The End of Liberal Internationalism? Trump’s New Realism
Donald Trump’s address to the UN General Assembly marked a sharp break from America’s seven-decade stewardship of the liberal international order. Rooted in realist principles, his speech rejected multilateralism, attacked the UN’s legitimacy, and reframed alliances as transactional bargains. From immigration and climate policy to NATO and Middle East conflicts, Trump outlined a vision of unilateral power and national sovereignty that directly challenges the institutional foundations of global governance.
Trump’s H1B Policy: Consequences for India
A new Trump executive order imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H1B visas marks more than a shift in U.S. immigration policy, it is a geopolitical act with lasting consequences. While American firms may adapt, India faces structural damage.
Tariffs, Tensions, and Turning Points: Trump’s Strategic Shift on India
Trump’s second term marks a sharp shift in U.S.-India ties, with tariffs and renewed Pakistan outreach reshaping the South Asia strategy.
Ceasefire or Stalemate? Iran, Trump, & Gaza War
As Trump touts a Gaza ceasefire deal backed by Israel, Iran and Hamas remain silent, signaling strategic recalculations amid unresolved core issues.
Trump Warns China ‘Not Getting Off The Hook’ on US Electronics Tariffs
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Trump says no one is exempt from tariffs as US-China trade tensions grow despite temporary tech product exemptions.
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Likely to Begin in Oman
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Iran agrees to indirect nuclear talks with the US, with Oman mediating amid rising tensions and international reactions.
Trump Threatens TSMC with 100% Tax If It Doesn’t Build Semiconductor Plants in U.S.
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Trump warns TSMC of 100% tax if it doesn’t build U.S. factories, criticizes Biden’s $6.6B grant for semiconductor production.
Trump Threatens China with 50% Tariffs if Beijing Doesn’t Drop Levies
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Trump threatens China with a 50% tariff if it doesn’t withdraw its counter-tariff, escalating global trade tensions.
US Defends Tariffs on Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Penguins and Seabirds
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Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs target remote Antarctic territories, including the Heard and McDonald Islands.
Trump Offers China Relief From Tariffs in Exchange for TikTok Deal Approval
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Trump proposes using tariffs to negotiate a TikTok deal with China, as the app faces an April 5 deadline for a sale.