Tag: United States
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Trump nominates Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
Donald Trump, the United States President-elect, announced on November 12, 2024 that he has nominated former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to serve as the United States Ambassador to Israel. Trump praised Huckabee as a “great public servant” and a “Leader in Faith,” highlighting his longstanding support for Israel. In a…
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Europe’s path to greater autonomy
[Lukas Müller, Shongjog columnist] The European Political Community (EPC) summit took place in Budapest this past October. Lucas Dupont’s recent Op-Ed, published by Oped Column Syndication, offers a timely and thought-provoking analysis of the summit. This commentary aims to very briefly discuss the key takeaways from Dupont’s analysis, including the EPC’s…
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Europe’s challenge in the age of Trumpian protectionism
[Lukas Müller, Shongjog columnist] The prospect of a second Donald Trump administration heralds a tumultuous era for Europe, raising significant concerns about economic protectionism, geopolitical stability, and the ongoing struggle to address climate change. As Trump aims to implement policies that prioritize American interests, Europe must brace itself for a…
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Donald Trump wins U.S. presidential election, set to return to White House
In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 US presidential election, defeating Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. This victory marks Trump’s return to the White House after his previous term from 2017 to 2021. Trump’s path to victory solidified as he won key…
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U.S.-China trade imbalances in the wake of pandemic
[Vikram Rajesh, Shongjog columnist] The current state of global trade balances, marked by China’s widening trade surplus and the growing U.S. trade deficit, serves as a crucial touchstone for understanding the dynamics of post-pandemic economic recovery. The interplay between these two superpowers has reignited debates about the causes and consequences…
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Russia and China launch massive “Ocean-2024” drills amid rising U.S. tensions
Russia launched massive naval and air drills on September 10, 2024, known as “Ocean-2024,” involving over 400 naval vessels, at least 120 military aircraft, and upwards of 90,000 troops. The exercise includes forces from China and will run until September 16, with at least 15 countries invited to observe. Chinese…
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U.S. and Philippines conclude Tempest Wind 2024 counterterrorism exercise
The Philippines and the United States have successfully wrapped up the Tempest Wind 2024 (TW24) interagency counterterrorism exercise, held in the Philippines. Designed as a crisis action mission rehearsal, TW24 focused on contingency operations and assessed both nations’ ability to plan, coordinate, and execute counterterrorism strategies under current policies and…
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U.S. intelligence reveals Russia’s escalating interference in election favoring Trump
As Election Day approaches, U.S. intelligence officials revealed on September 6, 2024 that Russia is significantly ramping up its election interference activities, specifically targeting efforts to help former President Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. The Kremlin is employing more sophisticated tactics, including using both unwitting and “witting” Americans,…
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CIA Chief warns of “dramatic escalation” if Iran supplies ballistic missiles to Russia
Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns warned that Iran providing ballistic missiles to Russia would represent a “dramatic escalation” in their military cooperation, potentially worsening the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking alongside Richard Moore, the head of MI6, at a Financial Times event in London on September 7, 2024, Burns highlighted…
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