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President Trump Says ‘Board of Peace’ Secures $5 Billion In Commitments

Feb 18, 2026

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President Trump Says ‘Board of Peace’ Secures $5 Billion In Commitments

President Trump says member nations have pledged $5 billion for Gaza reconstruction, launching a multinational stabilization effort through the new Board of Peace.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Geopolitics

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Emerging Markets Are Splitting Into Two Stories

Feb 2, 2026

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Emerging Markets Are Splitting Into Two Stories

EM performance in early 2026 depends heavily on where — not whether — you’re looking.

Shortlysts
Shortlysts

Geopolitics

How Current Geopolitical Shifts Are Showing Up in Markets

Jan 29, 2026

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How Current Geopolitical Shifts Are Showing Up in Markets

Markets aren’t driven by politics — they’re driven by incentives, flows, and prices.

Shortlysts
Shortlysts

Trump

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Trump Rolls Out $12 Billion Lifeline to Farmers Hit by the Trade War

Dec 10, 2025

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Trump Rolls Out $12 Billion Lifeline to Farmers Hit by the Trade War

Trump’s $12 billion farm rescue aims to steady farmers hurt by lost export markets and falling prices. The program provides relief as trade negotiations continue.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Trump Confronts World Leaders in Defiant UN Address

Sep 26, 2025

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Trump Confronts World Leaders in Defiant UN Address

In a blistering UN speech, Trump rejected global consensus on climate, immigration, and diplomacy, signaling a more unilateral U.S. approach.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Trump and Xi to Meet at APEC Summit, Talks May Shape Future of TikTok, Trade, and U.S.–China Relations

Sep 24, 2025

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Trump and Xi to Meet at APEC Summit, Talks May Shape Future of TikTok, Trade, and U.S.–China Relations

Trump and Xi plan their first in-person meeting since 2019 at the APEC Summit. Trade, TikTok, and global ties are on the table.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Geopolitics

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Madrid Talks Expose Deepening Rift Between US and China Over Trade and Tech

Sep 15, 2025

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Madrid Talks Expose Deepening Rift Between US and China Over Trade and Tech

The United States and China met in Madrid to hash out TikTok, tariffs, and oil. No deals, but real consequences ahead.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Trump Turns Up the Heat: Trade Deals or Tariff War

Jul 7, 2025

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Trump Turns Up the Heat: Trade Deals or Tariff War

Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline pressures nations to quickly strike trade deals or face sweeping economic consequences across industries and markets.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Panama Canal

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Pentagon Pressed on Contingency Plans for Greenland and Panama

Jun 13, 2025

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Pentagon Pressed on Contingency Plans for Greenland and Panama

Pentagon confirms routine contingency plans for Greenland and Panama, sparking political reaction despite no change in military posture.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

China

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Trade Talks Buy Time, But Not Peace: U.S. and China Strike Fragile Deal (1)

Jun 12, 2025

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Trade Talks Buy Time, But Not Peace: U.S. and China Strike Fragile Deal (1)

U.S. and China reach temporary deal on trade tensions, avoiding disaster — but the core conflict remains far from resolved.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Geopolitics

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Iran Rejects U.S. Proposal for a Nuclear Deal

Jun 5, 2025

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Iran Rejects U.S. Proposal for a Nuclear Deal

Iran rejects U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s proposal for a nuclear deal, raising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Trump

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Trump’s 51st State Remark Ignites Alberta Independence Movement

May 26, 2025

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Trump’s 51st State Remark Ignites Alberta Independence Movement

Trump’s '51st state' comment is sparking real momentum in Alberta, where frustration with Ottawa has separatists considering independence — and even alignment with the United States.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

U.S. Politics

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Wall Street’s New War Room

May 22, 2025

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Wall Street’s New War Room

JPMorgan just launched a high-powered geopolitical center to guide big investors through global turmoil – and its ripple effects could quietly shape your everyday life.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Trump’s $200 Billion UAE Deal Could Supercharge American Industry

May 16, 2025

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Trump’s $200 Billion UAE Deal Could Supercharge American Industry

Trump strikes a $200 billion deal with the UAE, boosting U.S. jobs, manufacturing, and tech in a bold push to reshape global economic power.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Tehran, Tension, and the Price at the Pump: How U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Could Hit Home

Apr 22, 2025

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Tehran, Tension, and the Price at the Pump: How U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Could Hit Home

Trump’s renewed nuclear talks with Iran could defuse tensions—or spark conflict. The outcome may hit Americans through gas prices, security, and global stability.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

China

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From Silk Roads to Silicon Wars

Apr 17, 2025

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From Silk Roads to Silicon Wars

After a Chinese official mocked Americans as “peasants,” the clash exposed a deeper strategy: using China’s ancient legacy to fuel modern geopolitical dominance.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Trump Courts 130 Nations in Tariff Talks, Freezes Out China

Apr 15, 2025

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Trump Courts 130 Nations in Tariff Talks, Freezes Out China

Trump’s 130-nation tariff strategy aims to isolate China, reshape global trade, and bring U.S. manufacturing, farming, and supply chains back home.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Geopolitics

Taiwanese Company Unveils World’s Most Advanced Microchip

Apr 8, 2025

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Taiwanese Company Unveils World’s Most Advanced Microchip

Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company unveils world’s most advanced microchip at only two nanometers size.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Geopolitics

Greenland Not for Sale? Maybe It Should Be

Apr 2, 2025

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Greenland Not for Sale? Maybe It Should Be

Once mocked, Trump’s Greenland idea may have been ahead of its time. The island holds strategic power, rare earth riches, and untapped energy potential.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Allies No More? The Trump Administration’s Cold Shoulder to Europe

Apr 1, 2025

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Allies No More? The Trump Administration’s Cold Shoulder to Europe

The Trump administration escalates tensions with Europe, challenging NATO unity, embracing tariffs, and rethinking America’s global role in security and diplomacy.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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Trump’s Greenland Play: A Cold Land With Hot Stakes for America’s Future

Mar 31, 2025

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Trump’s Greenland Play: A Cold Land With Hot Stakes for America’s Future

President Trump is pushing hard to bring Greenland under U.S. control, turning a once-ridiculed idea into a serious Arctic power move.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Geopolitics

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Tariffs with Teeth: Trump Cuts Off Venezuela’s Lifeline

Mar 26, 2025

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Tariffs with Teeth: Trump Cuts Off Venezuela’s Lifeline

Trump's new 25% tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil targets Maduro’s backers and uses trade policy as a weapon for national security.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Trump

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America First: Trump’s Travel Ban Puts Security Over Global Approval

Mar 19, 2025

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America First: Trump’s Travel Ban Puts Security Over Global Approval

Trump is set to introduce a new travel ban targeting 43 countries, reinforcing national security and closing loopholes left by Biden’s weak immigration policies.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores

Geopolitics

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Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte Arrested in Manila

Mar 12, 2025

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Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte Arrested in Manila

International Criminal Court arrests former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of crimes against humanity.

Jason Belcher
Jason Belcher

Trump

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Trump’s Greenland Gambit: Cold, Hard Cash for Cold, Hard Land

Mar 12, 2025

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Trump’s Greenland Gambit: Cold, Hard Cash for Cold, Hard Land

Trump’s renewed push for Greenland’s statehood promises economic growth, resource security, and military advantages—but political and financial hurdles stand in the way.

Tyler Flores
Tyler Flores
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