Trump Weighs Iran Military Action as EU Applies Sanctions, IRGC Terrorism Designation
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at potential U.S. military action against Iran, a reset in…
India, EU Clinch Free Trade Deal Amid Trump’s Tariff War
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the India-European Union free trade deal, the United Kingdom’s…
‘Donroe Doctrine’ Recalls Destructive U.S. Interventions in Latin America
On Jan. 3, U.S. forces struck Venezuela and seized President Nicolás Maduro, flying him and his wife to…
Brussels Approves EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Signing
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the economic impact of the European Union-Mercosur trade deal,…
How Artificial Intelligence Shaped Global Affairs in 2025
The year began with a bang, as China’s DeepSeek R1 large language model sent shock waves through Washington.…
In 2025, Trump Changed U.S.-China Competition
How might one begin to describe the year in U.S.-China relations? A roller coaster? A tightrope walk? A…
Trump Pressures Zelensky to Cede Territory to Russia in Peace Deal
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. pressure on Ukraine, deadly clashes between Thailand and…
Trump, Netanyahu Agree to U.S.-Led Peace Plan to End Israel-Hamas War
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a U.S.-led peace proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war,…
Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech Overshadowed by Push for Palestinian Statehood
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at dwindling global support for Israel’s war in Gaza, South…
Can Trump Bring Peace to Congo?
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: The Trump administration oversees a peace plan between…
How the Environment, Geopolitics Shape Water Wars
“Water has long been a tool of warfare, but in recent years, the world has entered a dark…
What Tariff Threats Mean for the Bloc
BRICS, the coalition of emerging economies that now represents more than half of the world’s population, was in…