Diplomacy

2024-03-25 15:09:54
by Kate Michael
Breaking Barriers: Women in Foreign Service Diplomacy

WASHINGTON — Women have long played pivotal roles in international diplomacy, though their contributions may have been overshadowed by historical... Read More

WASHINGTON — Women have long played pivotal roles in international diplomacy, though their contributions may have been overshadowed by historical biases and systemic barriers. In honor of Women’s History Month, distinguished voices, including retired Ambassador Barbara Kay Bodine, Ambassador Paula... Read More

2024-03-19 17:15:54
by Dan McCue
Biden Presses Netanyahu to Slow Advance Toward Planned Rafah Operation

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that a planned ground operation into Rafah — effectively... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that a planned ground operation into Rafah — effectively Gaza’s last remaining city — would be a mistake and urged him to send a senior delegation of military leaders... Read More

2024-02-20 20:33:40
by Kate Michael
Brazilian Diplomat Talks Relationship With US in Advance of Blinken’s Visit to Rio

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Rio de Janeiro this week, marking his first visit to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Rio de Janeiro this week, marking his first visit to Brazil after four years as the top U.S. diplomat. Many believe the visit, scheduled to coincide with the G20 foreign... Read More

2024-02-08 18:08:49
by Dan McCue
White House to Welcome Jordan’s King Abdullah II Next Week

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will welcome the king and queen of Jordan to... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will welcome the king and queen of Jordan to the White House next week to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations and grapple with how to bring an end... Read More

2023-12-20 20:02:10
by Kate Michael
Ambassador Burns Hopeful About Future US-China Relations

WASHINGTON — Last month, President Biden met with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in California.... Read More

WASHINGTON — Last month, President Biden met with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in California. This was the leaders’ first meeting in a year, and while it didn’t yield any major breakthroughs, after years of... Read More

2023-11-29 22:17:32
by Dan McCue
Vice President Harris to Attend Climate Talks in Dubai

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Dubai on Friday to attend the COP28 climate change talks. According... Read More

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Dubai on Friday to attend the COP28 climate change talks. According to the White House, the vice president’s scheduled two days at the talks “will underscore the Biden-Harris administration’s success in... Read More

2023-11-21 18:44:44
by Dan McCue
Biden Says Hamas Hostage Deal ‘Very Close’

WASHINGTON — President Biden said Tuesday morning that an agreement to bring home hostages held by Hamas is “very close”... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Biden said Tuesday morning that an agreement to bring home hostages held by Hamas is “very close” though he declined to get into details “because nothing is done until it’s done.” The president made his remarks ahead... Read More

More Pandas Will Be Coming to the US, China's President Signals

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled that China will send new pandas to the United States, calling them “envoys... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled that China will send new pandas to the United States, calling them “envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.” “We are ready to continue our cooperation with the United States on... Read More

2023-11-15 21:01:55
by Dan McCue
US, China Agree to Ramp Up Renewables to Address Climate Concerns

SAN FRANCISCO — President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to ramp up renewable energy development over the... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO — President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to ramp up renewable energy development over the next seven years in order to speed its replacement of “coal, oil and gas generation.” The announcement of the deal... Read More

China's State Media Take a New Tone Toward US Ahead of Meeting Between Leaders

Ahead of the highly anticipated meeting on Wednesday between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Chinese state media have... Read More

Ahead of the highly anticipated meeting on Wednesday between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Chinese state media have taken a new tone toward the U.S. with less negative coverage, calls for a return to warmer ties and stories... Read More

Biden's Goal for Xi Meeting Is to Get US-China Communications Back to Normal

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Joe Biden said on the eve of his much-anticipated meeting with China's Xi Jinping that his goal... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Joe Biden said on the eve of his much-anticipated meeting with China's Xi Jinping that his goal for the talks is simply to try to get U.S.-Chinese communications back on stable ground after a tumultuous year. Biden said... Read More

2023-10-26 16:22:31
by Dan McCue
White House Welcomes Australian PM Albanese for Talks, Dinner

WASHINGTON — As it is whenever a foreign dignitary visits, the curved driveway leading from the north gate to the... Read More

WASHINGTON — As it is whenever a foreign dignitary visits, the curved driveway leading from the north gate to the West Wing was buzzing with activity. As international television journalists did stand-ups for their Thursday morning news shows in Australia,... Read More

Albanese Arrives at White House to Start Day of Meetings and Celebrations

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pressed forward with this week's state visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, carving out time... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pressed forward with this week's state visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, carving out time to nurture the relationship with a critical U.S. ally in the Pacific against the backdrop of escalating fighting between Israel and... Read More

2023-09-22 15:55:14
by Dan McCue
Zelenskyy Receives Mixed Reception in DC Visit to Shore Up Support

WASHINGTON — Nine months after being accorded “rock star” treatment during his first visit here in the wake of the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Nine months after being accorded “rock star” treatment during his first visit here in the wake of the Russian invasion of his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a markedly different welcome on Thursday. While a certain amount... Read More

2023-08-18 16:25:10
by Kate Michael
US, South Korea and Japan Set to Forge Unprecedented Cooperation

CAMP DAVID, Md. — The U.S., South Korea and Japan are set to convene a historic trilateral summit at Camp... Read More

CAMP DAVID, Md. — The U.S., South Korea and Japan are set to convene a historic trilateral summit at Camp David. This meeting, which experts believe marks a significant milestone in international relations, has garnered attention for its potential to... Read More

2023-07-24 14:45:59
by Kate Michael
Blinken and Austin Tandem Trips Highlight Indo-Pacific Investment Strategy

WASHINGTON — Historic steps are happening this week in the Indo-Pacific as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON — Historic steps are happening this week in the Indo-Pacific as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will tag-team meetings around the region, in part to counter China's growing influence. Blinken will be... Read More

2023-07-19 16:02:10
by Jacquelyn Burrer
Wilson Center Hosts Discussion on US-Brazil Relations

WASHINGTON — The new Brazilian ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Viotti, used her first public appearance in her... Read More

WASHINGTON — The new Brazilian ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Viotti, used her first public appearance in her new role to outline a vision of stability and peace, as well as her nation’s commitment to addressing global issues... Read More

2023-06-29 17:46:25
by Kate Michael
USAID Admin Says Inclusive Development Is Fundamental

WASHINGTON — The United States Agency for International Development is a leading force for promoting global development and humanitarian assistance.... Read More

WASHINGTON — The United States Agency for International Development is a leading force for promoting global development and humanitarian assistance. In many parts of the world, however, providing services is challenging when inclusive development may run contrary to a nation’s... Read More

2023-06-23 21:20:52
by Kennedy Thomason
Indian Prime Minister Denies Discrimination During US Press Event

WASHINGTON — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied claims of discrimination in India during a news conference at the White... Read More

WASHINGTON — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied claims of discrimination in India during a news conference at the White House Thursday.  “There is absolutely no discrimination,” he said in Hindi. Modi has faced criticism around subduing the Indian press... Read More

2023-06-23 17:55:11
by Dan McCue
New Venture, Led by Indian Firm, to Invest up to $1.5B in Solar in Colorado

WASHINGTON — A new venture backed by Vikram Solar Ltd., one of the largest solar module manufacturers in India, is... Read More

WASHINGTON — A new venture backed by Vikram Solar Ltd., one of the largest solar module manufacturers in India, is set to invest up to $1.5 billion in new manufacturing facilities in Colorado and an as-yet undisclosed state in the... Read More

2023-06-20 16:27:43
by Kate Michael
Experts Evaluate NATO Enlargement 

WASHINGTON — Intense academic and policy discussions about the security, political and societal consequences of expansion have existed since the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Intense academic and policy discussions about the security, political and societal consequences of expansion have existed since the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s inception, and with the potential future admission of Ukraine, debates continue to run hot.  Ahead of... Read More

2023-06-09 17:29:06
by Dan McCue
Biden, UK Prime Minister Unveil ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to Bolster Economic Ties

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday signed a new economic framework, dubbed... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday signed a new economic framework, dubbed the “Atlantic Declaration,” which both said would renew the historic ties between the two nations, while bringing them forward into... Read More

2023-06-06 15:21:36
by Dan McCue
Danish Prime Minister Seeks to Cool NATO Talk During WH Visit

WASHINGTON — “I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I am not a candidate for any other... Read More

WASHINGTON — “I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I am not a candidate for any other job than the one I have now,” said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen as she left the West Wing of... Read More

Zelenskyy Attends Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia, Where Many Leaders Are Close to Moscow

EDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of an Arab summit on Friday,... Read More

EDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of an Arab summit on Friday, where he was set to address leaders who have remained largely neutral on Russia's invasion of his country, including many... Read More

Biden Scraps Planned Visit to Australia, Papua New Guinea to Focus on Debt Limit Talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday he's curtailing his upcoming trip to the Indo-Pacific, scrapping what was to be a historic... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday he's curtailing his upcoming trip to the Indo-Pacific, scrapping what was to be a historic stop in Papua New Guinea as well as a visit to Australia for a gathering with fellow leaders of the so-called... Read More

2023-05-12 15:28:16
by Kate Michael
Experts Consider Future of Foreign Aid in Landscape of Great Power Competition

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Agency for International Development is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that has, since... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Agency for International Development is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that has, since 1961, administered civilian aid to help with extreme poverty, health crises, food insecurity and climate change in more than a... Read More

2023-04-27 17:29:24
by Dan McCue
Crowd Swoons as Yoon Caps State Visit With Song

WASHINGTON — There likely won’t be a capper to a formal state dinner at the White House as memorable as... Read More

WASHINGTON — There likely won’t be a capper to a formal state dinner at the White House as memorable as the one enjoyed last night, for a very long time. After a lengthy day of diplomacy and an hourlong press... Read More

2023-04-24 15:09:42
by Dan McCue
President Biden to Host South Korean President This Week

WASHINGTON — A state dinner, joint press conference in the Rose Garden and a visit to the Korean War Veterans... Read More

WASHINGTON — A state dinner, joint press conference in the Rose Garden and a visit to the Korean War Veterans Memorial will all be part of the activities as President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome their... Read More

US Reporter Held by Russia on Spying Charges Denied Release

A Russian judge ruled Tuesday that American journalist Evan Gershkovich must remain behind bars on espionage charges in a case that... Read More

A Russian judge ruled Tuesday that American journalist Evan Gershkovich must remain behind bars on espionage charges in a case that is part of a Kremlin crackdown on dissent and press freedom amid the war in Ukraine. Appearing in public for... Read More

In Ghana, Kamala Harris 'Excited About the Future of Africa'

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by schoolchildren, dancers and drummers as she arrived Sunday in... Read More

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by schoolchildren, dancers and drummers as she arrived Sunday in Ghana for the start of a weeklong visit to Africa intended to deepen U.S. relationships amid global competition over the continent’s future. "We... Read More

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