From Foreign Policy · John Haltiwanger, Rishi Iyengar · · 1m 40s
U.S. Foes React to GOP Midterm Wipeout
Iran, Russia, and China interpret U.S. midterm election results as a shift in power dynamics.
In brief
Iran, Russia, and China interpret U.S. midterm election results as a shift in power dynamics. Iran, Russia, and China react to Republican losses in U.S. midterms with varying interpretations of Trump's foreign policy future. Originally reported by Foreign Policy.
Iran gloats
Iran framed the historic GOP defeat as american voters rejecting trump's war against the country.
“Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message”
Iran's stance
Iran expects no major shifts in u.s. policy despite democratic control of congress.
“if there are still those who entertain the slightest hope that the hegemonic system may change behavior or shifts in its political parties may bring about change, they're gravely mistaken”
Russia's optimism
Russia hopes trump continues peacemaking efforts with ukraine amid midterm results.
“president trump remains in office. we sincerely hope that he will continue his peacemaking efforts”
China's shrug
China treats u.s. midterm elections as a domestic affair with no impact on bilateral relations.
“the u.s. midterm elections are a domestic affair. china stands ready to continue working with the u.s. to uphold and deliver on the important common understandings”
Trump's dilemma
Trump weighs ending the iran war or escalating military action after midterm losses.
“i have every intention to keep him”
Hegseth's threat
Trump considers making defense secretary pete hegseth the fall guy for iran war failures.
“i have every intention to keep him”
Ukraine's hope
Ukrainians express cautious optimism about increased u.s. support with democratic congress.
“they expressed hope that kyiv will receive more support from the united states”
Democrat plans
Democrats pledge to challenge trump's foreign policy in new congress starting january 3.
“the iran war's economic impact played a significant role in turning voters against republicans nationwide”
North Korea's stance
North Korea dismisses u.s.-north korean talks as unnecessary after midterm results.
“north korea had no need to sit face-to-face with trump”
Kremlin's hope
Russia expects trump to continue peace negotiations with ukraine despite midterm losses.
“there is already some groundwork in place. another round of trilateral talks is coming up very soon”
U.S. House reconvenes
U.S. house and senate reconvene for first time since midterm elections on november 9.
“the u.n. climate change conference (cop31) begins in turkey on monday, november 9”
Abu Dhabi talks
Ukraine, russia, and u.s. scheduled for trilateral talks in abu dhabi on november 10.
“ukraine, russia, and the united states are scheduled to conduct trilateral talks in abu dhabi”
Israeli leadership
Israeli president israel herzog faces deadline to nominate new government by november 11.
“deadline for israeli president isaac herzog to nominate a candidate to form the next government”
Paraguay's crisis
Paraguay's president santiago peña resigns amid impeachment threats.
“riot police stand guard in front of the national congress of paraguay during an extraordinary session to decide on the possible impeachment of president santiago peña”
Here's the gist
Iran, Russia, and China react to Republican losses in U.S. midterms with varying interpretations of Trump's foreign policy future.
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