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When allies ignore allies

The current Middle East crisis demonstrates that American power has not vanished, but rather that dominant powers struggle to enforce their will in a fractured global landscape.

Letter from New York:Birthright

Four days before The United States celebrated July 4, which marks the 250th anniversary of its Independence, the country’s Supreme Court delivered a much anticipated, watershed judgment.

At 250

America’s 250th birthday has naturally prompted reflection on what remains the world’s most consequential republic.

Threat of the US debt spiral

The country that once dominated the global economy is now grappling with a severe debt crisis. The United States, with a GDP of $28 trillion, is burdened by a debt of $36 trillion.

Shadows of Suspicion

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania's Butler County on 13 July 2024 was one of the most jarring events in modern American politics. At the time, Mr Trump was a former president seeking a return to office.

Tug-of-War

President Donald Trump’s decision to delay higher tariffs on imports till August 1 while simultaneously issuing new levy warnings to 14 countries reinforces a now-familiar pattern in his economic strategy: pressure first, deals later ~ if at all.