Category Archives: United States Foreign Policy

French and U.S. Presidents are Divided on Ukraine

Posted on February 25, 2025 by briansandberg

The Presidents of France and the United States are sharply divided on the Russian-Ukrainian War. The future of Ukraine and the European Union seems to hang in the balance. “President Trump and President Emmanuel Macron of France put on a … Continue reading →

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Three Years of War in Ukraine

Posted on February 24, 2025 by briansandberg

Today, we are remembering the Russian invasion of Ukraine and marking the third anniversary of the start of the current Russian – Ukrainian War. The war began with a major Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 that sought to … Continue reading →

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Tuning Out Trump is Dangerous

Posted on February 23, 2025 by briansandberg

“Many who had hoped to tune out Trump this time realize they don’t have that luxury. It’s far more dangerous now,” writes political analyst and columnist Maureen Dowd. News fatigue is a real problem when democratic institutions are under assault. … Continue reading →

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Europe in Trumplandia

Posted on February 22, 2025 by briansandberg

Europeans are in shock after the recent Munich Security Conference, an annual meeting of European diplomats and international security officials in Germany. Academic colleagues and friends across Europe have been contacting me to ask what exactly the Trump administration is … Continue reading →

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Trump Sells out Ukraine and Destroys US Alliances

Posted on February 21, 2025 by briansandberg

President Trump shocked the world this week by falsely blaming Ukraine for starting the current Russian-Ukrainian War. The New York Times reports: “In comments that stunned America’s allies in Europe and angered Ukraine’s government, President Trump on Tuesday appeared to … Continue reading →

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Militarizing Immigration Policy Enforcement

Posted on February 21, 2025 by briansandberg

The Trump administration is seeking to militarize immigration policy enforcement and undermine civil-military relations in the United States. “The Trump administration is ramping up plans to detain undocumented immigrants at military sites across the United States, a significant expansion of … Continue reading →

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U.S. Diplomats Lose Access to News and Information

Posted on February 19, 2025 by briansandberg

The foreign policy of the United States is being seriously harmed by the Trump administration’s political imperatives and vendettas. In the latest move, the State Department is banning access for diplomats and staff to fundamental news and information sources. “The … Continue reading →

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On Kleptocracy and Imperialism

Posted on February 16, 2025 by briansandberg

The Trump administration is now promoting a foreign policy based on kleptocracy and imperialism. The Washington Post reports that “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a Trump administration request this week that Kyiv hand over 50 percent of its rare-earth mineral … Continue reading →

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National Security Scholars Defend USAID

Posted on February 15, 2025 by briansandberg

Professors of National Security and Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin have published a letter defending USAID and warning that dismantling the agency would damage U.S. national security. The following letter was sent to the Texas Congressional … Continue reading →

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Army Heritage Center Foundation Grants

Posted on April 19, 2023 by briansandberg

The Army Heritage Center Foundation (AHCF) offers research grants to graduate students adn researchers who are working on military history. Graduate students pursuing research on civil conflict, violence studies, and war and society may be interested in applying for a … Continue reading →

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