Iran Crude Oil Could Be Released Following Nuclear Deal
Iran may have 93 million barrels of crude oil stored in tankers which could be released if a nuclear deal were to be reached – helping fill the void left by reduced Russian supplies to Europe.
World Affairs
tippinsights and the TIPP poll regularly gauge foreign policies coming out from Washington D.C.
The World’s Largest Democracy At 75
As India celebrates 75 years of independence from the British Raj, the U.S. and India are challenged by an ascending China. Even as its digital economy grows rapidly, India has its own domestic challenges.
Afghanistan One Year Later: What Does America Really Think?
Most Americans think that the fall of Afghanistan was a "generational setback" for the United States.
China Riding The ‘Pink Tide’ In South America
China is South America’s largest trading partner and Latin America’s major foreign investor. Taking advantage of the rising Left in the continent, Beijing is strengthening bilateral ties in America’s backyard.
U.S. Pledges Further $1 Billion In Military Aid To Ukraine
The United States is to provide Ukraine with $1 billion in ammunition and weapons systems – the largest lethal aid package provided to the country since Russia invaded in February.
Viktor Orban Presses America To Lead Peace Talks With Russia
As the Hungarian PM said, America should act in the interest of the larger good and broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Doing so will only restore America’s standing on the world stage.
China's Favorability Under Water Among Americans
Beijing recently described the House Speaker's proposed trip to Taiwan as "playing with fire." According to the TIPP Poll, Americans have a low opinion of China.
Voters Give Biden Team Of Advisers Failing Grades: I&I/TIPP Poll
President Biden's advisers fail with flying colors.
China's Hands In The Fentanyl Epidemic
Is Beijing doing enough to cut off China's supply of fentanyl and the precursor ingredients used to make the opioid?
Turkey, Not The U.S., Leads On Ukrainian Grain Deal
Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the U.N. successfully negotiated a deal to move grains from war-torn Ukraine. The fact that the U.S. wasn't there when this important agreement was made in Tehran and signed in Istanbul stood out.
Non-Dollar Trade Threatens American Dominance
The U.S. is facing a changing world in which financial innovation, shifts in global economic activity, and new geopolitical challenges are redefining how economic power can be used to support national security objectives.
Widespread Corruption in Ukraine Warrants Stricter Oversight
Ukraine ranks dismally low on the corruption perception index. Therefore, the U.S. must implement measures to ensure that aid will reach those deserving in the devastated country.
Successful Test For U.S. Hypersonic Missile
The U.S. Air Force has successfully tested its first air-launched hypersonic missile amid concerns Russia and China have also made progress in developing their own hypersonic weapons.
Russia Raking In Money From Oil Exports
Russia is still getting plenty of cash from oil, even as its exports are showing signs of ebbing. Crude shipments in July will earn the Kremlin about $7.53 a barrel, up from $6.11 a barrel in June.