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US’s Support for Democracy and Its Impact on Africa, the Balkans, and the Caribbean
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, the UN General Assembly called on the US to end its economic embargo on Cuba for the 32nd year. The 193-member General Assembly voted 187-2 in favor of ending the embargo, with only Israel and the US opposing the resolution and one nation abstaining. Former President John F. Kennedy initially implemented the embargo in February 1962 in response to actions by the Cuban government.
Rhetoric and a Lack of Respect: How Trump’s Campaign Risks Alienating Latino Voters
At a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Oct. 27, a speaker's racially insensitive joke about Puerto Rico made national headlines and sparked backlash. The twist? The speaker was not Trump.
North Korean Troops Join Russian Forces: What Does This Mean for the United States?
In October 2024, North Korea sent troops to Russia to aid its war efforts against Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the conflict has attracted substantial international attention, with the US emerging as one of Ukraine’s primary supporters. The involvement of North Korean troops could signal a major shift in Moscow’s strategy in the war.
Indian Official Charged in Connection with New York Sikh Assassination Plot
Vikash Yadav, a self-identified “senior field officer” in the Indian government, was indicted by the US Attorney's Office on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, implicating him in the foiled murder plot of US citizen Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an attorney and vocal Sikh advocate, earlier this year.
US-ASEAN Relations Grow as Tensions Rise in the South China Sea
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attended the biannual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from Oct. 6 to 11, 2024, to discuss US foreign policy.
The 2024 Presidential Election and Uncertainty Regarding Ukraine
Biden’s choice not to run for re-election has cast uncertainty over US involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Due to the uncertainty, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has decided to meet with both candidates for the US presidency: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
“Zombie” Storm Hurricane John Demonstrates Potential Climate Change Impacts as it Continues to Ravage Mexico
The death toll in Mexico from Hurricane John continues to rise. Initially labeled a Category Three storm, John made landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast on Monday, Sept. 23 at approximately 9:15 pm CST.
Vice President Harris Handles Migration Issues, Border Security, and Campaign Criticism in Visit to the Border
With less than two months until the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to the Arizona border near Nogales on Sept. 27, 2024.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Addresses Growing Frustrations with His Leadership
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” during his trip to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. Following a brief discussion about what differentiates Canada from the United States, host Stephen Colbert questioned Trudeau about growing dissent over his leadership.
Biden’s Quad Summit: The United States’ Subtle Strategy to Counter China’s Indo-Pacific Influence
In the final months of his presidency and his decades of public service, President Joe Biden gathered the leaders of Japan, Australia, and India for a Quad summit in Delaware on Sept. 20, 2024.
The US Prepares to Send New Aid to Ukraine as Concerns Over How to Defeat Putin Grow
As the war in Ukraine drags on, many look to the United States for a clear strategy to defeat Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a recent press interaction, President Joe Biden said his message to President Putin is to “stop.” This vague statement underscores the West’s uncertainty about how to curb Putin’s escalating aggression.
Biden Moves to Fund Amazon Restoration Alongside Brazil
President Joe Biden pledged on Thursday to devote $500 million towards the Amazon Fund.
Main Takeaways of Leaked US Intelligence Documents
Numerous classified U.S. military documents covering intelligence assessments of various foreign governments have been leaked online over the course of the past few months.
Biden Set to Visit Ireland
United States President Joseph Biden is set to visit Ireland April 11, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Fire at US-Mexico Border Fuels Tensions Over Border Migration Crisis
A massive fire erupted last week on the US-Mexico border that took the lives of 38 individuals and injured dozens of others.
World Reacts to Trump Indictment
On Thursday March 30, former President Donald J. Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan regarding hush-money funds given to adult film star Stormy Daniels while Trump campaigned for President in 2015 and 2016.
US Senate Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorization
In a 66-30 vote, the United States Senate recently voted to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force for Iraq.
US State Department Blasts New West Bank Law, US-Israeli Relations Sour
In a rare critical statement, the Biden administration has strongly condemned a new Israeli law passed by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
Taiwanese President’s Arrival on US Soil Raises Concerns of Potential Chinese Backlash
President Tsai Ing-wen confirmed that she plans to make an unofficial visit to the United States while traveling to Central America.
United States and Russia Tussle Over Downed Drone
On March 12, an American MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed into the Black Sea after an apparent confrontation with Russian Air Force jets.