Allies and partners are now pushed not only to align strategically and spend more on their own security, but also to accept the economic and political terms of “America First.”
Mobilising forces under the Insurrection Act to quell protests against ICE would significantly escalate Donald Trump’s campaign to assert military power at home.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.
US currently maintains 19 facilities across the region, with at least 8 reported to be permanent, across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria & UAE.
General CQ Brown Jr was appointed by Biden administration as 2nd black chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff. The broader shake-up in Pentagon is spearheaded by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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