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Diplomacy

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Sports

Today's Iran-U.S. World Cup Match Is Even More Politically Fraught Than Famous 1998 Meeting

Both teams are better than they were in 1998, but the political situation between the two countries has not improved.

Eric Boehm | 11.29.2022 11:15 AM

A man in a baseball hat stands in a rusted vehicle hanging a combination U.S. and Ukrainian flag that says "I stand with Ukraine."

Foreign Policy

The U.S. Is Entangled in Ukraine for the Long Haul

Accountability, diplomacy, and planning are essential for preventing a forever proxy war.

Bonnie Kristian | 11.14.2022 8:00 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a t-shirt at a podium with three Ukraine flags behind him.

Ukraine

Ukraine Fights On as Western Allies Waver

Ukrainians aren't giving up, but some international supporters are growing pessimistic.

J.D. Tuccille | 7.6.2022 7:00 AM

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Taiwan

A Classic Biden Gaffe Complicates U.S. Role in Taiwan

Will Xi Jinping just chalk up Biden's latest remarks as an accidental straying from "strategic ambiguity"?

Natalie Dowzicky | 5.24.2022 2:05 PM

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Foreign Policy

RIP Madeleine Albright, Who Escaped Both Fascism and Communism as a Child

The former secretary of state died today at the age of 84 after a long and complicated career in U.S. foreign policy.

Fiona Harrigan | 3.23.2022 9:28 PM

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Olympics

Olympics Remind Us That Sports Build Bridges Where Governments Can't

Engaging peacefully with someone who history says you should hate is no small task, but sports make it possible.

Fiona Harrigan | 7.28.2021 5:15 PM

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Reason Roundup

Move Over, Russia: Impeachment Talk Now Turns on Trump Dealings With Ukraine

Plus: Juul under criminal investigation, states pay millions to abortion providers, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 9.24.2019 10:06 AM

Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong

China Escalates Hong Kong Conflict By Detaining Consulate Staffer

Simon Cheng Man-kit, a staffer at the British Consulate in Hong Kong, hasn't returned from a trip he took to mainland China nearly two weeks ago.

Liz Wolfe | 8.22.2019 8:00 AM

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Israel

Trump Wants Israel to Bar Reps. Omar and Tlaib. He Says Allowing a Visit Would Be 'Weakness.' He's Wrong.

Strong liberal democracies can handle criticism.

Billy Binion | 8.15.2019 4:40 PM

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Does Middle East Peace Require a Two-State Solution or a Palestinian Defeat? A Debate

Should Israel negotiate with Hamas and Fatah, or are they unwavering enemies in a protracted struggle?

Todd Krainin | 3.29.2019 12:45 PM

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Gay Marriage

State Department Demands Spouses of Gay Diplomats, U.N. Staff Get Legally Married to Visit—Even if They Can't

An absurdly petty intersection of anti-gay and anti-foreigner policies.

Scott Shackford | 10.2.2018 1:40 PM

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Rand Paul

Sen. Rand Paul Stresses Nuclear Weapon Negotiations as Key Reason for His Russia Trip

"Diplomatic isolationists" who want to quash any dialog with Russia for partisan reasons are missing out on chances for progress on nuclear weapons and terrorism, the Senator believes.

Brian Doherty | 8.14.2018 2:00 PM

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Rand Paul

Rand Paul Blames Criticisms of Diplomacy on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'

Paul defends Trump's conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the name of diplomacy.

Zuri Davis | 7.17.2018 11:50 AM

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Free Trade

Surviving the Death of the West: Podcast

Trump disrupts the status quo on trade, diplomacy, North Korea, and pot.

Matt Welch | 6.11.2018 5:00 PM

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Donald Trump

The Logan Act Is Awful, and No, It's Not Going to Take Down Trump's Administration

This federal law is about punishing the speech of political enemies, not protecting sensitive international negotiations.

Scott Shackford | 12.4.2017 1:45 PM

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North Korea

Putin Warns: Don't Push North Korea Into 'Dead End'

He's right. But he shouldn't leave diplomatic efforts to the U.S.

Ed Krayewski | 9.8.2017 2:25 PM

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North Korea

'Experts' Fear Trump Will Talk to Kim Jong Un, New York Times Reports

But talks, even bilateral ones, offer the best solutions.

Ed Krayewski | 8.31.2017 1:24 PM

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Foreign Policy

The Foolishness of Pursuing Regime Change in Iran

A certain amount of danger is unavoidable in a multinational world. And the dangers of trying to achieve total security are the worst dangers of all.

Steve Chapman | 6.29.2017 12:15 AM

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Donald Trump

Dial * for Trump

The president's phone diplomacy disrupts the status quo

Ed Krayewski | 5.1.2017 12:00 PM

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