https://treatyandtalks.com/International Relationshttps://treatyandtalks.com/news/colombia-earthquake-response-raises-13e44d/https://treatyandtalks.com/news/colombia-earthquake-response-raises-13e44d/Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has faced criticism for his slow response to a deadly earthquake that struck the country, with some accusing him of prioritizing foreign policy over domestic needs.2026-08-17T03:31:45+00:00https://treatyandtalks.com/news/iran-war-exposes-vulnerabilities-0b0965/https://treatyandtalks.com/news/iran-war-exposes-vulnerabilities-0b0965/The ongoing Iran war has revealed significant weaknesses in the U.S. military, making the country more vulnerable to attacks from adversaries in the region.2026-08-17T03:31:45+00:00https://treatyandtalks.com/news/israel-crackdown-west-bank-eab125/https://treatyandtalks.com/news/israel-crackdown-west-bank-eab125/Tensions rise in the West Bank as Israeli settlers clash with the military, prompting a rare rebuke from the US Ambassador. Meanwhile, a defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is set to deepen cooperation, and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo worsens.2026-08-17T03:31:45+00:00https://treatyandtalks.com/news/iran-war-reprise-vietnam-497305/https://treatyandtalks.com/news/iran-war-reprise-vietnam-497305/The ongoing conflict in Iran bears striking similarities to the Vietnam War, according to a recent analysis of David Halberstam's classic work, *The Best and the Brightest*. Both conflicts were marked by a lack of clear goals, poor management, and an overreliance on technology and firepower. The current US administration's approach to the war has been criticized for its lack of expertise and exper2026-08-17T03:31:45+00:00