Category: US
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Elon, Trump and Stocks
How is today’s confrontation between Elon Musk and Donald Trump affecting the American stock markets? What’s happening to the shares of Trump’s companies, and what’s happening to the shares of Elon Musk’s companies? I’d like a detailed analysis. Economics 100, Chief Economist: Executive Summary The escalating public feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump…
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US Vetoes Gaza Resolution
The UN Security Council vote on the Gaza ceasefire resolution on June 4, 2025, resulted in 14 votes in favor and 1 against, with the US casting the sole veto. No members abstained. The resolution demanded an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, hostage release, and unhindered aid access. The US vetoed it, insisting the ceasefire be linked…
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Defending Taiwan
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly stated that the United States would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attempt to “conquer” the island. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, 2025, Hegseth warned that the threat from China is real and potentially imminent, emphasizing that any attempt by China…
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Middle East Dynamics
On May 26, The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria paraphrased an old quote on X : ‘The Middle East is like a feast; you’re either on the guest list or on the menu. It’s easy to fall off the guest list, but it’s hard to get off the…
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Ramaphosa’s Visit to Washington
AF-100 Analysis — Ramaphosa in D.C.: Optics of Diplomacy, Substance of Humiliation Stated Reason: President Ramaphosa’s visit was officially framed as a diplomatic engagement to reset relations with the U.S., promote trade, and reaffirm cooperation on regional security and climate goals. Real Reason: This was a controlled political theatre by the Trump administration to reassert ideological dominance,…