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From left, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, U.S. President Joe Biden and Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz speak as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, back, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin

How the war in Ukraine is challenging the long-sought pivot to Asia

May 19, 2022
President Biden is traveling to Japan and South Korea this week — his first trip to Asia since taking office. Like presidents before him, he's seeking to reorient U.S. foreign policy toward Asia.
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Opinion
President Biden waves as he prepares to depart the airport after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, on June 16.

Opinion: We Don't Need A Biden Doctrine Dividing The World Into Good And Bad

Jun 22, 2021
President Biden sees foreign policy as a battle between democracies and autocracies — and that's a flawed doctrine, according to analysts Aaron David Miller and Richard Sokolsky.
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Opinion
President-elect Joe Biden introduces key foreign policy and national security nominees and appointments at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del., on Nov. 24.

Opinion: With Biden, America Is Back — But Not At The Head Of The Table

Dec 02, 2020
The world needs convincing that the U.S. can lead again, and it may not let it, according to foreign policy experts Aaron David Miller and Richard Sokolsky.
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Live Updates: Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Kim Jong Un inspects troops ahead of North Korea's 70th anniversary parade in Pyongyang in 2018. At least one foreign policy expert warns that U.S. adversaries could take advantage of the uncertainty stemming from President Trump's positive coronavirus t

Could U.S. Adversaries Exploit America's Moment Of Confusion?

Oct 02, 2020
President Trump's battle with the coronavirus could create an opportunity for Iran, China, Russia or North Korea to take advantage of America's seeming leadership vacuum.
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Technology
Facebook says the fake accounts it removed focused mainly on Southeast Asia. But they also included some content about the U.S. election, which did not gain a large following.

Facebook Removes Chinese Accounts Posting About Foreign Policy, 2020 Election

Sep 22, 2020
Most of the operation's activity focused on Chinese interests in the South China Sea but also included some content about U.S. politics.
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Opinion
The U.S. Navy says a limpet mine put a hole in this Panama-flagged, Japanese-owned tanker anchored off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The limpet mines used to attack the tanker near the Strait of Hormuz resemble mines displayed by Iran, a Navy explosive

Opinion: Why War With Iran Is Bad For Trump — And America

Jun 20, 2019
Iran's shoot-down of a U.S. drone underscores the growing risk of conflict between the countries. If war occurs, President Trump will wish he stayed out, write Aaron David Miller and Richard Sokolsky.
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World
The USS Arlington, shown in December in Morehead City, N.C., has been sent to the Middle East to bolster an aircraft carrier force sent to counter alleged threats from Iran.

What To Know About The Sudden Talk Of War With Iran

May 22, 2019
Lately, the White House has been talking as if conflict with Iran could soon erupt. Here's a look at how the talk has turned so bellicose and what the risks are.
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Politics
President Donald Trump hugs the American flag before his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Trump Slams Russia Investigation And Green New Deal At CPAC

Mar 02, 2019
The President spoke for more than two hours at the annual gathering of right-wing activists, and also touched on foreign policy during a fiery speech to his conservative base.
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Politics
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey addresses a crowd in New Hampshire, which happens to be a key early presidential primary state.

The Next Commander In Chief? Democrats Hone Foreign Policy Pitches

Dec 19, 2018
A key step in running for president: laying out a foreign-policy vision showing he or she can command the military and keep the country safe. Several likely candidates are hard at work on this front.
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Goats and Soda
Pope Francis spoke to the ambassadors to the Holy See at the Sistine Chapel on Monday.

How To Make The World A Better Place In 2018, According To Pope Francis

Jan 09, 2018
He spoke about topics in the headlines but also voiced concerns about the risks of technology and the need to develop better drugs without worrying about profits.
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Parallels
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says ISIS is defeated in Iraq.

These Are The Winners In The Game Of Foreign Policy For 2017

Dec 21, 2017
NPR foreign correspondents weigh in on the politicians and political forces that helped shape the world in 2017.
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National Security
President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping leave a business leaders event in Beijing on Nov. 9. Trump's national security strategy acknowledges that some world powers may be both allies and competitors.

Trump To Outline His Blueprint For Military And Foreign Policy

Dec 18, 2017
President Trump will set out his national security strategy, stressing strong defense, homeland protection and economic prosperity. It could help guide decisions on defense spending and trade talks.
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Politics
During his tenure as president, Trump has signed a series of executive orders rolling back Obama-era regulations.

How Trump Has Put His Mark On Policy, Slowly

Nov 06, 2017
A year after the consequential 2016 presidential election, some policies have changed. Others have remained surprisingly sticky.
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Politics
George Papadopoulos, left, pleaded guilty earlier this month to lying to FBI agents about a series of meetings he took and planned while he was a foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign.

First Guilty Plea In Russia Probe: Who Is George Papadopoulos?

Oct 31, 2017

The former Trump campaign adviser pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents. A year ago, he was in the news for reportedly embellishing his resume.

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Politics
Former Exxon Mobil executive Rex Tillerson testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan. 11 during his confirmation hearing for secretary of state.

Trump Gets His Man At The State Department

Feb 01, 2017
Rex Tillerson, the former oil company CEO, will now head America's foreign policy, as skeptical diplomats wait for what's next.
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Asia
President Trump and Defense Secretary James Mattis speak on Inauguration Day. Mattis travels to South Korea and Japan this week in the administration's first major foreign trip.

The 'America First' President Sends His Defense Secretary To Asia

Feb 01, 2017
This week Defense Secretary James Mattis takes his first overseas trip, to South Korea and Japan. The U.S. allies are eager to hear what he has to say.
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Politics
Since 1949, adjusted for inflation, aside from the post-Sept. 11 buildup, only in 1986 and 1987 (during the Reagan administration) did the U.S. spend more on its military than it does now.

The Trump Foreign Policy Doctrine — In 3 Points

Jan 20, 2017
When the clock struck noon, the White House website switched over to signify Donald Trump becoming the new president. And on that site, Trump laid out how he would approach the world.
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Politics
Rainbow-colored lights shine on the White House to celebrate today's US Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage June 26, 2015 in Washington, DC.

Scorecard For A Departing President: Assessing Obama's Successes And Shortcomings

Jan 10, 2017

As President Obama prepares to deliver his farewell message to the country, we look back at the legacy the last eight years might leave.

NPR
Politics
Donald Trump spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Conference in March when he was a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination.

Trump Tweets Give A Glimpse Into Foreign Policy Approach

Dec 28, 2016
The president-elect's comments on Israel, China and nuclear policy also highlight how reactionary comments on social media can immediately spur international concern and attention.
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Politics
Russian President Vladimir Putin enters the St. George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow.

How The Trump Campaign Weakened The Republican Platform On Aid To Ukraine

Aug 06, 2016
The changes to the GOP platform also highlight a rare instance where Trump agrees with President Obama's policy.
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Politics
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a recent meeting of Russia's Cabinet in the Kremlin. Security experts say Russia is behind the DNC hack.

Why Would Vladimir Putin Want To Leak The DNC Emails?

Jul 25, 2016
Russian intelligence services are the main suspects behind the hacking of DNC emails, and many Democrats warn that the Russian president has stepped into American politics in an unprecedented way.
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Politics
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivered a national security speech in San Diego that harshly criticized Republican candidate Donald Trump's foreign policy positions.

Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump 'Temperamentally Unfit' For White House

Jun 02, 2016
"This is not someone who should ever have the nuclear codes. Because it's not hard to imagine Donald Trump leading us into a war just because somebody got under his very thin skin," Clinton said.
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Politics
Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, gave an outline of his worldview and foreign policy goals in an address in Washington Wednesday.

Trump Reset? Sober Foreign Policy Address Gives Peek Into 'Trump Doctrine'

Apr 27, 2016
The New York billionaire's speech was short on specifics, but was more subdued and serious than often seen on the campaign trail, a sign of Trump's attempt to project a presidential tone.
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The Two-Way
President Obama speaks during a news conference at the Nuclear Security Summit on Friday in Washington.

Obama Questions Trump's Knowledge About Foreign Policy And 'The World Generally'

Apr 01, 2016
President Obama said Donald Trump's statements on nuclear issues show he "doesn't know much about foreign policy, or nuclear policy, or the Korean Peninsula, or the world generally."
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Politics
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke about counterterrorism strategy during address at Stanford University on March 23, 2016.

Clinton Takes On Cruz And Trump Foreign Policy

Mar 23, 2016
Speaking at Stanford University, Clinton argued Republicans' approach to fighting ISIS "make America less safe and the world more dangerous."

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