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Congress Has Been AWOL on U.S. Coronavirus Diplomacy
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The Geopolitical Cost of Battling the Coronavirus Separately (China Will Win)
While the politics of foreign assistance are challenging, especially at a time of domestic crisis, the United States and Europe cannot afford to be outdone by the coronavirus diplomacy of China and other competitors. Europe has realized this and is moving forcefully to offset its early errors, whereas the United States continues to appear lethargic, self-absorbed, and disorganized.
A US-UK free trade agreement can hold the Kremlin to account
This month’s crackdown in Moscow underscores the Kremlin’s message to all potential sources of dissent: Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinAs Buttigieg rises, Biden is still the target Yang jokes first thing he'd say to Putin as president is 'Sorry I beat your guy' Biden: Impeachment hearings show 'Trump doesn't want me to be the nominee' MORE is prepared to ruthlessly pursue his opponents, both at home and abroad.
Trump’s Russia Policy Is Better Than Obama’s Was
The U.S. stance on Russia may have reached a post-Cold War high point. President Donald Trump’s reported White House invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin has generated intense debate about the essence of U.S. Russia policy.
What Putin’s Embrace of Trump Tells Us about Trump | National Review
(Dennis Grombkowski/Getty The Republican electorate and establishment have two viable candidates to choose from at this late stage. The first is a billionaire from New York named Donald Trump who displays few conservative values, wants to dismantle U.S. leadership around the world, and uses demagoguery to exploit the legitimate frustrations of Americans worried about the decline of their country.
Why Sobchak is Wrong and Navalny is Right
Ksenia Sobchak sees a “big double standard” in fellow Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s criticism of her decision to stand in the presidential elections in Russia on March 18.In December of 2017, Russia’s Central Electoral Commission determined that Navalny was ineligible to participate in the presidential election citing a sham corruption conviction.In near-comical proceedings, Navalny was accused and convicted of embezzling timber while advising a regional governor.
Trump should abide by his own strategy
With any other president occupying the White House, the above would be a strange headline. It typically goes without saying that presidents should follow their own strategies. But President Donald Trump’s raises a few questions — and not because it is a poorly crafted template for how the United States should engage with the world. Quite the opposite.
Trump Should Abide by His Own National Security Strategy
Trump Should Abide by His Own National Security Strategy With any other president occupying the White House, the above would be a strange headline. It typically goes without saying that presidents should follow their own strategies. But President Donald Trump’s raises a few questions — and not because it is a poorly crafted template for how the United States should engage with the world. Quite the opposite.
Trump Should Not Have Met with Russia’s Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov came to Washington this week riding a wave of Russian diplomatic activity to strengthen the Kremlin’s position in Syria, Ukraine, North Korea, and across the wider European continent. The visit is both a surprise and a warning — indicating that U.S.-Russia bilateral consultations are ripening and will likely culminate in a summit this summer between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin.
Trump Should Not Have Met with Russia’s Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov came to Washington this week riding a wave of Russian diplomatic activity to strengthen the Kremlin’s position in Syria, Ukraine, North Korea, and across the wider European continent. The visit is both a surprise and a warning — indicating that U.S.-Russia bilateral consultations are ripening and will likely culminate in a summit this summer between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin.
Signs That American Leadership Is on the Rebound
After World War II, the United States created an international system aimed at preventing the kinds of catastrophic conflicts that consumed the first half of the 20th century. This system was underwritten by hard power such as the American nuclear arsenal and the NATO alliance. Yet, underneath those foundations, the American-backed order was really about maintaining norms of international behavior.
How Trump Should Dismantle the Iran Nuclear Deal
Of the countless Obama-era foreign policy missteps and mistakes, Donald Trump has reserved his strongest criticism for the nuclear deal with Iran. And rightly so. The agreement allows Iran to continue its research into advanced nuclear technologies and sunsets most restrictions in ten to fifteen years. Supporters of the accord argue that Trump should not reverse the deal because this would permit Iran to lift all curbs on its nuclear work.
Brexit Was Decades In the Making
There has been a near total absence of historical context since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in June. The British have had a tortured relationship with European integration for several decades now.
10 Goals for the NATO Summit
Almost every NATO summit since the end of the Cold War has been described as an inflection point. And perhaps they all have been in their own way. The NATO summit in Warsaw next week is no different. NATO faces unprecedented challenges from both east and south. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused the alliance to refocus on its original raison d’etre of territorial defense.
Dilma Rouseff's Vice President Temer Won't Revive Brazil's Economy
It's been a tumultuous week in Brazilian politics. The speaker of the lower house who launched and successfully piloted impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff, Eduardo Cunha, was suspended from his post several days ago on large-scale corruption charges. His successor, who backs Rousseff, then ordered a revote of her impeachment on procedural grounds, only to reverse himself two days later.
Why Putin Loves Him
The Republican electorate and establishment have two viable candidates to choose from at this late stage. The first is a billionaire from New York named Donald Trump who displays few conservative values, wants to dismantle U.S. leadership around the world, and uses demagoguery to exploit the legitimate frustrations of Americans worried about the decline of their country. The other is a Republican senator from Texas named Ted Cruz who is now the only credible alternative to Trump.
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