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Aisha Nwosu
Aisha Nwosu
International Affairs Correspondent

Aisha reports on foreign policy, geopolitics, and the global forces shaping American interests abroad.

823 articles published

Bipartisan Group Demands Explanation for Sanctioned Russian Officials' Capitol Visit
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Bipartisan Group Demands Explanation for Sanctioned Russian Officials' Capitol Visit
A bipartisan coalition of House members is pressing the Biden administration for details on how sanctioned Russian lawma
At Saudi Forum, Trump Claims Victory Over Iran, Signals Cuba as Potential Target
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At Saudi Forum, Trump Claims Victory Over Iran, Signals Cuba as Potential Target
President Trump addressed a Saudi-led business forum in Miami, declaring Iran defeated and suggesting Cuba could be his
Houthis Issue Direct Threat to Intervene in Iran Conflict if U.S., Israel Cross 'Red Lines'
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Houthis Issue Direct Threat to Intervene in Iran Conflict if U.S., Israel Cross 'Red Lines'
The Houthi movement in Yemen has declared it will militarily intervene in the Iran conflict if the U.S., Israel, or regi
Bannon Warns CPAC of Expanding Iran Conflict, Potential Ground Invasion at Kharg Island
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Bannon Warns CPAC of Expanding Iran Conflict, Potential Ground Invasion at Kharg Island
At CPAC, Steve Bannon warned the U.S. may be at the start of a war with Iran that could involve American troops fighting
Iran Vows Retaliation After Israeli Strikes Hit Key Infrastructure, Defying U.S. Pause
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Iran Vows Retaliation After Israeli Strikes Hit Key Infrastructure, Defying U.S. Pause
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has pledged a forceful response to Israeli strikes on critical infrastructure, a
Trump Addresses Saudi-Led Investment Forum in Miami, Reinforcing Strategic Partnership
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Trump Addresses Saudi-Led Investment Forum in Miami, Reinforcing Strategic Partnership
Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Saudi Arabian Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami, undersco
Rubio Warns G7 of Potential Iranian Toll System in Strait of Hormuz Post-Conflict
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Rubio Warns G7 of Potential Iranian Toll System in Strait of Hormuz Post-Conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned European allies that Iran could establish an illegal tolling system in the Strait
Israel Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Vows to Block Weapons Program
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Israel Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Vows to Block Weapons Program
Israeli military strikes targeted two Iranian nuclear facilities on Friday, with the IDF stating it will not allow Tehra
Bipartisan Coalition Demands Trump Reimpose Sanctions on Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik
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Bipartisan Coalition Demands Trump Reimpose Sanctions on Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik
A bipartisan coalition of senators and representatives is pressing the Trump administration to reimpose sanctions on for
Iran Imposes Travel Ban on National Sports Teams Competing in 'Hostile' Nations
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Iran Imposes Travel Ban on National Sports Teams Competing in 'Hostile' Nations
Iran has banned its national and club sports teams from competing in countries it considers hostile, citing an inability
Analysts Urge Shift in U.S. Visa Policy to Isolate Iranian Regime, Not Its People
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Analysts Urge Shift in U.S. Visa Policy to Isolate Iranian Regime, Not Its People
AEI scholars argue broad U.S. visa restrictions on Iranians counterproductively alienate potential allies, suggesting ta
Former Navy Secretary Braithwaite: U.S. Naval Power Could Secure Hormuz, But Political Will Lacking
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Former Navy Secretary Braithwaite: U.S. Naval Power Could Secure Hormuz, But Political Will Lacking
Former U.S. Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite expressed confidence in the Navy's ability to secure the Strait of Hormuz
Historical Grievances and Security Fears Fuel Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict
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Historical Grievances and Security Fears Fuel Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict
The current Middle East war is driven by deep-seated historical memory and national insecurity, with Iran's sense of iso
Former IDF General Warns Israel's Force-First Strategy Fuels Perpetual Conflict
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Former IDF General Warns Israel's Force-First Strategy Fuels Perpetual Conflict
A senior retired Israeli military commander contends that pursuing absolute security through overwhelming force is count
Iran Gains Strategic Upper Hand as Trump's Military Campaign Falters
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Iran Gains Strategic Upper Hand as Trump's Military Campaign Falters
The Trump administration's military engagement with Iran has backfired strategically, leaving Tehran in control of criti
Gaetz Warns Trump Against Iran Ground Invasion, Citing Economic and Security Risks
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Gaetz Warns Trump Against Iran Ground Invasion, Citing Economic and Security Risks
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz warned that a U.S. ground invasion of Iran would harm the nation economically and strategically,
Israel Vows Escalation Against Iran as Trump Extends Pause on Energy Infrastructure Strikes
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Israel Vows Escalation Against Iran as Trump Extends Pause on Energy Infrastructure Strikes
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that military actions against Iran will intensify, coming just after Presi
Beyond Hormuz: The Global Economy's Hidden Chokepoints Define 2026 Strategic Competition
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Beyond Hormuz: The Global Economy's Hidden Chokepoints Define 2026 Strategic Competition
The strategic landscape is defined not by a single geographic chokepoint like the Strait of Hormuz, but by a proliferati