Global Affairs
Introduction The global oil market has plunged into turmoil following U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, with prices dropping 15% since April 2, 2025. For Russia, which derives 30% of its state budget from oil and gas revenues, this collapse threatens its ability to sustain military operations
Domestic Affairs
Domestic Affairs
Introduction On April 10, 2025, House Republicans narrowly passed a budget framework that sets the stage for advancing President Donald Trump’s ambitious domestic agenda. The vote, which concluded with a razor-thin margin of 216-214, represents a critical step toward enacting sweeping tax cuts, significant spending reductions, and increased funding
Domestic Affairs
Introduction The U.S. stock market continues to experience significant turbulence as investors grapple with the fallout from President Donald Trump's tariff policies and ongoing federal budget uncertainties. After a historic rally on April 9, 2025, driven by Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs for
Domestic Affairs
Introduction On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries while escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. This policy reversal triggered one of the most dramatic stock market rallies in modern history, with major indices posting their largest single-day gains
Domestic Affairs
Global Affairs
Domestic Affairs
Introduction On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump implemented sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports, raising duties to an unprecedented 104%. This escalation marks a critical juncture in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, which has already destabilized global markets and strained bilateral relations. In response, China announced retaliatory
Global Affairs
Introduction On April 9, 2025, North Korea conducted its third ballistic missile test of the month, launching a missile into the Sea of Japan. This latest provocation underscores Pyongyang’s growing assertiveness amid deepening military ties with Russia and China. The test has heightened regional tensions, drawing condemnation from South
Global Affairs
Introduction Despite mounting resource constraints from its protracted war in Ukraine, Russia has intensified efforts to bolster its military presence in the Pacific, prioritizing nuclear submarine capabilities to assert itself as an Indo-Pacific power. This strategic pivot underscores Moscow’s ambition to counterbalance U.S. influence, secure energy-rich Arctic routes,
Global Affairs
Introduction The Trump administration has unveiled a bold strategy to transform the energy landscape in the Caribbean by positioning Guyana and Suriname as key oil suppliers, aiming to reduce the region's reliance on Venezuela. This initiative marks a significant shift in U.S. influence over regional energy markets,
Global Affairs
Introduction The Middle East faces a pivotal moment as the United States and Iran prepare for nuclear negotiations this weekend, with President Donald Trump announcing "direct talks" while Tehran insists discussions will remain indirect and mediated by Oman. This diplomatic maneuver follows months of heightened military posturing, including