The “spheres of influence” frame doesn’t fit. Trump isn’t carving up the world with rival powers, each staying in their lane. Washington just sent Taiwan its largest-ever arms package, and the ...
Spheres of influence stem from the very nature of states and international relations. States will always seek to secure their interests by exerting influence over their neighbors, and the more ...
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 3: US President Donald Trump watches Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's capture unfold in Washington, United States on January 3, 2026. Director of the Central ...
There is an enticing way to rationalise the recent extraordinary events in Caracas. It means the return to spheres of influence, rather than a rules-based international order. The US enjoys its own ...
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