“America First” And Planetary Survival: A Primal Contradiction
"The egocentric ideal of a future reserved for those who have managed to attain egoistically the extremity of `everyone for himself' is false and...
How Would Venezuela’s Military Fight a US Invasion?
U. S. President Donald Trump announced that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be seen as fully closed. This statement comes as the...
China-Taiwan-Japan Dynamics Puts Pressure on Trump’s G2 Gambit
Amid heightened Japan-China tensions, US President Donald Trump spoke by telephone with Chinese President Xi Jinping. While Trump termed it a positive development, stating...
Brazil’s Multi-Alignment: Smart Realism or Opportunism Wrapped in Ideology?
This article will discuss how, amid the chaos of 2025, with Trump once again slapping the world with crazy tariffs, China still hungry for...
Dan Driscoll: The Low-Profile Operator Behind U.S. Backchannel Diplomacy on Russia and Ukraine
The recent revelation of quiet contacts between the Trump administration and representatives from Russia and Ukraine has pushed an unfamiliar name into the spotlight:...
Honduras at a Crossroads: The Key Candidates in a Defining Election
Most opinion polls show a close race among three of the five candidates in the upcoming Honduras election to succeed President Xiomara Castro. The...
The Ultimate Test of Illegal Orders: Nuclear War Decision-Making by President Trump
“As to dangers arising from an irrational American president, the best protection is not to elect one.” - General Maxwell D. Taylor, letter to...
Trump’s ‘Narco-Terrorist’ Doctrine Echoes Hollywood’s Clear and Present Danger
Donald Trump’s accusation that Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro was running a “narco-terrorist” state wasn’t merely political theater — it was a declaration of intent. With...
A Test of Faith: New York’s Muslim Mayor and the LGBT Debate
The election of a Muslim mayor in New York, a city that has been a symbol of global pluralism, ushers in a new chapter...
Could Oil Be Maduro’s Ticket to a Deal with Trump?
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro may use crude oil shipments, mainly sold to China, as leverage in potential negotiations with the U. S. President Trump's...