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Iran government intensifies repression of its citizens with a frightening approach similar to North Korea’s.

Iran government intensifies repression of its citizens with a frightening approach similar to North Korea's.

The situation in Iran seems to be increasingly inward-looking following a 12-day conflict with Israel. Kadra Arabi, who directs research on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, suggests the country is leaning towards a “North Korean-style model of isolation and control.” “We’re observing a significant domestic isolation that is affecting the lives of Iranians,” Arabi noted in a […]

EUR/USD falls as strong US employment figures support the Fed’s tight approach

EUR/USD falls as strong US employment figures support the Fed's tight approach

US NFP exceeds expectations, pushing EUR/USD below 1.1750. US economy shows stronger job growth in June, while the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach. ECB signals reconsideration of its interest rate cut decision from June. The euro weakened against the US dollar on Thursday following the announcement of employment figures for June in the US. This […]

Wall Street prepares for the new week as extended trade talks approach key deadlines.

Wall Street prepares for the new week as extended trade talks approach key deadlines.

The countdown to significant trade deadlines is intensifying, and investors are finding themselves in prolonged negotiations as stocks linger around their previous highs. The 90-day postponement on “mutual” tariffs that President Trump implemented is set to conclude on Tuesday. Additionally, the deadline for the U.S. and the European Union to finalize a contract—aimed at avoiding […]

The Peace in Vietnam, Metternich, and Trump’s Trade Approach

The Peace in Vietnam, Metternich, and Trump's Trade Approach

Trade Wars? Not Quite—Trump’s Tariffs Might Be Over Some critics claimed that tariffs would spark a trade war. Ironically, it seems Donald Trump has brought one to a close instead. On Monday, the White House shared news of a trade deal with Vietnam: the U.S. will impose a 20% tariff on certain imports, while Vietnam […]

Trump is achieving successes and changing the approach to diplomacy.

Trump is achieving successes and changing the approach to diplomacy.

Trump’s Unconventional Diplomatic Strategy The U.S. president known for his unique diplomatic style is apparently on the verge of achieving a notable diplomatic success. Recently, Donald Trump reached an agreement with NATO that sets a 5% defense spending target and has backed Canada by enforcing a digital service tax on American tech firms. This all […]

Democrats Struggle to Approach Trump’s Popular Policy

Democrats Struggle to Approach Trump's Popular Policy

Democrats Face Challenges in Immigration Debate with New Facility The launch of “Alligator Alcatraz” has put the spotlight back on the immigration debate, and Democrats need to tread carefully. Recent polls indicate that a slight majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, although immigration remains one of his key strengths. For instance, […]

Justice Jackson’s approach in district court conflicts with Supreme Court standards

Justice Jackson's approach in district court conflicts with Supreme Court standards

Recently, there’s been a lot of discussion regarding the ongoing tension among Supreme Court justices, particularly highlighted in the case Trump v. Kasa, Inc. This case involves injunctions that challenge the concept of birthright citizenship. As I noted in a post on X, Justice Barrett authored the majority opinion, which indicates that Chief Justice Roberts […]