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1. Trump Confirms the CIA is Conducting Covert Operations Inside Venezuela

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 11h

Trump Confirms the CIA is Conducting Covert Operations Inside Venezuela, U.S. Treasury Arranging Fresh $20bn in Debt Market Support for Argentina, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 1d

U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says Argentina Bailout Depends on Milei’s Party Winning Elections, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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The Iran Challenge Is Big. The Solution Must Be Bigger.

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 2d

In today’s #MustRead, Ernest Moniz argues that with Iran’s nuclear deal dead, the U.S. should seize the moment to lead a bold regional plan—a shared Gulf “nuclear condominium” that curbs proliferation while advancing energy, security, and prosperity. ⬇️

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A regional nuclear condominium can bring security and prosperity to all sides of the Gulf.

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1. For Israel, Hamas and Trump’s Peace Plan, Now Comes the Hard Part

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 2d

For Israel, Hamas and Trump’s Peace Plan, Now Comes the Hard Part, Major Media Outlets Rebuff New Pentagon Press Policy, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 6d

In today’s #MustRead, Anne Applebaum highlights Venezuela’s “anthropological change” as María Corina Machado builds a democratic movement under repression — and now, her Nobel Peace Prize win amplifies her struggle as a beacon of resistance. ⬇️

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Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 6d

Israeli Cabinet Approves Agreement to Stop the War in Gaza, Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Wins the Nobel Peace Prize, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Israeli Cabinet Approves Agreement to Stop the War in Gaza

1. Israel and Hamas Will Exchange Hostages and Prisoners After Agreeing to a Pause in the War in Gaza

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 7d

Israel and Hamas Will Exchange Hostages and Prisoners After Agreeing to a Pause in the War in Gaza, Bipartisan Measure to Restrict Trump’s War Powers Fails in Senate, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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Opinion | I’m the Foreign Minister of Poland. This Is How to Negotiate With Putin.

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 7d

In today’s #MustRead, Radosław Sikorski argues that Putin’s drone strikes into NATO airspace prove Russia seeks escalation, not peace—and says America must lead with strength, not appeasement, to bring Russia to the table.

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Europe Should Support U.S. Democracy

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 8d

In today’s #MustRead, Amanda Sloat & Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook warn that Europe can’t ignore U.S. democratic backsliding. They urge EU leaders to defend democratic values, support civil society, and prepare for a more authoritarian America. ⬇️

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EU leaders still aren’t alarmed enough about democratic decline across the Atlantic.

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1. Donald Trump’s Tariffs to Cut Into Global Goods Trade in 2026, Says WTO

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 8d

Donald Trump’s Tariffs to Cut Into Global Goods Trade in 2026, Says WTO, U.S. Security Guarantee for Qatar Sparks Jealousy and Confusion, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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A Defining Choice for Israel

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 9d

In today’s #MustRead, Yair Lapid says Israel stands at a crossroads: after two years of war and isolation, it must replace Netanyahu’s extremist government, end the Gaza conflict, and rebuild its democracy and global partnerships.

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After two years of growing isolation and endless war, an alternative future is possible.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 9d

Gaza Peace Talks Enter Second Day on Two-Year Anniversary of the Beginning of the War, Trump Calls Off Diplomatic Outreach to Venezuela, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Gaza Peace Talks Enter Second Day on Two-Year Anniversary of the Beginning of the War

Why President Trump should put off the new nuclear arms race for one more year

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 10d

In today’s #MustRead, Jon B. Wolfsthal argues that Trump should take Putin’s offer to extend New START for one year—avoiding an arms race, preserving nuclear limits, and buying time for real diplomacy.

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Extending the New START nuclear arms control treaty by a year, even informally, would be a security and diplomatic win for the United States.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 10d

Daily News Brief: Gaza Peace Talks Are Set to Take Place in Egypt, Japan Gears up for ‘Takaichi Trade’ as First Female Leader Prepares for Power ⬇️
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1. Gaza Peace Talks Are Set to Take Place in Egypt

Secure, Competitive, Global - RMI

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 13d

In today’s #MustRead, RMI lays out a new U.S. energy playbook: balance security & sustainability, reform finance, and compete with China abroad by turning innovation into global influence. ⬇️

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A playbook for US energy policy and financing to secure supply chains, boost competitiveness, and power global growth with abundant energy.

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1. U.S. in ‘Armed Conflict’ with Drug Cartels, Trump Tells Congress

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 13d

Daily News Brief: U.S. in ‘Armed Conflict’ with Drug Cartels, Trump Tells Congress, Trump Making Plans to Send Billions in Cash Bailouts to Farmers with Taxpayer Money ⬇️
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The U.S. Should Not Bail Out Argentina

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 14d

In today’s #MustRead, Rohit Chopra argues the U.S. shouldn’t bail out Argentina’s failing economy—or President Javier Milei. A bailout would enrich speculators, hurt U.S. farmers, and misuse taxpayer funds. ⬇️

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Why is the Trump administration intent on rescuing a failed foreign leader?

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 14d

Daily News Brief: U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence For Missile Strikes Deep Inside Russia, How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Impact Washington’s Foreign Policy ⬇️
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1. U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence For Missile Strikes Deep Inside Russia

Opinion | Trump and Hegseth’s backward-facing message to the generals

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 15d

In today’s #MustRead, David Ignatius warns Trump & Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth are obsessed with culture wars and old-school toughness, while ignoring AI, drones, and tech innovation that will shape future battlefields.

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A preoccupation with “woke” culture and “enemies” won’t prepare the military for the high-tech demands of 21st-century war.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 15d

Trump Calls For Using U.S. Cities as a ‘Training Ground’ For Military in Unusual Speech to Generals, U.S. Government Shuts Down as Lawmakers Fail to Reach Deal, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Trump Calls For Using U.S. Cities as a ‘Training Ground’ For Military in Unusual Speech to Generals

1. Trump and Netanyahu Say They’ve Agreed on a Plan to End the Gaza War. Hamas is Now Reviewing It

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 16d

Trump and Netanyahu Say They’ve Agreed on a Plan to End the Gaza War. Hamas is Now Reviewing It, Top Trump Aides Push for Ousting Maduro From Power in Venezuela, and more in today's Daily News Brief:
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U.S. Democratic Backsliding in Comparative Perspective

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 17d

In today’s #MustRead, McKenzie Carrier & Thomas Carothers warn U.S. democracy is sliding fast—echoing Hungary & India. Trump’s return has fueled attacks on checks, rights & civil society, raising alarms about how far backsliding could go. ⬇️

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The erosion of U.S. democracy under President Donald Trump shares many features with other prominent cases of democratic backsliding. Yet a close comparative look highlights important distinctive elem...

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1. U.S. Preparing Options for Military Strikes on Drug Targets Inside Venezuela, Sources Say

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 17d

U.S. Preparing Options for Military Strikes on Drug Targets Inside Venezuela, Sources Say, Netanyahu and Trump are Set to Meet as Pressure Mounts to End War in Gaza, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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Opinion | We Served in the Biden Admin. It's Time to Impose Conditions on Aid to Israel.

Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 20d

In today’s #MustRead, Jon Finer & Phil Gordon argue the U.S. must condition military aid to Israel: Hamas is weakened, Gaza’s humanitarian toll is catastrophic, and unconditional support only fuels endless war.

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The United States should distance itself morally and materially from the slaughter in Gaza.

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