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Trump-Biden Continuity In Foreign Policy Is Normal

Gideon's Substack • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Foreign Policy Iran Afghanistan Russia Israel
  1. America has a slow-moving foreign policy landscape, and changing course is challenging during turbulent times.
  2. Biden's foreign policy shows continuity with Trump's decisions, following precedents and existing consensus.
  3. The Biden administration faced challenges in anticipating events tactically, especially in Afghanistan and Ukraine.

Iran at UN: ISIS would be Europe's neighbor if not for Iran, Syria, Iraq

Geopolitical Economy Report • 59 implied HN points • 23 Sep 21
🌍 World Politics Iran United States Sanctions Global relations
  1. Iranian President Raisi emphasized that US intervention has hindered peace, stability, and democracy, pointing out the impact on regions like Syria and Iraq.
  2. Raisi highlighted the role of Iran, along with Syria and Iraq, in preventing ISIS from becoming a threat to Europe, underscoring the importance of cooperation in combatting extremism.
  3. The speech at the UN shed light on Iran's stance against US military interventions, economic warfare, and sanctions, with Raisi condemning these actions as crimes against humanity.

February 2, 2024

Letters from an American • 10 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Iran Sanctions Middle East Conflict
  1. The U.S. military conducted strikes on multiple targets in Syria and Iraq connected to attacks on U.S. personnel, aiming to degrade capabilities and send a message to stop the attacks.
  2. Targets were selected carefully to avoid civilian casualties, showing a strategic approach to the military action.
  3. The U.S. administration seeks to prevent conflicts with Iran by responding to attacks on U.S. troops, imposing sanctions, and cutting off funding for paramilitary groups.
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Saudi Crown Prince Vows To Acquire Nuclear Weapons

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Nuclear Weapons Iran Middle East United States International relations
  1. Saudi Crown Prince vows to acquire nuclear weapons as a response to potential threats like Iran getting them
  2. The concern is highlighted that obtaining and using nuclear weapons is seen as a declaration of war against the world
  3. Attempts to proliferate nuclear weapons are discouraged due to the catastrophic consequences on humanity