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Thirty years after the Balkans peace deal, a different US leadership is fumbling the war in Ukraine
The Dayton accords, signed in December 1995, ended three years of bitter conflict in the Balkans. Stefan Wolff,…
US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next?
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation on Iran strikes on June 21, 2025. Carlos Barria/AFP via Getty…
From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy
Responding to street protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration enforcement raids, President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 soldiers…
Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Susan Stone, University of South Australia A United States court has blocked the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs that…
Can Pope Leo Keep U.S. Citizenship?
He now leads a sovereign nation, Vatican City, and the U.S. State Department says that for an American…
Why has Trump launched so many tariffs and will it cause a recession? Expert Q&A
Donald Trump has always talked about how much he likes tariffs. And on April 2 2025, he showed…
New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest
We now have a clearer picture of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and how they will affect other…
Tariffs, Trump, and Other Things That Start With T – They’re Not The Problem, It’s How We Use Them
Let’s be honest: talking about tariffs is about as sexy as discussing different types of dental floss. But…
Top Presidents’ Day Deals 2025 on Amazon
It’s Presidents’ day! Officially it’s the day to honor George Washington’s birthday but now it also celebrates all…
Trade, tariffs and transformation: Media leaders on Trump‘s return to the White House
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, ushering in a…
The Key Takeaways From Donald Trump’s Inauguration Speech
Donald Trump has been sworn in as president of the US for a second term – and this…
U.S. Tech Industry Forecasts Record Sales, Tariff Threats Loom
Consumer Technology Association forecasts $537 billion sales in 2025; tariffs could cut U.S. consumer purchasing power of tech…
Jimmy Carter was a president whose reputation in foreign policy only grew after he left office
In December 1978, Jimmy Carter – who has died aged 100 – outlined his belief that American strategic…
A Uniquely American Democracy Is The Winner
Win or lose, American voters can take solace in the fact that democracy won. In an era where…
What Trump might do in his second presidency and what it could mean for democracy
There is nothing more dangerous than an autocrat who has managed to dupe the public into thinking that…
How the Trump presidency might change the global economy
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election – and his threat to impose tariffs on all imports to…
Why vote for Harris or Trump? A cheat sheet on the candidates’ records, why their supporters like them and why picking one or the other makes sense
If you are still undecided and mulling your pick for president, there are clear differences between Republican presidential…
US election: what time do the polls close and when will the results be known? An expert explains
paseven / Shutterstock Richard Hargy, Queen’s University Belfast In November 2020, when Americans last went to the polls…
Americans are going to the polls. Here’s how the US election works
Tens of millions of voters in the United States are heading to the polls for the 2024 US…
US election: what a Trump victory would mean for the rest of the world
According to the United Nations 2024 is “the biggest election year in human history” with half of the…
The US Elections Is The World’s Most Undemocratic
The world continues to hold its breath as the United States’ voters prepare for the crucial 2024 Presidential…
‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy
U.S. Secret Service agents help former President Donald Trump offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in…
Love Him or Hate Him, Trump’s Unavoidable and Dangerous Appeal Persists Towards 2024
In the tumultuous panorama of American politics, Donald J. Trump stands as a figure who, regardless of where…
The Most Desired Christmas Gifts in The U.S.
While it may not seem like the most romantic option, the useful gift of money is the most…
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96
ATLANTA (Nov. 19, 2023) — Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and…
US Housing Recovery Offers Sustainable Recovery
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Increased activity in U.S. housing…
How Much Aid Has the U.S. Sent Ukraine? Here Are Six Charts.
Six graphics illustrate the extraordinary level of support the United States has provided Ukraine in its war against…
NATO Strengthens European Military Deterrent Amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
NATO, a transatlantic security alliance comprising 31 member countries, is bolstering its military deterrent in Europe in response…
Rewiring The Supply Chain For Electric Vehicle Batteries
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As the U.S. looks to…
Stars, Stripes, And Service. Exploring The Hierarchies And Heroes Of The U.S. Military
The United States military, a pillar of the nation’s identity and strength, is steeped in a history that…
From Suffering To Uprising. The Inevitability Of Violent Protests In Societies We Are Creating.
In trying to comprehend the turmoil and passion that fuels such violent protests, we have to consider the…
Mexico Is Poised To Ride The Nearshoring Wave
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Closer economic ties to the…
Interdependence and Rivalry: The Critical Economic Dependency between the US and Chinese Economies
The economic relationship between the United States and China has evolved into a complex web of interdependence and…
Semiconductor Primer: Country Leadership
The semiconductor industry is highly globalised and involves a complex web of research and development, manufacturing, and assembly…
Chip Wars & Protectionism
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4 Ways A US Debt Default Could Affect You — And Your Money
The United States is on the verge of defaulting on its debt—an unprecedented event that experts agree could…
Linear Cities Like NEOM
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an ambitious project. A linear city that will span 170 kilometres (110…
The US has announced its National Cybersecurity Strategy: Here’s what you need to know
The US government is continuing efforts to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity prowess as well as bolster its overall…
The State(s) of Sports Betting in the U.S.
Since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, allowing states to…
Globalisation is leading to permanent war. Here’s what we should do instead
Instead of peace through trade, we’re seeing increasing conflict. But states could still work together yet. einfeld’ is…
The Deep Roots of the Racial Wealth Gap—and How We Undo It
In the more than 150 years since the end of the Civil War, Black American wealth remains a…
2022’s Most Independent States In America
Americans value independence. We fought hard for it during the American Revolutionary War, and in the present day,…
How 9/11 Changed American Culture
Culture is the overview of a person’s beliefs, principles, law, religion, and tradition. It embodies an individual’s identity…
Who’s to blame in the Ukraine-Russia standoff? It depends on perspective
In the West, the current standoff between Ukraine and Russia has typically been presented as one in…
5 things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Jan. 19, 2022, that he thinks Russia will invade Ukraine, and cautioned…
9/11 Did Not Change The World – It Was Already On The Path To Decades Of Conflict
The September 11 attacks in New York and Washington were visceral in their impact. In less than three…
Afghanistan: The Graveyard Of Empires
As the United States and its NATO allies accelerate their final withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban have retaken swathes…
As Afghanistan falls, what does it mean for the Middle East?
In the 19th century, the phrase “The Great Game” was used to describe competition for power and influence…
The city as an emergent life form, with architecture as the skeleton and roads as veins
While comparing cities to living things perhaps isn’t as novel in 2021 as it was when Organism was first released…
NATO Defense Expenditure
World leaders are descending on Brussels for the first in-person NATO summit since the start of the pandemic.…