US foreign policy

News analysis

Iran v Trump: Is war about to break out - again?

Both sides are gambling on exploiting each other’s economic vulnerabilities, says the writer.

News analysis

Trump’s Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

US President Donald Trump's abrupt move to cut US forces in Germany is the latest sign that European officials' efforts have their limits and are far from certain to succeed.

India was meant to win under Trump 2.0. So what happened?

U President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2025. For decades, India moved cautiously towards the US, testing whether Washington’s commitment would endure across administrations.

America will pay dearly for its energy arrogance

While America may emerge relatively unscathed from the energy crisis, the long-term implications for its oil-based economy could be profoundly destabilising.

US-Venezuela flights to resume in new sign of thaw

An American Airlines plane taxis at Los Angeles International Airport on April 23. The first direct flight between the US and Venezuela in seven years was set to take off on April 30.

Britain’s King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for a picture with Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla at their arrival for afternoon tea on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington DC, on April 27.

Rubio’s absence from Iran talks highlights stay-at-home role

US President Donald Trump talks to Secretary of State Marco Rubio while attending UFC 327 at Kaseya Center in Miami on April 11, 2026.

A different Japan is emerging in Asia

The recent US$10 billion agreement to sell 11 Mogami-class stealth frigates to Australia reflects a broader goal.

Why Israel should worry about ‘losing’ America

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at their December 2025 meeting in Florida. Despite their close ties, American public is turning against Israel..

News analysis

An imminent deal or ‘lies’? Fog of claims and counterclaims shrouds US-Iran war

A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026, in Space.

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