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

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

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

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

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

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

No Breakthroughs Expected From Blinken’s Upcoming China Visit
Diplomacy
No Breakthroughs Expected From Blinken’s Upcoming China Visit
2023-01-31 16:08:09
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — There is little hope for an improvement in relations between the U.S. and China even as Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans his visit to Beijing this weekend. Top experts on China from the D.C.-based think tank Center... Read More

First US Subnational Diplomacy Rep. Says ‘A Lot Can Happen at the Local Level’
International
First US Subnational Diplomacy Rep. Says ‘A Lot Can Happen at the Local Level’
2023-01-20 16:30:09
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — From securing medical supplies for their residents to attracting foreign investment and manufacturing, cities, states and regions are taking a greater role in international affairs. The momentum is not unprecedented, but it is strong enough that the first-ever... Read More

Pomp, Circumstance and a Shared Vision of the Future Mark Macron Visit
White House
Pomp, Circumstance and a Shared Vision of the Future Mark Macron Visit
2022-12-01 22:43:01
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Pomp and military flare were on vivid display on the South Lawn of the White House early Thursday morning as President Joe Biden formally welcomed his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, to the executive mansion. Though the two... Read More

Biden, Xi Agree US and China Should ‘Manage’ Conflict, Compete ‘Responsibly’
Diplomacy
Biden, Xi Agree US and China Should ‘Manage’ Conflict, Compete ‘Responsibly’
2022-11-14 16:21:53
by Dan McCue

BALI, Indonesia — President Biden’s much anticipated bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China took place Monday morning in Bali, Indonesia. The first face-to-face meeting of the leaders as heads of state of their respective... Read More

First In-Person Meeting of Biden and China’s Xi Jinping
Diplomacy
First In-Person Meeting of Biden and China’s Xi Jinping
2022-11-10 18:40:29
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will hold his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, ahead of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. Though the two leaders have spoken on five other occasions since Biden took office... Read More

Pakistani Foreign Minister Praises Diplomacy but Blames ‘Great Polluters’ for Climate Catastrophe
Think Tanks
Pakistani Foreign Minister Praises Diplomacy but Blames ‘Great Polluters’ for Climate Catastrophe
2022-09-27 17:31:16
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — After what he called “encouraging” talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari dealt harsh chastisements and warnings for the United States at the Wilson Center on Tuesday morning. Despite saying he was... Read More

White House to Host State Dinner for Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron Dec. 1
Diplomacy
White House to Host State Dinner for Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron Dec. 1
2022-09-26 18:50:56
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will host French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron for a state visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on Dec. 1, 2022.... Read More

US, 17 Other Countries Agree to Mount Joint Response to Supply Chain Issues
Trade
US, 17 Other Countries Agree to Mount Joint Response to Supply Chain Issues
2022-07-20 20:31:13
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The United States and 17 of the world’s leading economies have agreed to work together on “crisis response” to alleviate ongoing disruptions and bottlenecks in the global supply chain while also addressing longer term resilience challenges that threaten... Read More

Ukraine Leader Says He Seeks Peace ‘Without Delay’ in Talks
Geopolitics
Ukraine Leader Says He Seeks Peace 'Without Delay' in Talks

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine could declare neutrality, potentially accept a compromise on contested areas in the country’s east, and offer security guarantees to Russia to secure peace "without delay,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ahead of another planned round of... Read More

Turkey Attempts Diplomacy, Neutrality in Ukraine Conflict
Geopolitics
Turkey Attempts Diplomacy, Neutrality in Ukraine Conflict
2022-02-28 15:33:20
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — Even before Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the “special military operation” currently taking place in Ukraine, Turkey actively sought a diplomatic solution between its two neighbors. But as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan seeks to manage the crisis... Read More

Ukraine Urges Calm, Saying Russian Invasion not Imminent
International
Ukraine Urges Calm, Saying Russian Invasion not Imminent

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's leaders sought to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia was not imminent, even as they acknowledged the threat is real and prepared to accept a shipment of American military equipment Tuesday... Read More

Biden-Kishida 1st Formal Talks Touch on North Korea, China
International
Biden-Kishida 1st Formal Talks Touch on North Korea, China

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held their first formal talks on Friday as they face fresh concerns about North Korea's nuclear program and China's growing military assertiveness. The 80-minute virtual meeting came as... Read More

Russia Won’t Rule out Military Deployment to Cuba, Venezuela
International
Russia Won't Rule out Military Deployment to Cuba, Venezuela

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday sharply raised the stakes in its dispute with the West over Ukraine, with a top diplomat refusing to rule out a Russian military deployment to Cuba and Venezuela if tensions with the United States... Read More

US, Russia Hold Talks Amid Tensions Linked to Ukraine
International
US, Russia Hold Talks Amid Tensions Linked to Ukraine

GENEVA (AP) — Senior U.S. and Russian officials launched special talks Monday aimed at defusing tensions over a Russian military buildup on the border with Ukraine, part of a flurry of diplomatic activity in Europe this week. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei... Read More

Biden to Focus on Elections, Media as Democracy Summit Wraps
White House
Biden to Focus on Elections, Media as Democracy Summit Wraps

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is looking to close his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy on Friday by shining a spotlight on the importance of election integrity, countering authoritarian regimes and bolstering independent media. On the summit's first day, Biden announced... Read More

Congress Seeks to Regain Influence in United Nations
Geopolitics
Congress Seeks to Regain Influence in United Nations
2021-11-19 15:52:43
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — A top State Department official continued the Biden administration’s theme of “We’re back” during a congressional hearing Thursday on the United States’ role in the United Nations. The State Department is trying to regain leadership positions that suffered... Read More

Differences Endure as Biden Brings Back North America Summit
Diplomacy
Differences Endure as Biden Brings Back North America Summit

WASHINGTON (AP) — North America's leaders are reviving three-way summitry after a Trump-era break. As President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador resume the tradition of the North America Leaders' Summit on... Read More

Biden Discusses AUKUS Partnership with Macron Amid ‘Diplomatic Crisis’
Foreign Affairs
Biden Discusses AUKUS Partnership with Macron Amid 'Diplomatic Crisis'
2021-09-22 18:09:38
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday to discuss the United States' new strategic partnership with the U.K. and Australia. Australia is set to construct eight nuclear-powered submarines through its alliance with the U.S.... Read More

Harris Meets with Singapore Officials to Begin Asia Visit
Geopolitics
Harris Meets with Singapore Officials to Begin Asia Visit

SINGAPORE (AP) — The White House on Monday announced a series of new agreements with Singapore aimed at combating cyberthreats, tackling climate change, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and alleviating supply chain issues. The announcements coincide with Vice President Kamala Harris'... Read More

Germany’s Angela Merkel Making ‘Farewell’ Visit to White House
Diplomacy
Germany’s Angela Merkel Making ‘Farewell’ Visit to White House
2021-07-15 12:57:44
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House this afternoon for what is likely to be her last official visit. During the visit, the veteran German leader is expected to discuss a full... Read More

Princess Reema bint Bandar Says American Childhood Prepared Her for Ambassadorship
Political News
Princess Reema bint Bandar Says American Childhood Prepared Her for Ambassadorship
2021-06-01 14:38:50
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar remembers DC’s cicadas. In fact, she says she lived through the “cicada invasion” twice during her “non-diplomatic, but highly socially-connected” childhood in Northern Virginia while her father served as Saudi Arabian... Read More

UK Ambassador Says Integrated Review Responds to ‘Nasty Age in the 21st Century’
Foreign Affairs
UK Ambassador Says Integrated Review Responds to ‘Nasty Age in the 21st Century’
2021-05-07 17:43:50
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — Following its recent withdrawal from the European Union, the United Kingdom published an Integrated Review setting out a vision for a renewed role in the world. This comprehensive document also underlines that the U.K. and the U.S. take... Read More

Focused On Diversity And Global Health, Power Takes The Helm of USAID
Foreign Affairs
Focused On Diversity And Global Health, Power Takes The Helm of USAID
2021-05-05 14:14:28
by Daniel Mollenkamp

In the middle of her first day as the head of the U.S. Agency for International Development, deep into meetings about inclusivity and diversity in the agency and the rise in coronavirus cases in India, Samantha Power noticed a paper... Read More

China Says US ‘Too Negative’ Toward China
Geopolitics
China Says US 'Too Negative' Toward China

BEIJING (AP) — A top Chinese diplomat has called U.S. policy on China "too negative," saying it highlights confrontation over cooperation.  Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Yucheng said Friday that cooperation could be critically important as U.S. President Joe... Read More

Retaliatory Sanctions Have Emboldened China’s Critics In Europe
Geopolitics
Retaliatory Sanctions Have Emboldened China's Critics In Europe
2021-04-12 16:30:36
by Daniel Mollenkamp

WASHINGTON- Retaliatory sanctions imposed by China on Europeans in March have emboldened China's most vocal critics in Europe, who hope to push against the country's human rights abuses. In March, the E.U., U.K., U.S., and Canada issued coordinated sanctions against... Read More

Troubled US-China Ties Face New Test in Alaska Meeting
Geopolitics
Troubled US-China Ties Face New Test in Alaska Meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China will face a new test in their increasingly troubled relations when top officials from both countries meet in Alaska. Ties between the world's two largest economies have been torn for years and... Read More

Vigorous Preparation Returns as Biden Calls Other Leaders
Geopolitics
Vigorous Preparation Returns as Biden Calls Other Leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new-old ritual is taking shape in the Biden White House, one that starts with bulky briefing packages, war-gaming the "what-ifs," and Oval Office discussions about how to talk to this or that particular U.S. ally or... Read More

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