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Council on Foreign Relations Explores Future of American Strategy in Western Hemisphere Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

Council on Foreign Relations Explores Future of American Strategy in Western Hemisphere Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is examining the future of American strategy in the Western Hemisphere, recognizing a growing bipartisan consensus that the region should no longer be an afterthought in U.S. foreign policy. Historically, Washington's approach has been anchored in managing domestic threats such as migration, drugs, and crime. However, the CFR's 'Future of American Strategy Initiative' suggests a broader view is necessary, emphasizing opportunities in trade, economic growth, energy, supply chain security, and technology cooperation. This re-evaluation comes as the United States is perceived to be losing economic and technological ground to China within the region, despite maintaining preeminent military power. Six leading experts were commissioned by the CFR to contribute essays exploring what comes next for American strategy in the Western Hemisphere, aiming to reverse current trends and consolidate the regional base of American power. The CFR, an independent and nonpartisan organizat...
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Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver

Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver

Voters have sent a strong election-year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority to repair the U.S. economy damaged by inflation
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Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

(Adds dropped word in paragraph 12) By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Building on a months-long naval blockade on Iran, the US military said on Saturday it is launching a task force to help crack down on Tehran's movement of advanced weapons and other sanctioned material over its land
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Democrats plan to push clean energy to lower bills and challenge Trump’s fossil fuel agenda

Democrats plan to push clean energy to lower bills and challenge Trump’s fossil fuel agenda

Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January
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Germany's Rearmament Efforts Highlight Critical Mineral Dependency, Offering Warning for U.S. Strategy

Germany's Rearmament Efforts Highlight Critical Mineral Dependency, Offering Warning for U.S. Strategy

Germany is currently engaged in a significant rearmament effort, aiming to restore military capabilities that have been neglected for decades while simultaneously preserving the industrial economy necessary to support these endeavors. A key challenge identified in this process is Germany's near 100 percent import dependence for metal ores and concentrates essential for armaments production, as reported in a 2024 parliamentary response. This reliance stems from the almost complete absence of domestic primary metal mining. While recycling contributes to German metal production, it does not eliminate the need for imported raw materials. The country also faces high energy costs, with electricity prices for energy-intensive industries in the European Union averaging more than twice American levels in 2025, impacting international competitiveness. This situation underscores the complexities of rebuilding military strength within existing economic and regulatory frameworks, particularly concerning critical materi...
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US FAA administrator to testify on $12.5 billion air traffic overhaul

US FAA administrator to testify on $12.5 billion air traffic overhaul

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will testify next week before a House of Representatives panel on the ongoing $12.5 billion effort to modernize the aging US air traffic control system, congressional aides said on Friday.
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Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Democrats are planning to unleash a flood of new legislation targeting artificial intelligence systems and data-center development when they take control of the US Congress in January, lawmakers, congressional aides and advocates said.
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The Kremlin hopes the US election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine

The Kremlin hopes the US election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine

The Republicans’ defeat in the U.S. midterm elections was watched closely in Russia, where some observers are predicting it could herald more support for Ukraine when the Democrats take over Congress in January
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Top US House Democrat on trade issues committed to reversing 'unjustified' tariffs

Top US House Democrat on trade issues committed to reversing 'unjustified' tariffs

WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - US Representative Richard Neal, the Democrat who is expected to regain the chairmanship of the tax- and trade-focused House Ways and Means Committee, said on Friday that he is committed to reversing President Donald Trump's "unjustified" tariffs and "backroom deals" on
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Copper Prices Decline Amid Democratic Congressional Sweep and Reduced Tariff Speculation

Copper Prices Decline Amid Democratic Congressional Sweep and Reduced Tariff Speculation

Copper Prices Decline Amid Democratic Congressional Sweep and Reduced Tariff Speculation
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Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow
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Largest US Muslim advocacy group suspends Florida operations over 'terrorist' designation law

Largest US Muslim advocacy group suspends Florida operations over 'terrorist' designation law

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Muslim advocacy group Council on American-Islamic Relations has suspended operations in Florida after the enforcement of a law that gave state officials power to designate groups ‌as "terrorist organizations," state officials and CAIR said.