Syria’s interim president lands in Saudi Arabia on first trip

Shifting Alliances: What Syria’s Trip to Saudi Arabia Means Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, made a significant diplomatic move by traveling to Riyadh as his first international visit, signaling a potential pivot away from Iran. The trip, featuring prominent meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, could be an effort to reshape Assad’s regional … Read more

In the early going, Trump 2.0 approach on foreign policy is to talk loudly and carry a big stick

The Resurgence of Big Stick Diplomacy As former President Donald Trump returns to the White House, observers are witnessing a revival of the “big stick” diplomacy approach. This tactic, characterized by a combination of strong rhetoric and economic coercion, aims to assert U.S. dominance and resolve international disputes aggressively. Trump’s recent threats to impose tariffs … Read more