Domestic Affairs
Introduction In a sweeping move with far-reaching implications for the American economy, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division have initiated a comprehensive review of federal regulations deemed to be anticompetitive. This initiative, announced on May 5, 2025, is a direct response to President
Domestic Affairs
On the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025, President Donald Trump jolted the global entertainment industry and financial markets by announcing a sweeping 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. Framed as a measure to “save a dying Hollywood” and protect national security, the announcement immediately sent
Domestic Affairs
President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, unveiled on May 2, 2025, marks a significant shift in federal spending priorities, emphasizing a robust increase in defense and homeland security funding while proposing steep cuts to a broad range of non-defense discretionary programs. This budget, often described as a
Global Affairs
Germany’s parliament has recently approved a landmark constitutional amendment that fundamentally alters the country’s fiscal framework to allow a dramatic increase in military spending. This decision marks a seismic shift in Germany’s post-World War II defense policy and reflects a broader European effort to enhance collective security
Global Affairs
Colombia and Peru, two of Latin America’s most consequential nations, are grappling with intersecting crises that threaten regional stability. In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro’s ambitious “Total Peace” policy has faltered amid resurgent violence between armed groups, while Peru faces a devastating crime wave and authoritarian governance under President
Global Affairs
The Asia-Pacific region faces a critical juncture as tensions between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir reach their most dangerous levels in decades. A deadly terrorist attack in April 2025 ignited a chain of military, diplomatic, and economic retaliations between the nuclear-armed neighbors, with both nations mobilizing
Global Affairs
Global Affairs
Introduction On April 30, 2025, after months of contentious negotiations, the United States and Ukraine signed a landmark minerals agreement in Washington, D.C. This deal grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine’s vast but largely untapped reserves of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, lithium, titanium, and
Global Affairs
Introduction Russia’s engagement in Africa has intensified dramatically in recent years, marked by a strategic blend of military deployments, economic investments, and diplomatic overtures. As of 2025, Moscow is advancing plans to establish a naval base in Sudan, expand its network of embassies, and deepen security partnerships with authoritarian
Domestic Affairs
Introduction Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of President Donald Trump, is spearheading a sweeping bipartisan effort to impose new, severe sanctions on Russia and to levy unprecedented tariffs on any country that continues to buy Russian oil, gas, or uranium. As Trump struggles to fulfill his campaign
Economy
Introduction General Motors (GM), the largest U.S. automaker, is bracing for a potential $5 billion hit from tariffs in 2025, prompting the company to slash its profit outlook and suspend share buybacks. The tariff exposure-driven by President Trump’s sweeping 25% duties on imported vehicles and auto parts-has forced
Domestic Affairs
Introduction President Donald Trump is set to remove National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, following weeks of mounting controversy over Waltz’s mishandling of sensitive information in an unsecured Signal group chat. The incident, which involved the inadvertent inclusion of a journalist in a discussion of classified military operations, has rocked