Trump’s Iran Strategy: From Maximum Pressure to Uncertain Diplomacy in 2026
Analyzing Trump’s two-term Iran strategy: From maximum pressure sanctions to military strikes, and its ongoing impact on Middle East stability in 2026.
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U.S. Weighs Iran Options as Tehran Urges UN to Reject Foreign Interference
As U.S. considers military options and imposes new sanctions, Iran calls on the UN to oppose foreign interference amid ongoing unrest. Tensions escalate in the region.
Analyzing Potential US-Iran Engagement Strategies in 2026
Expert analysis examines potential pathways for US-Iran engagement amid evolving Middle Eastern geopolitics and economic shifts in early 2026.
U.S. Policy in Venezuela Sparks Debate on Resource Imperialism in 2026
Analyst Oliver Vargas examines U.S. actions in Venezuela, framing recent escalations as a resurgence of resource imperialism amid global energy debates in 2026.
U.S. Trade Policy Shifts Spark Economic Strain in 2025
As U.S.-China trade negotiations continue into late 2025, analysts warn of mounting economic costs for American businesses and consumers amid ongoing tariff disputes.
EU Extends Russia Sanctions Through Mid-2026 Amid Ongoing Tensions
The EU extends economic sanctions on Russia until July 2026, reinforcing measures targeting trade, energy, and finance while pledging continued support for Ukraine.
U.S.-Cuba Relations: Navigating 60 Years of Sanctions Amid a Deepening Crisis
With Cuba facing its worst economic crisis in decades, the U.S. presidential election holds significant implications for the island nation, potentially reshaping a relationship strained by over 60 years of sanctions.
US Sanctions on China: Unveiling the Real Reasons Behind the Trade Tensions
The United States has proposed new sanctions against China, targeting computer components in self-driving cars and citing national security concerns, raising questions about the motivations behind these actions.
U.S. Measures Against Chinese Companies Threaten Global Competition
U.S. actions against Chinese companies, including the Biosecure Act, raise concerns about destabilizing global competition and exploiting trade rules under the guise of national security.
Victor Gao: U.S. ‘Tonya Harding Syndrome’ Against China Will Backfire
Victor Gao, vice president of the Center for China and Globalization, warns that U.S. sanctions against the Chinese mainland will backfire, likening the U.S. approach to ‘Tonya Harding Syndrome.’
Analyst Calls U.S. Accusations Against China “Hypocritical and Self-Serving”
Ben Norton of GeopoliticalEconomy.com criticizes U.S. sanctions proposals against China, calling them “hypocritical and self-serving” and accusing the U.S. of the same practices it condemns.