Diplomacy
Russia, U.S. to Discuss NATO Expansion Next Week as Tensions Remain High
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed the talks in an interview on Monday, which come after thousands of troops left the Russian-Ukrainian border.
Joe Manchin Backs Stopping Ted Cruz Blockade of Diplomatic Nominees
Senator Ted Cruz has objected to dozens of ambassadorial nominees, sparking concern among both Republicans and Democrats.
U.S. Diplomat in El Salvador Leaves Due To 'No Interest' From Country
"Why am I going to stay here if we don't have a counterpart at this time?" diplomat Jean Manes said in an interview on Monday.
Russian Diplomat Found Dead Outside Embassy in Germany—Report
Der Spiegel reported on Friday that a 35-year-old man had been found outside Moscow's mission in Berlin.
Why I Brought a Czech Think Tank to Taiwan
European countries should develop ties with Taiwan that go far deeper than basic public diplomacy and economic cooperation.
To Move the Nuclear Talks Forward, the U.S. Needs to Go First
The last thing the U.S. needs is another crisis in the Middle East. Common-sense diplomacy can help us escape it.
Latin American Unity Remains a Pipe Dream
The region's politics would be much less interesting without these huff-and-puff summits with their customary grandstanding and squabbles.
Who Is Zalmay Khalilzad? U.S. Afghanistan Envoy Resigns After Withdrawal
Zalmay Khalilzad was appointed Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation under the administration of former President Donald Trump in 2018.
The Shifting Tides of Middle Eastern Diplomacy
The U.S. is slowly but surely diverting its focus from the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific. For leaders like Mohammed Bin Salman and Mohammed Bin Zayed who are used to being catered to by the U.S., times are changing.
Lasting Change on the Korean Peninsula Begins With Small Steps
It is difficult today—it is difficult always—to speak with clarity about the prospects for peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Donald Trump Thought Fiona Hill Was a Press Secretary
In this extract from Fiona Hill's new book, she reveals how Donald Trump assumed she was a secretary rather than a Russia expert in a crucial call with Putin
Canadian Diplomats Detained in China Since 2018 Finally Returning Home
"About 12 minutes ago the aircraft carrying Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor left Chinese airspace and they're on their way home," Trudeau said on Friday night.
Australians Aghast as Biden Calls Prime Minister 'That Fella Down Under'
Biden was announcing a trilateral AUKUS security agreement during a virtual press conference.
Russia Says Most of the 24 Diplomats Ordered to Leave US Won't Be Replace
"Almost all of them will leave without replacements because Washington has abruptly tightened visa issuing procedures," Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said.
The Perils of Fielding Demands Instead of Conducting Diplomacy
The Biden administration came into office bearing gifts for the Iranian regime.
China Accuses U.S., Japan of Creating 'Anti-China Encirclement'
"It is important for the international community to unite and raise its voice against (China's) unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force," Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori said.
Diplomacy Remains the Only Viable Path to Improve Human Rights in Iran
A diplomacy-driven U.S. approach to Iran can, at minimum, cultivate a far better environment for the Iranian people to push for democratic change in their country.
Blinken Won't Say if He Discussed Communion for Politicians With Pope
The secretary of state met with Pope Francis to discuss America's relationship with the Vatican.
Joe Biden Gives Vladimir Putin a Crystal Bison, Pair of Custom Aviators
The U.S. president came bearing gifts when the two leaders met face-to-face for the first time since Biden took office.
European Diplomat Believes 'Obstacles' in Iran Nuke Deal Can Be 'Bridged'
"The obstacles (are)...something that I think can be bridged," Diplomat Enrique Mora told reporters outside the hotel where Iranian officials have been meeting with envoys from Russia, China, France, Germany and Britain.
Trump Crossed 'Red Line' with Sanctions: Outgoing ICC Prosecutor
Fatou Bensouda was slapped with sanctions by the Trump administration for her investigation into the U.S. and its allies for alleged war crimes. In March 2019, she was placed under a travel ban and 18 months later, a freeze on her U.S.-based assets.
Japan, After Warning From China, Backtracks on Taiwan 'Country' Remarks
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga referred to Taiwan as a country in his remarks during a parliamentary session on Wednesday.
New Chinese Law Offers Legal Avenue for Retaliation Against Sanctions
China's Ministry of Commerce said Thursday that a U.S. move to revoke the Trump administration's executive orders intended to ban apps like TikTok and WeChat was a "positive step."
Kamala Harris' Migrant Crisis Diplomacy Is Off to a Rocky Start
"I want to be clear to folks in this region who are thinking about making that dangerous trek to the United States-Mexico border," Harris said in her speech Monday. "Do not come. Do not come."
Biden, Putin and the Value of Diplomacy
If results are to be found during the Biden-Putin chat, they will likely happen at the margins and far away from the big, irreconcilable disputes that continue to hobble bilateral ties.
EU Official is 'Sure' Next Round of Iran Nuclear Talks Will Result in Deal
Delegations from Russia, China, Germany, France, Britain, Iran and the U.S. will return to their home countries to brief their governments before reconvening in Vienna next week.
Xi Jinping Wants to Portray More 'Lovable' Image of China
According to the Xinhua News Agency, Xi told senior Communist Party officials that China needs to "make friends extensively, unite the majority and continuously expand its circle of friends with those who understand and are friendly to China."
Israel, Hamas Truce Talks, Mediated by Egypt, May Include Prisoner Exchange
"We are seeking a long-term truce, that would enable further discussions and possibly direct talks," an Egyptian official said.
Tom Nides, Morgan Stanley Chairman, Biden's Delayed Pick for Israel Amb.
The current Morgan Stanley managing director and vice chairman was deputy secretary of state for management and resources under Hillary Clinton from 2011 to 2013.
Minors Crowded Into Spanish Warehouses After Illegal Crossings Into Spain
An unprecedented influx of Moroccan migrants are desperate to make it into Spanish territory.