What can we expect from Trump’s second term?

The phrase “When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold” illustrates the significant impact of the American economy on global markets, a concept that extends to foreign policy during the Trump administration. As President-elect, Donald Trump possesses a strong electoral mandate that empowers him to pursue his “America First” agenda once he assumes office. Global leaders are now strategizing on the potential … Continue reading What can we expect from Trump’s second term?

Trump is reportedly set to file ‘treason’ charges against the US military over Afghanistan, per NBC

Trump’s team is reportedly assembling a list of military personnel who may face court-martial due to their involvement in the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, according to NBC News. Sources indicate that charges as severe as treason are under consideration. This initiative is being led by Matt Flynn, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for counternarcotics, as reported by the network on Sunday, … Continue reading Trump is reportedly set to file ‘treason’ charges against the US military over Afghanistan, per NBC

Mike Huckabee speaks as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks at him during a campaign event at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.

What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its conflicts?

In the closing weeks of the 2024 United States presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump reached out to Arab American and Muslim voters who were upset by the nation’s backing of Israel‘s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Trump made a stop in Dearborn, Michigan, often referred to as the “capital” of Arab America, where he addressed Lebanese Americans concerned about their relatives abroad. “During … Continue reading What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its conflicts?

Amid a potential new Trump term, Japan and South Korea are joining the U.S. in a naval exercise in Asia

U.S., Japanese, and South Korean naval forces conducted joint exercises in East Asian waters on Thursday, marking their most intricate and final drills before President Joe Biden transfers one of his key national security initiatives to Donald Trump. The Freedom Edge naval exercise, led by the USS George Washington carrier and its accompanying jet fighters, took place in waters south of the Korean Peninsula and … Continue reading Amid a potential new Trump term, Japan and South Korea are joining the U.S. in a naval exercise in Asia

Trump’s transition team is compiling a list of military personnel for potential removal

Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team are compiling a list of military personnel who may be dismissed, potentially including members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to two sources. This move could represent an unprecedented overhaul at the Pentagon. The planning for these dismissals is still in its initial stages following Trump’s election victory on November 5, and the details may evolve as … Continue reading Trump’s transition team is compiling a list of military personnel for potential removal

The future of U.S. defense treaties remains uncertain under a potential Trump 2.0 administration

Shortly after President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice of Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth for the position of Secretary of Defense, U.S. media received a flurry of messages and calls from both current and former senior military leaders expressing their thoughts. One described the decision as “ridiculous,” while another referred to it as “an effing (euphemism inserted) nightmare.” It is important to … Continue reading The future of U.S. defense treaties remains uncertain under a potential Trump 2.0 administration

U.S. President Donald Trump is interviewed by Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth at the White House in Washington, U.S.

Hegseth, a supporter of ousting ‘woke’ military leaders, has been chosen as defense secretary

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has selected Pete Hegseth, a Fox News commentator and military veteran, to serve as his secretary of defense. Hegseth has been vocal in his criticism of what he terms “woke” policies implemented by Pentagon leadership, has opposed the inclusion of women in combat roles, and has raised questions about the qualifications of the top American general, suggesting that race may have … Continue reading Hegseth, a supporter of ousting ‘woke’ military leaders, has been chosen as defense secretary