Foreign policy

Trump's aid decision could shake Gulf confidence in US security commitments - interview

The Middle East would like to view a surprise end in the assistance to its most important strategic ally as a cause for concern on Washington’s long-term commitment to its regional partners.”

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.
A protest sign is seen near the White House the day after election day on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Following the 2026 midterm elections the Democrats took control of Congress, winning a majority in the House and Senate, flipping several long term Republican held seats.

How does the US Democrats' 'blue wave' shockwave effect global diplomacy, markets? - analysis

Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

A new government could expand Israel’s diplomatic options - opinion

Protesters against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war in Gaza walk towards the United Nations (U.N.) in midtown Manhattan on September 24, 2026, in New York City.

For many Israeli voters, concerns over Israel's public image take a back seat in election


House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding

The House voted 314 to 104 to defeat the measure, offered as an amendment to a State Department spending bill by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks to the press as he exits a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Israel's Armenian Genocide recognition a 'childish mistake,' expert claims

The foreign policy expert calls the decision a 'childish mistake,' while leaders of Azerbaijan's Jewish communities urge Israeli lawmakers to oppose the move.

Prof. Efraim Inbar speaks at a conference in Jerusalem, February 3, 2014.

The scorpion never changes: a brutal lesson in foreign policy - opinion

The most dangerous assumption in foreign policy is not overestimating an enemy’s strength; it is assuming an enemy secretly wants what we want. 

A man holds a photo of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while the flags of the US and Israel are burnt, as people gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026.

Israel just united Europe together to oppose settler violence - opinion

Europe remains Israel’s largest trading partner and one of its most important scientific and cultural partners. Alienating Europe carries tangible costs.

An Israeli flag flutters, with Ma'aleh Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

Diplomatic courage: How Trump’s embassy decision strengthened Israel’s position – opinion

Donald Trump is the first courageous American president to implement the law to move the American embassy to the Jewish capital, thereby strengthening regional stability

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington in May.

Global parliamentarians commit to recognizing Jerusalem's sovereignty during Knesset conference

"Today, the truth itself is under attack. Standing with Jerusalem right now is not merely a political gesture. It is a profound moral choice," he said.

Global parliamentarians commit to recognizing Jerusalem's sovereignty during Knesset conference

São Paulo creates Brazil-Israel Parliamentary Front, forming strategic alliance

The city was the second in Brazil to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism in March 2024, following Rio de Janeiro.

Aerial view of houses in a wooded area in the Pinheiros neighborhood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, taken on September 5, 2023.

Peace of the wicked: Mohammad Javad Zarif reframes the Iranian threat - opinion

A prolonged conflict reflects mutual attrition, not dominance that entitles one side to impose terms.

 Iran's Vice-President for Strategic Affairs Mohammed Javad Zarif speaks during the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2025.

End of multilateralism: Iran war exposed NATO's irrelevance - opinion

The resounding silence echoing from Brussels following Israel’s necessary, preemptive strikes on Iranian military infrastructure represents far more than a transient diplomatic lapse.

NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich attends a joint news conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium January 22, 2026.

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs, limiting executive power

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Trump’s emergency tariffs, marking a significant shift in US trade policy with global repercussions.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025