America’s New Caucasus Blueprint: Diplomacy, Trade, and Transit

America’s New Caucasus Blueprint: Diplomacy, Trade, and Transit

For much of the past decade, the South Caucasus occupied a secondary tier in American foreign policy. Overshadowed by the Middle East, Indo-Pacific competition, and the war in Ukraine, the region often appeared reactive rather than strategic in Washington’s calculations. Yet by 2026, that posture has shifted. The South Caucasus is once again on the […]

Tariffs as Foreign Policy: How Trump Trade Tactics Became the New Diplomatic Weapon

Tariffs as Foreign Policy: How Trump Trade Tactics Became the New Diplomatic Weapon

Diplomacy, once driven by summits and state dinners, is now increasingly defined by spreadsheets and customs forms. As tariffs become central to U.S. diplomacy under Trump 2025–2026 trade tactics strategy, explore how economic pressure has replaced traditional negotiation — reshaping global alliances, trade flows, and foreign policy itself. Since early 2025, the White House has […]