U.S. foreign policy
Coverage of U.S. foreign policy in the Nexus archive.
- America at 250
America's 250th independence anniversary was overshadowed by global attention on Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral in Iran. The article criticizes U.S. foreign policy for its military interventions and imperial arrogance, while highlighting domestic challenges including a far-right resurgence and anti-immigrant rhetoric under President Donald Trump.
- Sun is setting on US dominance of the world, scholar Wu Xinbo says
Wu Xinbo, a Chinese scholar and dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University, analyzes shifts in US foreign policy and their impact on US-China relations as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary.
- Memo by Rubio Approved Detention of Immigrant Who Criticized Trump Ally
Marco Rubio approved the detention of an immigrant named Beto Coral for criticizing a presidential candidate in Colombia, which Rubio claimed undermined U.S. foreign policy.
- Iran Could Be Trump’s Greatest Failure
The article discusses Iran as a potential significant failure of Trump's foreign policy, suggesting that multiple problems have occurred and may continue to develop. The piece implies Trump's approach to Iran has resulted in negative consequences.
- Sen. Reed on Trump’s Iran strategy: ‘I don’t believe the president has a plan’
Senator Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, criticized President Trump's Iran strategy, stating the U.S. is in a 'much worse position' with Iran since the war began. Reed expressed skepticism about the president having a coherent plan for managing relations with Iran.
- Scott Jennings snaps at left-wing commentator, says to get 'f---ing hand out of my face'
Scott Jennings and Adam Mockler clashed on 'CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillip' during a heated debate on U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East. The confrontation escalated when Jennings told Mockler to 'get your f---ing hand out of my face,' and both exchanged personal jabs over the justification and outcomes of U.S. military engagement.
- May Day protests across Europe and Asia turn into anti-American, anti-Israel political battlegrounds
May Day protests across Europe and Asia have evolved into anti-American and anti-Israel political battlegrounds, with demonstrators linking labor issues to anti-war activism, U.S. foreign policy, and anti-capitalist rhetoric. Clashes occurred in Paris, Madrid, and Munich, while groups like the Heritage Foundation and Henry Jackson Society criticized the protests' focus on global conflicts over labor rights.
- The long history of America's conflict with Cuba
Cuba, located 90 miles from Florida, has been a significant focus of U.S. foreign policy for nearly 70 years. Current tensions, fueled by President Trump's rhetoric of 'taking Cuba,' persist despite the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
- Sen. Fetterman explains his support for Trump on Iran
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman discusses his support for President Trump's Iran policies on NBC News' Common Ground, despite acknowledging it is controversial for a Democrat. The interview is sponsored by Comcast.
- Trump's shocking Iran nuclear retreat after screaming at top generals in hours-long meltdown
Donald J. Trump unexpectedly retreated from his previous stance on Iran's nuclear program after a prolonged confrontation with top U.S. military generals, marking a significant policy shift. The incident highlights tensions between the president and his military advisors over Iran strategy.