The tense clash in opinions over Bagram has left Central Asian countries, Afghanistan’s northern neighbors, in a complex position. The five states initially hinted at opposition to Trump’s efforts, shown in a joint statement of the Moscow Format of Consultations on Afghanistan.
Yet the real challenge facing Kinmen isn’t military—it’s a matter of political economy. Administratively tied to Taiwan, Kinmen illustrates the complex dynamics of geopolitical influence and economic integration.
Almost four years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, and more than a decade after Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the U.S. is faced with a dilemma. On the one hand is the urge to continue to support Ukraine diplomatically and militarily. On the other is the push to stop a war that neither side can win.
Late last week, without public fanfare, the Trump administration released its long-awaitedNational Security Strategy. Since then, the particulars of that document (colloquially known as the NSS) have gradually filtered into the public consciousness – and the Beltway foreign policy debate. They're worth examining, because they amount to a radical re-conception of U.S. foreign policy, and a foreshadowing of big changes to come.