitical strategy.

By Economics Desk | July 12, 2025