Trump on Arms Sales
…is also trying to change the bureaucratic process surrounding arms sales to foreign governments. Reportedly, the Trump administration is considering replacing foreign military financing (FMF) grants with loans. The Trump…
The Delusional Lure of Iran’s ‘Anti-Hegemonic’ Front
…front is more delusion than reality. Today, the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy appears guided by three interconnected assumptions: first, a rupture from a recent past in which, according to the…
Sunjoy Joshi: The View from India
…or whatever even has been the larger worldview within the Indian foreign policy domain across many decades, you need to understand something about, where does India come from as a…
South Korea’s Formal Membership in the Quad Plus: A Bridge Too Far?
…not pressured him to take a tougher stance on Taiwan. Moreover, as a whole, despite the overwhelming US fixation on China in its foreign policy, the Moon-Biden meeting did not mention…
Red Cell: The Fallacy of Perpetual US Primacy
…are skeptical of foreign meddling for other ends, which can lead to overreach. Many advocates of perpetual U.S. primacy dismiss such concerns. They see failed foreign adventurism as stemming less…
The Heat: The Impact of Donald Trump on US Foreign Policy
Donald Trump delivered his foreign policy address – covering everything from the Middle East to China and Russia to NATO’s influence. His “America first” philosophy is shorthand for what Trump’s…
Recognizing Reality: A Case for Nationalizing the US Arms Industry
…government. The remaining 8% derived primarily from direct commercial sales, in which contractors transfer weapons directly to foreign buyers with the approval of the State Department. Congress provides foreign governments…
Iran’s Dilemma in Dealing With A New Trump Administration
…it as a looming threat to Iran’s foreign policy, governance, and future prospects. The key question for Iran is whether Trump will intensify the maximum pressure campaign of sanctions as…