This edition of America Decoded examines major geopolitical developments shaping US foreign policy and global strategic dynamics. It analyses the evolving US-Iran conflict, with particular focus on ceasefire negotiations, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the resulting implications for global oil markets and regional stability. The newsletter also explores US-China relations, highlighting tensions over Taiwan, strategic diplomacy following the Beijing summit, and renewed Quad cooperation in maritime security and critical minerals. In the US-India section, it assesses progress in bilateral trade negotiations, deepening economic ties, and expanding strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Finally, it evaluates US-Europe relations through the lens of the G7 summit, focusing on transatlantic coordination over Ukraine, NATO-related concerns, and Europe’s recalibration of its partnership with the United States amid shifting global security challenges.
