US Troops in Europe and the Middle East are There to Provoke China More Than Russia or Iran

US Troops in Europe and the Middle East are There to Provoke China More Than Russia or Iran

While the US troops on the borders of Russia and Iran are generally considered intimidation/provocation tactics aimed at Moscow and Tehran, the broader reality is that America intends to use its troops as speed-bumps in China’s New Silk Road. NATO’s recent land and sea exercises in eastern and southern Europe as well as the Black…

Behind Trump’s Trip to Poland

Behind Trump’s Trip to Poland

Perhaps the most overlooked part of President Donald Trump’s trip to Europe last week was his 18-hour visit to Poland as the guest of political ally and fellow nationalist, President Andrzej Duda. I interviewed Ronald Cox, a professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University, about the significance of Trump’s decision…

Geostrategic Insights into the Joint Polish-Croatian “Three Seas Initiative”

Geostrategic Insights into the Joint Polish-Croatian “Three Seas Initiative”

The joint Polish-Croatian initiative aims to bring together three distinct blocs of countries occupying the strategic space between several of Europe’s seas, which will ultimately work out to the US and China’s benefit while negatively impacting on Russia and the EU. President Trump was just in Poland to participate in this year’s Three Seas Summit,…

Trump in Poland: ‘The West Will Never, Ever Be Broken,’ ‘Our Civilization Will Triumph’

Trump in Poland: ‘The West Will Never, Ever Be Broken,’ ‘Our Civilization Will Triumph’

During his speech in Poland on Thursday, President Trump stood up for “our people” and “our civilization” and vowed that “the West will never, ever be broken.” “Just as Poland cannot be broken, I declare today for the world to hear that the West will never, ever be broken,” Trump said before a packed crowd…