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Iran Launches Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Qatar: A Calculated Escalation
Iran Launches Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Qatar: A Calculated Escalation In the latest chapter of what’s becoming a live-action replay of Cold War brinkmanship—with a Persian twist—Iran has officially joined the “measured response” club. On June 23, 2025, the Islamic Republic launched multiple ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the…
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Trump and Putin’s 75-Minute Call: Peace Talks or Performance Art?
Trump and Putin’s 75-Minute Call: A Masterclass in Strategic Shrugging In what might be the most passive-aggressive diplomatic exchange since the Cold War, President Donald Trump spent 75 minutes on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The topic was Ukraine’s drone attack that obliterated 41 Russian warplanes in a single strike. The outcome was…
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Operation Spiderweb, MAGA Meltdowns, and Trump’s Magical Silence
Operation Spiderweb, MAGA Meltdowns, and Trump’s Magical Silence In a geopolitical drama that reads like a rejected Netflix script, Ukraine launched a precision drone attack deep inside Russia under the covertly named “Operation Spiderweb.” While drones buzzed past nuclear-capable bombers, the U.S. political class responded with a unified shrug. The MAGA sphere promptly lit its…
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Trump Misleads South African President With Fake Video in Oval Office Meeting
Trump’s Oval Office Video Trap: South Africa’s President and the Mirage of “White Genocide” During a May 21, 2025 Oval Office meeting meant to affirm diplomatic ties between South Africa and the United States, President Cyril Ramaphosa was met not with policy talk or trade strategy, but with a projector, a chair, and a five-minute…
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Cory Booker’s Vote for Charles Kushner Raises Eyebrows and 2028 Speculation
Cory Booker’s Curious Vote: Ambition, Alliances, and the Kushner Connection In a move that left political analysts surprised and constituents puzzled, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) cast the only Democratic vote in favor of confirming Charles Kushner as the U.S. Ambassador to France. The Senate confirmed the appointment with a 51 to 45 vote. It marked…
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Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions: A Deal, a Detour, or Both?
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions: A Deal, a Detour, or Both? It’s official. Former president and current White House occupant Donald Trump has decided that Syria, once deemed part of the infamous “Axis of Evil,” is now ready for a little American forgiveness. In a move that surprised diplomats, annoyed hawks, and confused just about everyone…
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The Emir’s Jet: When MAGA Takes a Royal Detour
The Emir’s Jet: When MAGA Takes a Royal Detour Nothing says “America First” quite like soaring over Nebraska in a jet gifted by Gulf royalty. Donald Trump, ever the unconventional statesman, may soon be flying in a Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8, a sky palace once reserved for monarchs. With Boeing delaying delivery of the updated Air…
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The Shift in Doctrine
Shift in Doctrine As the 2026 budget blueprint is unveiled, the United States signals a bold transformation in foreign policy: diplomacy takes a back seat, while firepower takes the wheel. With historic cuts to non-defense programs and a celebration of military strength, the nation steps further into a doctrine where hard power reigns. Military Over…
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Collapse of Global Alliances: When Allies Turn Away
Collapse of Global Alliances: When Allies Turn Away They smiled for the cameras—then fractured decades of trust What does it mean when long-standing allies stop answering the call? The “Special Relationship” Is Over Once the backbone of Western diplomacy, relationships like the U.S.–U.K. alliance are unraveling. Trade deals fizzle. Military coordination lags. Behind polished statements,…
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