Geopolitics

US Military May Put Armed Troops on Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz to Stop Iran Seizures

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the... Read More

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian... Read More

New NATO Member Finland Swears In Government Regarded as Country's Most Right-Wing in Decades

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland, which recently became NATO's 31st member, swore in a new coalition government Tuesday that is considered... Read More

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland, which recently became NATO's 31st member, swore in a new coalition government Tuesday that is considered the most right-wing one in the Nordic country's modern history. President Sauli Niinistö appointed the 19-member Cabinet of Prime Minister... 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

Russia Arrests Wall Street Journal Reporter on Spying Charge

Russia's security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a U.S.... Read More

Russia's security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a U.S. correspondent has been detained on spying accusations since the Cold War. The newspaper denied the allegations. Evan Gershkovich was detained... Read More

2023-03-30 12:50:42
by Kate Michael
Analysts Say Xi Trying to 'Change World Order’

WASHINGTON — Chinese leader Xi Jinping talked about close ties to his "dear friend" Russian President Vladimir Putin during his... Read More

WASHINGTON — Chinese leader Xi Jinping talked about close ties to his "dear friend" Russian President Vladimir Putin during his first visit to Moscow since Russia’s Ukrainian invasion. But while the meeting did establish that the autocratic leaders were committed... Read More

US Announces Sanctions on Iran Drone Procurement Network

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States said Tuesday it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Iranian firms and people accused... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States said Tuesday it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Iranian firms and people accused of procuring equipment used for Iranian drones. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control coordinated with the FBI to designate four... Read More

2023-03-16 14:17:04
by Kate Michael
20 Years Later, Historian Interprets Iraqi Invasion

WASHINGTON — American historian Melvyn Leffler discussed his latest book, "Confronting Saddam Hussein," at the Wilson Center. Twenty years after... Read More

WASHINGTON — American historian Melvyn Leffler discussed his latest book, "Confronting Saddam Hussein," at the Wilson Center. Twenty years after the start of the Iraq war, the eminent U.S. foreign policy researcher has a new interpretation of former President George... Read More

2023-03-03 21:49:32
by Kate Michael
European Leaders Call Welcoming Ukraine to EU a ‘Point of Pride’

WASHINGTON — Ambassadors of the European Union, Sweden — as holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European... Read More

WASHINGTON — Ambassadors of the European Union, Sweden — as holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union — and Ukraine, joined the Atlantic Council to discuss Europe’s role in Ukraine’s future this week. Coming on the... Read More

2023-02-28 18:35:18
by Kate Michael
US Officials Say Moscow Suspension of New START a Fixable ‘Mistake’

WASHINGTON — U.S. Arms Control officials are concerned about Russia’s recent announcement suspending the nation’s participation in New START, but... Read More

WASHINGTON — U.S. Arms Control officials are concerned about Russia’s recent announcement suspending the nation’s participation in New START, but they are willing to allow Moscow to fix its “mistake” and resume involvement in the treaty.  “Last week, we learned... Read More

New China Committee Debuts With Eye on Major Policy Shifts

WASHINGTON (AP) — A special House committee dedicated to countering China will make its debut on Tuesday, the opening act... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — A special House committee dedicated to countering China will make its debut on Tuesday, the opening act in what lawmakers hope will be a robust effort to overcome partisan divisions and address a “generational challenge” to America's... Read More

Biden in Poland Says US and Allies 'Have Ukraine's Back'

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden, returning on Tuesday to the Polish castle where he spoke shortly after the... Read More

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden, returning on Tuesday to the Polish castle where he spoke shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, said the war had hardened Western resolve to defend democracy around the globe. He... Read More

Military Finishes Recovering Chinese Balloon Debris

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has finished efforts to recover the remnants of the large balloon that was shot down... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has finished efforts to recover the remnants of the large balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, and analysis of the debris so far reinforces conclusions that it was a Chinese spy... Read More

2023-02-14 15:20:44
by Kate Michael
Iraqi Foreign Minister Calls for American Help With Decentralization, ‘Cultural Change’

WASHINGTON — It isn’t often high-level bureaucrats advocate in favor of decentralization, but that’s precisely what Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister... Read More

WASHINGTON — It isn’t often high-level bureaucrats advocate in favor of decentralization, but that’s precisely what Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein advised at the Wilson Center on Monday morning.  Twenty years after the fall of Saddam’s... Read More

Blinken Postpones China Trip Following Balloon Discovery

BEIJING (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China as the... Read More

BEIJING (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China as the Biden administration weighs a broader response to the discovery of a high-altitude Chinese balloon flying over sensitive sites in the... Read More

Yellen Focuses on Energy Transition in South Africa Visit

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed South Africa’s transition from its heavy reliance on coal to greener... Read More

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed South Africa’s transition from its heavy reliance on coal to greener energy sources during talks with the country's finance minister Thursday. Yellen made brief remarks to reporters ahead of a meeting... Read More

Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau Meet in Mexico City for Summit

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are... Read More

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are meeting for a series of talks on migration, trade and climate change on Tuesday as the three leaders try to... Read More

2023-01-06 23:52:00
by Kate Michael
Officials Preview Upcoming North American Leaders’ Summit

WASHINGTON — In advance of the 2023 North American Leaders’ Summit, a convening of the heads of state from Canada,... Read More

WASHINGTON — In advance of the 2023 North American Leaders’ Summit, a convening of the heads of state from Canada, Mexico and the United States taking place next week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western... Read More

Prince William, Like His Father, Prioritizes the Environment

BOSTON (AP) — Prince William capped a three-day visit to Boston by meeting with President Joe Biden to share his... Read More

BOSTON (AP) — Prince William capped a three-day visit to Boston by meeting with President Joe Biden to share his vision for safeguarding the environment before attending a gala event Friday evening where he sounded an optimistic tone about solving... Read More

Biden Says Climate Efforts 'More Urgent Than Ever' at Summit

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — President Joe Biden, speaking Friday at an annual international summit on climate change, urged world... Read More

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — President Joe Biden, speaking Friday at an annual international summit on climate change, urged world leaders to “double down” on their resolve to fight global warming, saying Russia's invasion of Ukraine reinforces the need to... Read More

Poll: Majority in US See Relations With Adversaries Souring

WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. adults expect America's relations with foreign adversaries like Russia and North Korea to... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. adults expect America's relations with foreign adversaries like Russia and North Korea to grow more hostile, according to a new poll, a major shift in public opinion from four years ago under President... Read More

Biden: Nuclear 'Armageddon' Risk Highest Since '62 Crisis

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear "Armageddon" is at the highest level... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear "Armageddon" is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering... Read More

Musk's Plan to End Russian War Infuriates Ukraine on Twitter

Elon Musk has gotten into a Twitter tussle with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the tech billionaire floated a divisive... Read More

Elon Musk has gotten into a Twitter tussle with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the tech billionaire floated a divisive proposal to end Russia’s invasion. The Tesla CEO, soon facing a court fight over his attempt to abandon a $44 billion offer... Read More

Biden: Russia 'Shamelessly Violated' UN Charter in Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Joe Biden declared at the United Nations on Wednesday that Russia has “shamelessly violated the... Read More

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Joe Biden declared at the United Nations on Wednesday that Russia has “shamelessly violated the core tenets” of the international body with its war in Ukraine as he summoned nations around the globe to stand... Read More

2022-09-20 21:05:29
by Tom Ramstack
Senate Wants More Sanctions on Russian Oil and Gas Industry

WASHINGTON — Only days after the U.S. government announced a fresh round of tough sanctions against Russia, a Senate committee... Read More

WASHINGTON — Only days after the U.S. government announced a fresh round of tough sanctions against Russia, a Senate committee asked Tuesday whether it’s really enough. More revelations of torture and murder of Ukrainian civilians emerged in news reports this... Read More

UN Chief: World Is 'Paralyzed' and Equity Is Slipping Away

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In an alarming assessment, the head of the United Nations warned world leaders Tuesday that nations... Read More

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In an alarming assessment, the head of the United Nations warned world leaders Tuesday that nations are "gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction" and aren't ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future —... Read More

EXPLAINER: Why Is Xi Jinping's Central Asia Trip Important?

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President and head of the ruling Communist Party Xi Jinping is expected to meet with his... Read More

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President and head of the ruling Communist Party Xi Jinping is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a visit the neighboring Central Asian nations of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan this month, in what... Read More

Gorbachev Mourned as Rare World Leader but Some Still Bitter

BERLIN (AP) — The passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and for many the man... Read More

BERLIN (AP) — The passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and for many the man who restored democracy to then-communist-ruled European nations, was mourned Wednesday as the loss of a rare leader who changed the... Read More

2022-08-15 22:17:51
by Kate Michael
Analysts Consider Areas of US-Japan Collaboration for Energy, Environmental Risk Reduction

WASHINGTON — The United States and Japan are two countries known for protecting and promoting leading-edge technologies, but given lessons... Read More

WASHINGTON — The United States and Japan are two countries known for protecting and promoting leading-edge technologies, but given lessons learned over the past few years, “just having innovation is not sufficient,” according to Tatsuya Terazawa, chairman and CEO of... Read More

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