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National security adviser has become most influential foreign policy figure in government

US President Donald Trump will visit Israel and Egypt this week to oversee the initial implementation of his Gaza peace agreement, which many hope will permanently end the two-year war in the strip.

Long before his political rallies or presidential podiums, Donald Trump was already trying to shake up U.S. foreign policy — one full-page newspaper ad at a time.

Paraguay hosted the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), a gathering of the global right, for the first time in mid-September. In attendance were members of US president Donald Trump’s inner circle, including his long-term foreign policy advisor Richard Grenell, and President Javier Milei of Argentina.

Key GOP leaders on foreign policy were quick to back up the president's new confidence.

The foreign policy performances on both sides of politics currently have a dash of the amateur hour about them.

Governments can veto decisions on foreign affairs, enlargement and budget. But this also makes enacting sanctions against countries like Russia or Israel harder to approve.

Keir Starmer formally recognises Palestine, joining Canada & Australia in a 2025 push for a two-state solution. Netanyahu slams it as a 'terrorism reward' amid rising UN genocide claims. Here's what it means for UK foreign policy & global peace efforts.

Step change in foreign policy recognises Palestinian state; Sydney has highest fare evasion rates; Australian high jumper wins gold in Toyko

As well as being deeply symbolic, the move is also a major foreign policy shift for the Labour government

UK poised to recognise Palestine as Starmer fulfils July pledge, citing Gaza crisis and stalled peace talks in major foreign policy change.