CLAWS USA Newsletter | 16-30 September 2025

The newsletter America Decoded: Volume I, Issue 06 (September 15–30, 2025) provides a comprehensive overview of major U.S. domestic and foreign policy developments during the period. Domestically, it covers heightened political polarization marked by violent incidents, President Trump’s executive actions, including designating Antifa a terrorist group and suing major media houses—and a historic government shutdown that underscores deep institutional rifts. The issue also highlights Trump’s military summit with 800 generals, raising questions about civil-military norms and politicization. Internationally, the newsletter examines key foreign policy moves such as new arms aid to Ukraine, Israel’s Gaza offensive, a U.S. security guarantee to Qatar, Trump’s UN address outlining transactional diplomacy, and his proposed 20-point Gaza peace plan. It also notes progress in India–U.S. trade talks, signaling efforts to align economic and strategic priorities. Collectively, the edition captures a period of intense political flux, redefined executive authority, and recalibrated U.S. global engagement.