Ukraine’s abandonment of NATO aspirations after years of war with Russia reflects Western retreat, US strategic realignment, European weakness, and a familiar pattern of using and discarding allies.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the United States’ threats to unilaterally impose a maritime blockade on Venezuela.

This episode explores the future trajectory of US foreign policy under the Trump administration and its impact on both regional stability and international relations.

Trump has barred South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit, citing debunked “white genocide” claims, escalating tensions tied to Pretoria’s ICJ genocide case against Israel and broader diplomatic rifts.

The Trump administration pauses immigration applications for Afghans after the shooting of National Guard members in D.C.

The US opioid crisis, driven by corporate greed and lax regulation, causes tens of thousands of deaths, economic loss and social devastation, worsened by politicized and punitive policies.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a series of potential military actions against Venezuela.