Diplomacy
South Korea-U.S. War Games Will Take Place Quietly
South Korea is working to ensure that peace negotiations with its neighbor continue.
Trump's Ambassador to Germany Upsets Liberals Again
Richard Grenell broke with diplomatic norms to say he wants to "empower" conservatives across Europe.
Mike Pompeo Tells Right-Wing Hungary to Counter Russia
The secretary of state's entreaties will likely be ignored.
France 'Insults' African Nation Gifting Them Donkeys
The French ambassador denounced the critics as "trolls."
Trump Calls Xi a 'World Class Poker Player'
"I think there was a change in attitude from Kim Jong Un after his meeting with Xi," Trump said.
Trump Tells China to Close Its Border With North Korea
Trump believes that getting tough with North Korea will get him a better deal, but Beijing might not play along.
The Liberal Media Supported Hamas Over President Trump
The liberal media is determined to cast Trump foreign policy success in a negative light, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said.
Russia and Japan Plan North Korea Strategy
Russia could act as a spoiler and help North Korea flout international sanctions, experts note.
Military Dispatched to Protect Middle East Embassies
Marines trained specifically to protect embassies were sent to U.S. diplomatic facilities in countries like Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt.
U.S. Official Forbidden From Leaving Pakistan
Colonel Joseph Hall attempted to get on a military plane, but Pakistani officials prevented him from boarding.
U.S. Pastor Wanted to Create a Christian Kurdish State
Turkey uses anonymous witnesses for high-profile political cases when the government doesn't have enough evidence for a guilty verdict, experts told Newsweek.
Rice Says Rex Tillerson Deserves Credit for N.K. Talks
President Donald Trump was famously at loggerheads with his former Secretary of State.
Syrian Fighters Want to Open an Office in Washington
A number of controversial organizations already have offices in Washington. Can fighters in Syria get one too?
Who Does Alexander the Great Belong To?
A decades-long dispute between Greece and its tiny neighbor to the north has stalled that neighboring country's ability to join the European Union and NATO.
Tillerson and Lavrov Stay in Same Ethiopian Hotel
Ethiopia was awkward for the secretary of state.
Who Is Saleh Muslim? Turkey's Hunt Spreads to Europe
Turkey's hunt for a Kurdish leader has sparked a diplomatic crisis with a European ally.
Another Top Diplomat Retires From State Department
Joseph Yun would have had a major role to play in possible U.S. talks with North Korea.
North Korea Talks With U.S. Need to Happen Soon: Seoul
South Korean President Moon Jae-in called on the U.S. to lower the threshold for dialogue.
Ivanka Trump May Discuss North Korea Talks Plan
"Issues of mutual interest could naturally be on the table during the process of the visit," South Korean foreign ministry spokesman Noh Kyu-duk said.
Tillerson: U.S.-Turkey Relations Nearing 'Crisis Point'
"We're going to lock arms, we're going to work through the issues that are causing difficulty for us," Tillerson said.
CIA Giving Trump 'a Range of Options' for North Korea
CIA Director Mike Pompeo would not address "the capacity or the wisdom of a preemptive strike."
Where Is Rex Tillerson on Iran?
The Secretary of State's voice has been conspicuous absent from the Trump administration's support for protests in Iran.
How North Koreans Could 'Make Their Country Richer'
"North Korea does have diligent people and rich resources," Abe said.
Russia: U.S.–North Korea War Would Be a 'Catastrophe'
Russia and China continue to insist that the way to resolve the conflict is if the U.S. pledges to step back from its own military reinforcement of nearby allies.
Russia Wants to Mediate U.S.-North Korea Talks
The Kremlin is asking both countries to give diplomacy a chance.
Rodman Says Kim Jong Un and Trump Are Being Children
The retired basketball player wanted the two to meet and work out their beef.
North Korea Sanctions Won't Beat Regime: Russian MPs
Parliamentarians from Russia said North Korea was ready to talk to the U.S.
Tillerson: State Cuts Are Fine As U.S. Will Solve Wars
As North Korea tested a ballistic missile, Tillerson says diplomats and congress members worried about cuts are acting "like the sky was falling."
Trump Is Making U.S. Weaker, Says Top Diplomat
America loses the ability to shape world events as 60 percent of career ambassadors leave State Department.