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- U.S. Domestic Politics
Title: Donald Trump’s actions stir election concerns in the lead-up to US midterms
Description: The article examines political tensions surrounding upcoming U.S. midterm elections, focusing on election integrity debates, Trump’s rhetoric, and concerns about democratic institutions ahead of the first major vote since his return to office.
Link:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/donald-trumps-actions-stir-election-concerns-in-the-lead-up-to-us-midterms
U.S.–China Relations (Trade / Strategic Competition)
Title: China assessing US Supreme Court tariff ruling
Description: Beijing evaluates Washington’s court decision striking down major Trump tariffs, warning trade confrontation harms both economies while reshaping global supply chains and negotiations between the two powers.
Link:
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-is-making-full-assessment-us-supreme-court-tariff-ruling-commerce-ministry-2026-02-23/
U.S.–Taiwan Affairs
Title: Taiwan seeks to preserve favorable terms in US trade arrangements
Description: Taipei works to safeguard trade advantages and economic cooperation with Washington amid evolving U.S. tariff policy and strategic economic alignment.
Link:
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602230014
- U.S.–Russia–Ukraine War
Title: The Ukraine war in numbers: People, territory, money
Description: A data-driven analysis of the war’s fourth year detailing battlefield losses, territorial control, economic costs, and Western military assistance shaping U.S. strategy toward Russia.
Link:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/the-ukraine-war-in-numbers-people-territory-money
- U.S.–Israel–Gaza
Title: Trump’s “Board of Peace”: Aggrandizing theatre and the impunity of genocide
Description: The article analyzes U.S. diplomatic positioning and political narratives surrounding Gaza, discussing Washington’s policy stance and international criticism amid continuing conflict.
Link:
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260223-trumps-board-of-peace-aggrandizing-theatre-and-the-impunity-of-genocide/
- U.S.–Iran Affairs
Title: Iran rules out interim deal in US talks, keeps military on alert during diplomacy
Description: Tehran rejects temporary nuclear arrangements while negotiations continue, maintaining military readiness as tensions with Washington remain high.
Link:
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202602236044
U.S.–Central Asia Relations
Title: Trump’s Board of Peace and Central Asia
Description: Analysis of Washington’s growing diplomatic engagement in Central Asia, focusing on geopolitical competition, regional security architecture, and strategic outreach toward Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Link:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/international-affairs/trumps-board-of-peace-and-central-asia-101771843133718.html
- U.S.–Japan Affairs
Title: US, Japanese troops begin island-defense drills to prevent ‘war before it happens’
Description: American and Japanese forces launch joint military exercises aimed at strengthening deterrence and rapid-response capabilities amid rising Indo-Pacific security tensions.
Link:
https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2026-02-23/iron-fist-island-defense-exercise-japan-20849446.html
- U.S.–India Relations
Title: India gains leverage in US trade talks after court verdict
Description: India reassesses trade negotiations with Washington after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated key tariffs, potentially improving New Delhi’s bargaining position.
Link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-23/india-gains-leverage-in-us-trade-talks-after-court-verdict
European Union & NATO / Russia Policy
Title: EU diplomats scramble to overcome Hungary’s threat to derail new sanctions on Russia
Description: European Union leaders struggle to maintain unity over sanctions and Ukraine aid as internal disagreements threaten coordinated NATO-aligned policy toward Russia.
Link:
https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/world/article/eu-diplomats-scramble-to-overcome-hungary-s-21813009.php