Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would take back the Panama Canal as he delivered an inauguration speech in which he invoked the 19th-century expansionist doctrine of “Manifest Destiny” and laying out plans for space exploration, including “American astronauts planting the stars and stripes on the planet Mars.” For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Trump‘s Gilded Age and McKinley-esque vision for America, FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Donald P Green, Award-winning Author, Researcher and Burgess Professor of Political Science at Columbia University.
European Commission adopts €1.7 billion plan to boost arms production.
EU NEWS BRIEFING
Today, the European Union addresses critical energy security challenges
including member states’ responses to energy supply concerns.
Israel enacts death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of attacks
ISRAEL DEATH PENALTY
Israel’s Knesset passes legislation for the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks.
International condemnation escalates amid fears of further conflict.