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OPINION: Crisis Point: Trump Is Abandoning the Rules-Based International Order
Why defenders of democracy and a rules-based international order should unite to stop the dismantling of a system built over decades by the US and its allies.
Nov. 11, 2025
US
End to US Government Shutdown in Sight as Stopgap Bill Advances to House
Since October 1, the first day of the shutdown, more than a million federal workers have been unpaid, while government benefits and services have been increasingly disrupted.
Nov. 11, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Says King Charles Helped Sway Trump’s Stance on Ukraine
Zelensky said King Charles played a quiet but influential role in improving Trump’s attitude toward Ukraine, describing the monarch as “very supportive” of the Ukrainian people.
Nov. 10, 2025
US
OPINION: The New Great Game: Trump’s Central Asia Gambit Reshapes Global Power
In at least one critical area of foreign policy, Trump’s team seems to be getting it right. Why, and what are the challenges?
Nov. 8, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Trump’s Failed Tomahawk Dangle
The US president tried to brandish the stick of Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine to get Putin to make concessions. Ultimately a phone call from Moscow was enough to bring Trump to heel.
Nov. 8, 2025
Ukraine
Art of Loophole: Trump Gives Pass to Orbán’s Russia Reliance in ‘Major Blow’ to Sanctions Strategy
Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin.
Nov. 8, 2025
Ukraine
Trump to Orbán: Oil Waiver ‘Very Difficult’ But Under Consideration
The US president met his staunch Hungarian ally to discuss the Ukraine “peace plan” and the US nuclear deal, reinforcing a “populist axis” in Washington.
Nov. 7, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine in ‘Positive’ Talks to Buy US Tomahawks, Even as Trump Says No – Ambassador
Ukraine is holding “positive” talks with the US to buy Tomahawk and other long-range missiles.
Nov. 7, 2025
Trump Details Ultimatum for Reopening Strait of Hormuz in Iran Deal
Donald Trump outlined his requirements for a 60-day ceasefire extension with Iran, demanding total nuclear disarmament, and the immediate unhindered opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 30, 2026
