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21 results for “alliance politics”
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
Kennedy Center-linked Trump branding fight and House GOP defections on an Iran-related vote reveal messaging and policy rifts in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
Pentagon told to reduce joint drills seen as costly and hostile to North Korea, signaling a turn toward cost-sharing and economic ties with Seoul.
- 7 min
- North Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
The Constitution at a standstill: From the Politics Desk
Politics Desk: Iran war fallout slows Capitol Hill action on budgets, force protection, and energy security as markets brace for prolonged risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran looks to ramp up economic alliance with BRICS nations as war with U.S. drags on
Tehran signals plans to enter the BRICS NDB, aiming to ease sanction pressure and expand financing options as tensions with Washington persist.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Todd Blanche’s rocky road: From the Politics Desk
From Tehran, rising scrutiny meets Blanche’s AG path and a volatile Iran war, with fast swings driven by leadership signals and alliance pressures.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk
Oil surged July 23 as Iran tensions rose and Congress advanced rival war and sanctions measures, boosting supply risk and market volatility.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S.-Israel: Iran deal upsets the alliance
Netanyahu rebukes reported U.S.–Iran understanding, straining ties as both sides test red lines on security, sanctions, and regional coordination.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary carries 2020 echoes: From the Politics Desk
Analysis from Washington: Michigan’s Democratic primary mirrors 2020, spotlighting ideological and generational splits, coalition-building, and turnout.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
A historical feud threatens a key wartime alliance for Ukraine
Warsaw links memorial and justice demands to current support, risking friction in arms transit, grain routes, and refugee logistics via Poland.
- 7 min
- Poland
Military / WarThe Veil
The End of the U.S.-Israel Alliance
Policy coordination intensifies as war planning vs. Iran meets rising risks, domestic costs, and watchful allies; markets and security on alert.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
NYT panel debates whether Graham Platner is a ‘dirtbag’ or Democrats’ answer to Trump-era politics
Washington panel weighs whether Platner’s hard-edged Senate bid is savvy post‑Trump strategy or alienating persona politics with 2026 stakes.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
NATO ally Poland warns Russia, Belarus pushing illegal migrants toward alliance — and the US
Warsaw alleges engineered migrant flows, cyberattacks, and drone incursions from Belarus, warning spillover risks for NATO allies and the US.
- 7 min
- Poland
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s China trips ends with more questions than answers: From the Politics Desk
High-profile meetings yielded few specifics, leaving open questions on trade, tech access, security, and potential follow-up talks.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
For Democratic veterans making midterm pitches, the Iran war is personal: From the Politics Desk
Military-service Democrats spotlight opposition to the two-month Iran war, blending security credentials with anti-escalation appeals ahead of primaries.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
The Iran war collides with Mamdani's message on high costs: From the Politics Desk
Kristen Welker previews an interview with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the economic, political, and civil liberties costs of the expanding Iran war.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
Looming votes, briefings, and retaliation windows may steer escalation or restraint in Iran as markets and security posture react fast.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's unique role in the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
Reports of discreet Ukrainian assistance to Iran conflict raise pressure inside NATO and could reshape Kyiv’s standing amid alliance caution.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
World TradeBehind The Veil
Trump Refuses To Negotiate, Malaysia's Bold Move And More: This Week In Politics
Trump’s firm Iran stance stirs Hill debate; Malaysia nixes U.S. trade plan; Warren probes Amazon’s Melania doc spend—shaping a volatile policy week.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump Demands Susan Rice's Removal, Macron Responds On Leaked Texts, Tariffs And More: This Week In Politics - General Motors (NYSE:GM)
President Trump made headlines with a demand for Netflix to fire a board member and announced a tariff hike.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Fox Nation explores how Reagan and John Paul II’s unlikely alliance helped topple the Iron Curtain
Reagan and Pope John Paul II forged an alliance to bring down the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, using diplomacy and faith to challenge Soviet rule.
- 6 min
- Poland