US-Außenpolitik

Etwa 1.500 amerikanische Fallschirmjäger verließen im vergangenen Oktober leise eine strategische Basis nahe der ukrainischen Grenze und lösten in Rumänien Alarme über die Kohäsion der NATO aus. Während die Verteidigungsminister sich auf ein Treffen in Brüssel am 12. Februar vorbereiten, steht das Bündnis vor einer Vertrauenskrise inmitten von Spannungen um Grönland und sich wandelnden US-Prioritäten. Dieser Bruch signalisiert eine Erosion der kollektiven Verteidigungsverpflichtung des Artikel 5.

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Iran's leadership displayed a bold message to the United States in Tehran, warning of severe retaliation against any attack, as reported by CNN on January 27, 2026. This comes amid massive anti-government protests in early January where thousands were reportedly killed by security forces, and as President Trump threatens further military action unless Iran negotiates a nuclear deal. Tensions escalate with U.S. military movements in the region.

A commentary published by The Daily Wire argues that President Donald Trump’s newly released National Security Strategy, alongside U.S. defense policy priorities, presses European allies to become more economically dynamic and militarily capable partners rather than long-term dependents of Washington.

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The Trump administration has labeled three branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations and imposed sanctions to counter the group's activities. The Lebanese branch received the strictest classification as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, while the Jordanian and Egyptian branches were named global terrorist entities due to their ties to Hamas. This action follows an executive order signed by President Trump in November.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration's handling of the recent US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, countering Senate Democrats' accusations of a haphazard approach. Speaking on January 7, he highlighted pre-planned briefings to lawmakers and ongoing leverage via oil sanctions, amid muted international reactions.

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On The View, co-host Ana Navarro expressed joy over Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's arrest and extradition to New York, yet she attributed the action to President Donald Trump's ego rather than concern for Venezuelans. Her co-hosts debated the legality of the Trump administration's precision strikes and extraction mission. Navarro highlighted support from South Florida's immigrant communities for holding the dictator accountable.