By Global Affairs Desk Published: October 26, 2026 Main Facts For years, the cornerstone of Donald Trump’s regional foreign policy relied on a calculated retreat from traditional multilateral alliances, pivoting instead toward the consolidation of a Western Hemisphere stronghold. While Washington’s broader international interventions often faced steep diplomatic resistance and…
LONDON/LOS ANGELES — As President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes bilateral talks in Washington this week, global policymakers are casting a nervous eye toward the intersection of geopolitics and emerging technology. While apocalyptic warnings concerning artificial intelligence—frequently dominated by cinematic scenarios of rogue, self-aware superintelligence…
This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. While Washington State has long garnered international acclaim for its bold Cabernet Sauvignon and sophisticated Bordeaux-style blends, a more nuanced narrative is unfolding in the state’s high-desert vineyards. Syrah, often…
