
Why did TikTok’s first week under American ownership go so wrong?
Only a week ago, TikTok landed on American soil with its newfound status as an “American-owned” company. Since then, the video-sharing app has been struggling

Only a week ago, TikTok landed on American soil with its newfound status as an “American-owned” company. Since then, the video-sharing app has been struggling

If Europeans needed yet another reminder of President Donald Trump’s disdain for traditional alliances, his scornful tone toward Europe at the World Economic Forum in

For decades, one of the Kremlin’s core strategic objectives has been to drive a lasting wedge between the United States and Europe. Weakening transatlantic cohesion

President Donald Trump framed the recent US strikes on Venezuela as a law-and-order mission: combating drugs, stopping gangs, and arresting the indicted strongman Nicolás Maduro.

After the dramatic removal of Venezuela’s embattled leader, President Donald Trump appears to be searching for his next prize in what critics increasingly describe as

During the weekend, a bizarre claim was posted on social media by the President of the United States, stating that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had

The United States’ sudden move to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has opened a new and dangerous chapter in US foreign policy, one that carries

President Donald Trump indicated on Saturday that American companies will be invited to invest billions of dollars into Venezuela’s collapsed oil industry as the United

The Trump administration’s renewed stance on immigration in 2025 has sent waves through the international education landscape. With sweeping changes to student visa rules, particularly

Germans have witnessed a severe, comprehensive attack on the three pillars of the bilateral relationship with the United States—trade, security, and shared values—during the first

Between President Donald Trump‘s conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 12 and the public embarrassment of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on February 28,

The Monday Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele was a sickening spectacle. Both men, having been elected to preside over nominally democratic

Considering the dizzying speed of President Trump’s announcements and executive actions orders, it’s no surprise that the shocks of yesterday are constantly overshadowed by those

Middle Ireland is deeply offended by the US president because, on St Patrick’s Day, when the world typically turns green, Donald Trump’s official visitor at

President Donald Trump promises to reshape Washington’s foreign policy. The first term of President Trump is notable for the disruption of alliances, challenges to international

In their recent essay published in The Economist, former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and historian Niall Ferguson delve into the intricate landscape of

In early September, officials from the US, the EU, and the UK visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a broader effort with

Introduction: Saudi Arabia’s strategy of utilizing international sports to bolster its soft power and influence has come under scrutiny as the Senate Permanent Subcommittee

The Eastern Mediterranean region has become a hotbed of contention as countries vie for control over the vast energy resources beneath its waters. The

Today, the world saw an accession ceremony that drew the attention of the international community as a whole. With the raising of their national flag,

Introduction Twenty years have passed since the United States led a coalition of countries to invade Iraq in 2003. The primary objective of the invasion

The United States Senate has recently confirmed the appointment of Michael Ratney as the new US ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Ratney is a veteran diplomat

Introduction The Syrian crisis has been ongoing since 2011, resulting in one of the worst humanitarian disasters of our time. Millions of people have been

In early February, the United States downed a large suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, causing widespread media attention and political controversy. While subsequent investigations revealed

Saudi Arabia’s assertive foreign policy has been a key factor in the country’s increasing influence in the Middle East in recent years. While Saudi

The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has always been complex and challenging, and recent developments have only added to the tension. One

On the 15th and 16th of March, the Russian capital, Moscow, will be hosting a crucial meeting on the future of Syria. The meeting will

The recent announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore diplomatic ties through the involvement of China could have a significant impact on

On March 7, 2023, China’s foreign minister criticized the United States for its “distorted” attitude towards China and warned that “conflict and confrontation” will follow

Beware of the dangers of religious and ethnic stigmatization By Reckya Madougou, Misserété February 26, 2023 Reckya Madougou Born 30 April 1974 Reckya Madougou, is

This week on MESSAGE TRAFFIC we discuss the unique relationship between the UAE and the US governments. This recording was taken from our webinar which

The United States State Department promises us that “the Biden-Harris Administration is dedicated to putting human rights and democratic ideals at the forefront of our

This week on MESSAGE TRAFFIC is the first part of a two part series analyzing the roots of the current crisis in Russia. This recording

This week on MESSAGE TRAFFIC Principal Director Justin Russell interviews Jacqueline Charles, journalist from the Miami Herald. We discuss current issues surrounding Haiti. Jacqueline Charles

In this episode of MESSAGE TRAFFIC, NYCFPA Principal Director Justin Russell interviews visiting assistant professor in the department of political science at Siena College, Dr.

In this episode of MESSAGE TRAFFIC, NYCFPA Principal Director Justin Russell interviews former U.S. Ambassador/ Charge d’Affaires to Australia (and long-time career foreign service officer),

Teslas are sexy. Electrified Ford F-150s are sexy. Lithium extraction and lithium-based battery supply chains—are not sexy. While mineral mining may be a dull policy area, it undergirds the flashier aspects of climate policy and clean

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to puzzle governments worldwide and members of the international press who support their struggle. After the May 15th destruction of a

In many ways, Big Oil is having a bad year so far in 2021. In January, a new American administration took office and rejoined the Paris

By Isabella Gabriele In a recent NYCFPA analysis of United States’ sanctions against Iran, the motives and results of economic sanctions on countries enacted by

Abstract War has not changed. Since the beginning of human conflict warfare has retained principles that have transcended human history. Understanding conflict we must understand

Even at the risk of life and citizenship, the same demands for human rights and government reform are today called on by the Bahraini activists.

UPDATE: FBK recently called on Russian people to protest against lawlessness of authority on Apr 21st. “There are circumstances in which you need to act

Burma (Myanmar) is in a state of violent uncertainty as protesters and the junta compete for Burma’s future that will either be a nod to

On Thursday, April 1st at 1:45pm the New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs (NYCFPA) held a webinar via Zoom on US foreign policy entitled, “Ideological Dilemma:

Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, is suffering from bad health in a prison camp. On March 31st, he launched a hunger strike due to the

The new President Biden’s administration’s foreign policy is set to work. Judging by a few confirmation hearings at Congress, public statements, and several anonymous comments,

On Thursday, March 25th at 1pm the New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs (NYCFPA) held a webinar via Zoom on US foreign policy regarding the Arctic region.

For many years the European market was a stumbling block for Russia and the United States (US). From the US standpoint, dependency on Russian natural

On February 1st, 2021, Burma’s military leaders seized power from the civilian-led government in a coup, plunging the Southeast Asian nation into a political crisis

Only a week ago, TikTok landed on American soil with its newfound status as an “American-owned” company. Since then, the video-sharing app has been struggling

If Europeans needed yet another reminder of President Donald Trump’s disdain for traditional alliances, his scornful tone toward Europe at the World Economic Forum in

For decades, one of the Kremlin’s core strategic objectives has been to drive a lasting wedge between the United States and Europe. Weakening transatlantic cohesion

President Donald Trump framed the recent US strikes on Venezuela as a law-and-order mission: combating drugs, stopping gangs, and arresting the indicted strongman Nicolás Maduro.

After the dramatic removal of Venezuela’s embattled leader, President Donald Trump appears to be searching for his next prize in what critics increasingly describe as

During the weekend, a bizarre claim was posted on social media by the President of the United States, stating that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had

The United States’ sudden move to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has opened a new and dangerous chapter in US foreign policy, one that carries

President Donald Trump indicated on Saturday that American companies will be invited to invest billions of dollars into Venezuela’s collapsed oil industry as the United

The Trump administration’s renewed stance on immigration in 2025 has sent waves through the international education landscape. With sweeping changes to student visa rules, particularly

Germans have witnessed a severe, comprehensive attack on the three pillars of the bilateral relationship with the United States—trade, security, and shared values—during the first

Between President Donald Trump‘s conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 12 and the public embarrassment of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on February 28,

The Monday Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele was a sickening spectacle. Both men, having been elected to preside over nominally democratic

Considering the dizzying speed of President Trump’s announcements and executive actions orders, it’s no surprise that the shocks of yesterday are constantly overshadowed by those

Middle Ireland is deeply offended by the US president because, on St Patrick’s Day, when the world typically turns green, Donald Trump’s official visitor at

President Donald Trump promises to reshape Washington’s foreign policy. The first term of President Trump is notable for the disruption of alliances, challenges to international

In their recent essay published in The Economist, former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and historian Niall Ferguson delve into the intricate landscape of

In early September, officials from the US, the EU, and the UK visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a broader effort with

Introduction: Saudi Arabia’s strategy of utilizing international sports to bolster its soft power and influence has come under scrutiny as the Senate Permanent Subcommittee

The Eastern Mediterranean region has become a hotbed of contention as countries vie for control over the vast energy resources beneath its waters. The

Today, the world saw an accession ceremony that drew the attention of the international community as a whole. With the raising of their national flag,

Introduction Twenty years have passed since the United States led a coalition of countries to invade Iraq in 2003. The primary objective of the invasion

The United States Senate has recently confirmed the appointment of Michael Ratney as the new US ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Ratney is a veteran diplomat

Introduction The Syrian crisis has been ongoing since 2011, resulting in one of the worst humanitarian disasters of our time. Millions of people have been

In early February, the United States downed a large suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, causing widespread media attention and political controversy. While subsequent investigations revealed

Saudi Arabia’s assertive foreign policy has been a key factor in the country’s increasing influence in the Middle East in recent years. While Saudi

The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has always been complex and challenging, and recent developments have only added to the tension. One

On the 15th and 16th of March, the Russian capital, Moscow, will be hosting a crucial meeting on the future of Syria. The meeting will

The recent announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore diplomatic ties through the involvement of China could have a significant impact on

On March 7, 2023, China’s foreign minister criticized the United States for its “distorted” attitude towards China and warned that “conflict and confrontation” will follow

Beware of the dangers of religious and ethnic stigmatization By Reckya Madougou, Misserété February 26, 2023 Reckya Madougou Born 30 April 1974 Reckya Madougou, is

This week on MESSAGE TRAFFIC we discuss the unique relationship between the UAE and the US governments. This recording was taken from our webinar which

The United States State Department promises us that “the Biden-Harris Administration is dedicated to putting human rights and democratic ideals at the forefront of our

This week on MESSAGE TRAFFIC is the first part of a two part series analyzing the roots of the current crisis in Russia. This recording

This week on MESSAGE TRAFFIC Principal Director Justin Russell interviews Jacqueline Charles, journalist from the Miami Herald. We discuss current issues surrounding Haiti. Jacqueline Charles

In this episode of MESSAGE TRAFFIC, NYCFPA Principal Director Justin Russell interviews visiting assistant professor in the department of political science at Siena College, Dr.

In this episode of MESSAGE TRAFFIC, NYCFPA Principal Director Justin Russell interviews former U.S. Ambassador/ Charge d’Affaires to Australia (and long-time career foreign service officer),

Teslas are sexy. Electrified Ford F-150s are sexy. Lithium extraction and lithium-based battery supply chains—are not sexy. While mineral mining may be a dull policy area, it undergirds the flashier aspects of climate policy and clean

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to puzzle governments worldwide and members of the international press who support their struggle. After the May 15th destruction of a

In many ways, Big Oil is having a bad year so far in 2021. In January, a new American administration took office and rejoined the Paris

By Isabella Gabriele In a recent NYCFPA analysis of United States’ sanctions against Iran, the motives and results of economic sanctions on countries enacted by

Abstract War has not changed. Since the beginning of human conflict warfare has retained principles that have transcended human history. Understanding conflict we must understand

Even at the risk of life and citizenship, the same demands for human rights and government reform are today called on by the Bahraini activists.

UPDATE: FBK recently called on Russian people to protest against lawlessness of authority on Apr 21st. “There are circumstances in which you need to act

Burma (Myanmar) is in a state of violent uncertainty as protesters and the junta compete for Burma’s future that will either be a nod to

On Thursday, April 1st at 1:45pm the New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs (NYCFPA) held a webinar via Zoom on US foreign policy entitled, “Ideological Dilemma:

Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, is suffering from bad health in a prison camp. On March 31st, he launched a hunger strike due to the

The new President Biden’s administration’s foreign policy is set to work. Judging by a few confirmation hearings at Congress, public statements, and several anonymous comments,

On Thursday, March 25th at 1pm the New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs (NYCFPA) held a webinar via Zoom on US foreign policy regarding the Arctic region.

For many years the European market was a stumbling block for Russia and the United States (US). From the US standpoint, dependency on Russian natural

On February 1st, 2021, Burma’s military leaders seized power from the civilian-led government in a coup, plunging the Southeast Asian nation into a political crisis
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