Japan is stepping up where NATO stalls. PM Takaichi backs Hormuz security, hardens U.S. bases with $1.9B in host-nation support, and faces China and North Korea as real threats. While European capitals dodge the 2% defense pledge, Tokyo shares the burden. That is Trump's doctrine in action — and Japan is leading.
King Charles arrived in Washington not with roses, but with the weight of history. The UK–U.S. "special relationship" — forged through world wars, NATO, and intelligence alliances — is being reaffirmed. Even critics admit the visit signals Britain still chooses Washington over Brussels as its primary.
Carney claims "the U.S. has changed," but Canada has long maintained trade barriers hitting 270% on American dairy. President Trump finally confronted Ottawa's protectionist supply-management system, over-quota tariffs and "buy Canadian" rules choking U.S. exports. Real allies don't hide behind 300% walls then demand reciprocity from Washington.
President Trump's leverage strategy puts Iran's mullahs on the clock as their oil network risks collapse from pressure and mismanagement. With only days before infrastructure could break, America First power uses energy, timing and fear of loss to force the regime to recalculate without sending troops into another forever war abroad.
Japan welcomes American oil as Trump's energy strategy reaches the Indo-Pacific, with 910,000 barrels of Texas crude crossing the Panama Canal to Tokyo. This historic shipment signals deeper trust between Pacific allies, weakens hostile regimes, and proves energy dominance can strengthen alliances while securing peace through strength.
Taiwan is conducting major military exercises simulating escorted energy shipments through a potential Chinese blockade, drawing critical lessons from the recent Strait of Hormuz crisis. Meanwhile, Beijing's intimidation forced President Lai Ching-te to postpone his Africa trip after overflight permissions were suddenly revoked.
President Trump abruptly canceled the planned trip of envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner after Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi exited Islamabad without meaningful engagement. Citing Tehran's infighting and a weak offer, Trump signaled phone talks remain possible if Iran gets serious about real peace.
President Trump is exposing the uncomfortable truth behind the US-UK special relationship and NATO's free-riding problem. While America funds 60% of NATO defense, European partners fail to meet basic targets. Trump demands reciprocity over subsidies, restoring alliances built on shared sacrifice, strength, and mutual respect.
President Milei authorized the USS Nimitz and USS Gridley to enter Argentina's waters for PASSEX 2026 joint exercises, marking a bold US-Argentina naval partnership in the South Atlantic. As Milei reaffirms the Falklands are Argentine, UK leaders push back, while a leaked Pentagon email hints at shifts.
President Trump dispatches trusted envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Islamabad for a second round of high-stakes Iran talks, while Vice President JD Vance stays home. The measured approach signals strategic patience as America First diplomacy tests whether Tehran is genuinely serious about de-escalation now.
The Trump administration is reviewing U.S. support for Britain's Falklands claim, using the islands as leverage against NATO allies who failed to back America during the Iran war. A leaked Pentagon memo signals a hard pivot toward reciprocity, ending free rides and demanding real commitment from Europe.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) just dropped a truth bomb on useless, parasitic Europe. “We don’t count on Europe for anything!” He then added: “They need the Strait much more than we do. Stop talking so much, stop holding fancy…
