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How does the Beijing-Moscow-Tehran Axis interpret Maduro’s ouster?
The January 3, 2026 extraction of Nicolás Maduro by US forces marks one of the most dramatic American interventions in Latin America since the end of the Cold War. For the first time in a generation, a sitting Western Hemisphere leader aligned closely with America’s adversaries was captured and extradited to face prosecution in the United States.
The Blogs: How Do America’s Adversaries View Maduro’s Arrest?
The January 3, 2026 extraction of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces marks one of the most dramatic American interventions in Latin America in decades. For the first time since the Cold War, a sitting Western Hemisphere leader aligned with America’s adversaries was apprehended and extradited to face prosecution in the United States. The move not only signals a shift in Washington’s approach to the region but also raises important questions about how global rivals interpret American power.
Deterrence and concessions required in Ukraine-Russia peace talks
As the Ukraine-Russia peace talks continue, what sort of concessions will Kyiv be forced to make? And how can Zelensky protect his country amid Trump’s insistence that the war come to a close after ending US financial support? Kyiv’s emphasis must be on hard power military deterrence measures to dissuade a future Russian invasion of its territory. Zelensky cannot negotiate an agreement that does not provide Ukraine with the lethal aid and security guarantees it requires.
The Blogs: Washington’s Ukraine-Russia Peace Plan Needs Rebalancing
Will Trump be the president to lose Ukraine or will he take the steps necessary to ensure its autonomy going forward? This increasingly appears to be the question facing the White House as talks are underway on the 28-point peace plan — largely supporting Moscow’s terms– negotiated in Miami by Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The Blogs: US-Saudi Summit: Hurdles Remain, Yet Diplomatic Progress is Possible
As President Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince to the White House this week, what will both leaders hope to achieve? President Trump will seek progress on Saudi Arabia establishing diplomatic relations with Israel (via the Abraham Accords) and finalizing the $600 billion of Saudi investment pledges in the US.
The Blogs: For Japan’s New PM, Helping Trump on Industrial Policy, Burden Sharing Is Vital
The stakes are high for the first official meeting between Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi – – the country’s first female to hold the office – – and President Trump today in Tokyo. Key to the meeting will be for Prime Minister Takaichi to establish a good relationship with Mr. Trump and to finalize the $500 billion in Japanese investment in the U.S. as stipulated in a trade deal that lowers Trump’s tariffs on the country to 15%.
Polls, power, and the Pacific
President Trump’s second term is already colliding with voter concerns over the economy, immigration, and tariffs. As his approval ratings falter, domestic political forces may reshape US policy in the Indo-Pacific. At the Trump Administration’s six-month mark, voters are growing uneasy.
The President’s decision: will Trump assist Israel with dismantling Iran’s nuclear program?
As the Israel-Iran war approaches its sixth day, President Donald Trump may hold the key to whether the Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions are dismantled or endure. Another unanswered question is if Mr Trump will back Israeli efforts to overthrow the regime in Tehran. President Trump has long vowed that the Islamic Republic will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
The Blogs: Trump’s Choice: Will The President Help Israel Dismantle Iran’s Nuclear Program?
As the Israel-Iran war approaches its sixth day, President Donald Trump may hold the key to whether the Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions are dismantled or endure. Another unanswered question is if Mr. Trump will back Israeli efforts to overthrow the regime in Tehran. President Trump has long vowed that the Islamic Republic will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
The Blogs: What Are The Geopolitical Effects of Tariffs, and How To Proceed?
As countries send delegations to the White House in efforts to lower President Trump’s punishing tariffs, what will be the geopolitical effects of America’s new mercantilism? And how will foreign leaders change their methods of handling relations with a protectionist U.S? Mr. Trump’s belief that the international scene needs the Untied States more than America needs the global community is correct for the time being.
The Blogs: What value is NATO to American taxpayers?
As he seeks to end the war in Ukraine and reorient America’s military commitments, US President Donald Trump has expressed a desire for allies to bear more of the cost for their own security and has questioned the utility of NATO. Amid Mr. Trump’s drive to narrowly define US interests and pursue an America First agenda, it bears asking: What use and value is NATO to the United States? NATO is a force multiplier.
How to secure America’s Pacific and European allies during Trump 2.0
President Trump’s intentions to strike a peace deal in Ukraine without security guarantees for Kyiv and his possible relinquishing of America’s role as supreme allied commander of Nato have sparked concern among allies. US partners are wondering if Washington is abandoning its 80+ year global military commitments and many are asking what measures they need to take to secure themselves.
The Blogs: Trump-Ishiba Meeting: What To Expect and What Should Ishiba Do?
After failing to secure a meeting with then President-elect Trump in November, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba how has his audience with the new president at the White House. The summit will be the introductory meeting between the two men and President Trump’s first meeting with an Asian leader in his second term.
Dear Next U.S. President: Fighting Autocracy is a Vital American Interest
The 2024 U.S. presidential election takes place during a pivotal time of increased cooperation among the world’s most formidable regimes of repression (Russia, China, Iran and North Korea) which are bent on overturning the Washington-led rules-based order. As voters in the democratic world increasingly skew towards isolationism and protectionism, leaders in the West must lay out a clear vision on why fighting autocracy is key to our prosperity and safety.
Opinion: Trust fundamental to leadership in any organization
Are there gaps in trust among leaders and those who report to them? While trust is fundamental to humans, recent studies suggest that it is harder to build and maintain in organizations today than ever before. Amid this reality, executives are obligated to find ways to address this severe challenge. You could argue that society depends upon it. According to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, workers are generally less likely to trust their employers and institutions.
Opinion: Nagasaki Mayor’s Immoral Decision Debases Memory of Innocent Japanese, Israelis
The snub to the Israeli ambassador endangers decades of work on relations between Israel, the Jewish people, and Japan In his decision not to invite the Israeli ambassador to Japan to the yearly ceremony commemorating the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki debased the memory of countless innocent victims.
Commentary: What China’s two sessions tells us about where Xi Jinping is headed
CLAREMONT, California: China’s annual meetings of political elite and lawmakers in March are highly orchestrated - an opportunity for Beijing to project a strong, confident face, amid the challenges facing its economy and society. With power increasingly centralised in the hands of President Xi Jinping, everything that is said - and not said - at the two sessions can tell the rest of the world more about the direction he takes China. This year’s meetings already broke with tradition.
There will be consequences for American isolationism
Has the Republican Party’s isolationism caused American allies to doubt Washington’s commitment to safeguarding the global order that it put in place after the second world war? Have former President Trump’s comments about not protecting certain Nato member states, along with Congressional Republicans’ delay in approving Ukraine aid damaged trust in America’s willingness to defend liberty and democracy? Increasingly, the evidence points to ‘yes’ on all counts.
Gaza conflict could derail Biden
How are American voters making sense of Israel’s war against Hamas and what should they know about the Jewish State’s objectives? Put simply, there is over support for Israel’s operations in Gaza as the US Congress debates President Biden’s aid package request. The rancour has spread beyond the unrest seen at university campus protests and has reached levels within the Democrat Party that threaten to disrupt President Biden’s 2024 political coalition.
As Israel Fights Hamas, What Should American Voters Know? - Ted Gover
How are American voters making sense of Israel’s war against Hamas and what should they know about the Jewish State’s objectives? Put simply, there is growing division in the Democrat Party over support for Israel’s operations in Gaza as the US Congress debates President Biden’s aid package request. The rancor has spread beyond the unrest seen at university campus protests and has reached levels within the Democrat Party that threaten to disrupt President Biden’s 2024 political coalition.
What could come next in Israel’s war against Hamas?
While there have been several wars between Israel and its enemies over the years, the latest Hamas attack on Israel is of a different nature given the massacring and kidnapping of Israeli civilians who could not defend themselves. The number of Israelis killed has risen to over 1,000, wounded to 2,500+ and an estimated 150 Israelis and citizens of other countries have been abducted. For perspective, on October 7 Israel lost more people in one day than in the entire Six-Day War of 1967.
What Could Come Next in Israel’s War Against Hamas?
While there have been several wars between Israel and its enemies over the years, the latest Hamas attack on Israel is of a different nature given the massacring and kidnapping of Israeli civilians who could not defend themselves. The number of Israelis killed has risen to over 1,000, wounded to 2,500+ and an estimated 150 Israelis and citizens of other countries have been abducted. For perspective, on October 7 Israel lost more people in one day than in the entire Six-Day War of 1967.
G20 and our evolving ties with India
The recently completed G20 summit in New Delhi brought with it some noteworthy developments. As an organisation, the G20 is becoming more inclusive of the Global South’s interests as it expanded its membership to include the African Union, a 55-member geo-political grouping covering the entirety of the African continent and its 1.3 billion people.
The Evolving US-India Relationship & Key Takeaways From G20 Summit in India
The recently completed G20 summit in New Delhi brought with it some noteworthy developments. As an organization, the G20 is becoming more inclusive of the Global South’s interests as it expanded its membership to include the African Union, a 55-member geo-political grouping covering the entirety of the African continent and its 1.3 billion people.
Washington reaches out to the Pacific Islands
The Biden administration’s latest engagement of the Pacific – most recently with visits to Tonga, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Australia – is welcome and needed. At a critical time, it builds upon other mechanisms and agreements such as Partners in the Blue Pacific and AUKUS to boost allied economic, diplomatic, and security ties to the region.
Washington’s Outreach To Pacific Islands Is Overdue and Necessary - Ted Gover
The Biden administration’s latest engagement of the Pacific – – most recently with visits to Tonga, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia – – is welcome and needed. At a critical time, it builds upon other mechanisms and agreements such as Partners in the Blue Pacific and AUKUS to boost allied economic, diplomatic and security ties to the region.
Hiroshima G7 Summit Demonstrated Progress on Stronger Russia, China Policies - Ted Gover
On May 21 leaders of the world’s most wealthy democracies completed the G7 summit in Hiroshima while welcoming surprise guest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine and Xi Jinping’s economic coercion practices were the primary topics discussed at the meeting. While divisions remain on ways to push back against China’s tactics, the G7 demonstrated alignment on a tough Russia policy and firm backing of Ukraine.
Securing the Indo-Pacific: improved South Korea-Japan ties are a big deal
South Korea-Japan relations appear to be improving, heralding a promising development for the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific. The latest sign of this promising trend is Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s May 7-8 visit to Seoul, the first official visit by a Japanese leader to South Korea in over 12 years.
Improving South Korea-Japan Ties are a Big Deal. Here’s Why. - Ted Gover
South Korea-Japan relations appear to be improving, heralding a promising development for the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific. The latest sign of this promising trend is Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s May 7-8 visit to Seoul, the first official visit by a Japanese leader to South Korea in over 12 years.
Commentary: Yoon celebrates US alliance in Washington visit - but jury’s out if all in South Korea agree
Commentary Securing defence commitments from the US was important for South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol, but time will tell if they address growing concerns among South Koreans about partnering with Washington, says Ted Gover of Claremont Graduate University.
Biden needs to reassure South Korea
This week, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is visiting Washington to mark the 70th anniversary of the US-South Korea security alliance. It is the first state visit by a South Korean leader since 2011. The Biden administration is keen to strengthen ties with its stalwart ally which plays an important role in counterbalancing China’s rising influence and North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.
What does Xi Jinping’s recent diplomacy flurry tell us?
Since declaring a decisive victory over the Covid pandemic in February, Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged in an active diplomacy drive, visiting Putin in Moscow as well as hosting various dignitaries in China. Part of this outreach has been to sign needed trade agreements and to secure reliable access to energy, food, and raw materials. Another objective of Xi’s diplomacy has been to challenge the US-led global order and push back against attempts to isolate it on the global stage.
The Xi-Putin Moscow Summit: did we learn anything?
Xi’s recent three-day visit with Putin in Moscow brought with it several takeaways. China and Russia are deepening their relationship on multiple levels – security, economics, energy, politics, science, technology, manufacturing, space, and health, to name a few. This means that US policymakers do not have the luxury of separating the threats of China and Russia due to both men’s ‘no limits’ friendship.
Kishida Seeks To Strengthen Security Ties, Boost Poll Numbers in G7 Nations Tour - Ted Gover
At present Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is closing out his January 9-14 tour of G7-member partners Italy, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Formerly Japan’s longest serving Foreign Minister, diplomacy – – not domestic politics – – is Mr. Kishida’s strength. The primary reason for Mr. Kishida’s five-nation trip is to prepare for the May, 2023 G7 summit that Japan will host in his home constituency of Hiroshima.
Challenges Await Brazil’s Lula After Political Comeback
Two decades after first becoming president, on 1 January 76-year old left-wing icon Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in for the third time as president of Brazil. The ceremony in Brasilia was the culmination of a remarkable political comeback after Lula won a close run-off election against incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro, returning to power after a 12-year hiatus during which time he served a year and a half in jail on corruption charges.
Kishida Seeks To Strengthen Security Ties, Boost Poll Numbers in G7 Nations Tour
At present Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is closing out his January 9-14 tour of G7-member partners Italy, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Formerly Japan’s longest serving Foreign Minister, diplomacy – – not domestic politics – – is Mr. Kishida’s strength. The primary reason for Mr. Kishida’s five-nation trip is to prepare for the May, 2023 G7 summit that Japan will host in his home constituency of Hiroshima.
Zero COVID Unrest in China:How Will Things Unfold?
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What Can Biden & Xi Accomplish at APEC?
It’s good that Biden and Xi are making efforts to talk again, despite limited hopes for a breakthrough when the leaders meet today at the APEC summit in San Francisco. Although expectations are low as to what can be accomplished during such a fraught time between the two countries, it is a positive sign that the Biden-Xi meeting is taking place at all.
Commentary: Even as Taiwan boosts defence spending, its security may depend on how the budget is spent
Without question, the Bill’s symbolic measures make for good domestic politics in the US. After all, China is one of the rare topics of bipartisan agreement in Washington these days. Yet, the Bill’s playing with symbols risks crossing Beijing’s red lines. Given that Xi has so publicly staked an important part of his legacy on reunifying Taiwan and bringing it under the Chinese Communist Party’s control, Washington should not underestimate the lengths he will go to for taking back the island state.
America must learn more about Indian boarding school injustices Original
In late July, Pope Francis made headlines by visiting Canada where he apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in abusing Indigenous children in residential schools. The United States has its own residential schools tragedy that Americans need to know about. On May 11, the U.S. Department of the Interior released the initial volume of its investigative report on federal Indian boarding schools.
Commentary: After Pelosi’s Taiwan visit, how should the US and China move forward?
Commentary China’s major military drills around Taiwan provide Xi Jinping with the opportunity to distract people from the many problems that have arisen from his misguided policies, says Ted Gover. 11 Aug 2022 06:04AM (Updated: 11 Aug 2022 06:04AM) CLAREMONT, California: Much has been said about US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan worsening already tense US-China relations.
Yes, Speaker Pelosi Must Visit Taiwan -- Yet as a Lame Duck
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Upper House Victories Will Allow Kishida to Pursue Constitutional Revision and Other Agenda Items - Australian Institute of International Affairs
As Japan goes to the polls on 10 July, the ruling coalition looks set for a decisive victory. Such a result would pave the way for Kishida Fumio to implement his policies, and perhaps even set the stage for amending Japan’s Constitution.
Washington’s Outreach To Pacific Islands Is Overdue and Necessary
Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Report this post. The Biden administration’s latest engagement of the Pacific – – most recently with visits to Tonga, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia – – is welcome and needed.
To Defend Itself, Ukraine Must Emulate Israel - Australian Institute of International Affairs
For decades, Israel has educated the American people on its security needs through regular outreach to the U.S. Congress and successive administrations. Now, as US public support wanes, Kyiv should adopt a similar strategy. As Volodymyr Zelensky’s courageous defence against Putin’s war of aggression enters its fourth month, American public support for Ukraine remains high.
Biden Must Educate The American People on Why Ukraine Matters To America
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Biden Must Educate The American People on Why Ukraine Matters To America - Ted Gover
As Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues with cluster bomb attacks on civilian targets and preparations to bombard Kyiv, U.S. President Joe Biden faces ever lower job approval ratings with a majority of Americans saying his first year in office has been a failure, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
Ukraine Crisis: The West Must Not Give Up Hard-Earned Gains of the Cold War
As announcements of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine pour in, Russia continues to amass 130,000 forces near Ukraine’s border and conduct live fire naval exercises along the entirety of Ukraine’s southern coast. Amid these heightened tensions, the U.S. and NATO must continue to demonstrate resolve in the face of Putin’s sustained pressure campaign.
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