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global-politics-and-policy1 month ago

U.S. escalates strikes on Iran as diplomacy stalls

The United States carried out a fresh round of strikes against Iran, targeting coastal defense systems and cruise-missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, in a five-day campaign aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to threaten shipping. The action follows the collapse of peace talks and remarks from President Trump suggesting the ceasefire is over, while oil prices rise and Congress was formally notified of resumed hostilities.

via Politico|
#global-politics-and-policy#iran#military-strikes
global-politics-and-policy4 months ago

Open Campaigns: The New Global Playbook of Election Interference

POLITICO Magazine traces a shift from covert Cold War meddling to openly coordinated campaigns, arguing that foreign election interference now often plays out in public—from Trump endorsing foreign leaders to White House and Kremlin-backed efforts in Hungary and beyond—suggesting this public approach may become the norm as publics grow more accepting of external influence.

via Politico|
#foreign-election-interference#global-politics-and-policy#russia
global-politics-and-policy4 months ago

Iran War Strains U.S. Influence in Bahrain, Azerbaijan and Indonesia, Leaked Cables Warn

Leaked State Department cables show the Iran war weakening U.S. credibility and ties in Bahrain, Azerbaijan, and Indonesia as pro‑Iran narratives spread online; officials warn weak U.S. messaging and limited public diplomacy risk eroding trust and urge more agile social‑media engagement to counter Tehran’s influence.

via Politico|
#global-politics-and-policy#indonesia#iran-war
global-politics-and-policy4 months ago

Memo reveals Venezuela weighed Iranian missiles in 2020

A January 2020 Venezuelan Defense Ministry memo obtained by POLITICO shows Caracas planned to purchase a ballistic missile system from Iran for more than $400 million, detailing funds routed through state-owned companies and missiles to be operated from Venezuelan naval platforms; the plan progressed further than previously known but was blocked under U.S. pressure and ultimately did not result in weapons delivery, with analysts debating how extensive the Iran–Venezuela ties actually were.

via Politico|
#defense-ministry#global-politics-and-policy#iran