Donald Trump has officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing almost 70 years of American foreign policy in the Middle East. The world watches with bated breath.
Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel spells trouble for the Middle East, and could very well bury the already precarious situation in further turmoil— just as American citizens could be buried under debt if his new tax plan is put in place.
Donald Trump notoriously has no filter, and this time the victims of his tweets happen to be across the pond. The North Korean missile test is a necessary reality check for the US— coming at a difficult time for American foreign policy, as their Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, might be making an exit.
Zimbabwe's new leader has a murky track record, as does Pervez Musharraf, who seems to be eyeing a return to power. A powerful status quo is also being established in the Middle East, with Bashar al-Assad in Syria being backed by Russia- and an unreliable American foreign policy.
Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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