U.S. foreign policy

  • U.S. Religious Leaders Raise Legal and Moral Objections to Trump’s Policies and Military Orders

    Major American religious figures have recently issued rare and stark public warnings about the moral and legal direction of U.S. government policies under Donald Trump— touching on immigration enforcement, foreign military action and the conscience rights of service members. These statements, documented across multiple credible news sources, reflect significant institutional concerns that bridge theology, ethics…

  • How Feasible is Trump’s Proposal to Pay Greenlanders to Join the United States?

    President Donald Trump’s reported consideration of offering direct payments—ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per resident—to Greenlanders as an inducement to break away from Denmark and join the United States raises profound legal and diplomatic questions. The idea, which is under discussion within the administration, comes amid renewed interest by Trump in acquiring or otherwise exerting…

  • The Arrest of a Sitting Head of State: Legal Implications of the U.S. Seizure of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

    The reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on Saturday, January 3, 2026, marks one of the most consequential—and legally fraught—actions in modern international relations. The arrest of a sitting head of state of a sovereign country by another state raises profound questions under international law, U.S. constitutional law, and long-standing norms…

  • The Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Clash: Impact on U.S. Global Standing and Legal Implications

    The recent diplomatic clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during Zelensky’s visit to the Oval Office has sparked intense debate about the United States’ global image and the potential legal ramifications. The contentious exchange, which revolved around U.S. military aid to Ukraine and the possibility of peace negotiations with Russia,…