american foreign policy
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Cuba’s Shadow War
Why the Next American Conflict May Not Be the “Easy Win” Washington Expects I. Introduction In quiet policy rooms across Washington, the map of the Western Hemisphere is being reconsidered with renewed urgency. Among the familiar pressure points, Cuba stands out as both a lingering challenge and a perceived opportunity. Some policymakers increasingly view Havana…
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Flattery as Foreign Policy
Under Donald Trump’s presidency, flattery has transformed into a strategic tool for foreign leaders seeking influence over U.S. policy. While it can facilitate access and soften rhetoric, the effectiveness of this approach is inconsistent and often fails to yield sustainable results. Relying on personal validation undermines institutional trust and complicates global diplomatic relations.
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Navigating the New World Order
In 2026, U.S. ambitions to acquire Greenland strained NATO ties, signaling a shift from U.S. dominance to multipolarity. This retreat emboldened rivals like Russia and China, while Canada aligned more closely with Beijing through new trade agreements. Domestic vulnerabilities in the U.S. compound its diminishing global influence, prompting a fragmented international order.
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Venezuela’s Silent Revolution
In January 2026, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro, promising a new era of stability. However, the leadership of interim president Delcy Rodríguez revealed continuity within the ruling elite, undermining hopes for democratic reform. The absence of elections and rising repression leave Venezuelans disillusioned and without agency in shaping their future.
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America’s Faltering Grip
American military power has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to defeat governments and occupy foreign territory, yet building lasting democracies remains far more difficult. This analysis examines U.S. interventions from Germany and Japan to modern conflicts, exploring why military victories, regime change, occupation, and nation-building so often produce dramatically different political outcomes.
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America’s Potential Next Targets
Following Nicolás Maduro’s ousting in Venezuela, the U.S. under Trump’s leadership has adopted a resource-driven foreign policy focused on oil. This aggressive stance raises concerns about potential interventions in resource-rich nations, including Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, and Nigeria, amid a backdrop of rising tensions with global powers like China and Russia.
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