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Turning Point in U.S. Strategy: Strikes Signal Trump’s More Interventionist Path

Donald Trump's decision could become the biggest US military campaign since Afghanistan and Iraq. U.S. military strikes carried out under President Donald Trump have underscored a notable shift toward a more interventionist foreign policy approach. While Trump once emphasized limiting America’s overseas entanglements, recent actions reflect a willingness to use force assertively in pursuit of strategic goals. Reports describe these operations as part of a broader pattern in which the administration has intervened more frequently in the political and security affairs of other nations, despite earlier pledges to avoid such involvement.  Analysts note that the strikes—particularly those conducted jointly with allies—represent some of the most consequential decisions of Trump’s presidency. In the case of Iran, for example, large-scale attacks have been described as a major foreign policy gamble, demonstrating the administration’s readiness to project military power while raising conc...
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Global Powers Rally for Lebanon: Aid and Ceasefire Amidst Crisis

 

In a bid to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, world powers convened in Paris to push for urgent aid and a ceasefire. The conference, attended by 70 government delegations and 15 international organizations, aimed to raise at least 500 million euros in humanitarian aid and support Lebanon’s security forces.

Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati emphasized the dire situation, stating, "The storm we are currently witnessing is unlike any other, because it carries the seeds of total destruction, not only for our country, but for all human values as well". The conflict, primarily between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, has resulted in over 2,000 deaths and displaced at least 1.2 million people.

Despite the significant turnout, expectations for concrete progress were low. The U.S., focused on its own diplomatic efforts, sent a low-level delegation, and key regional players like Saudi Arabia were represented by junior ministers. France, leveraging its historical ties with Lebanon, pledged 100 million euros in aid, while Germany committed 96 million euros.

The conference underscored the need to implement the 2006 U.N. Security Council resolution 1701, which calls for southern Lebanon to be free of any troops or weapons other than those of the Lebanese state. However, with ongoing hostilities and a complex geopolitical landscape, achieving a lasting ceasefire remains a formidable challenge.


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