foreign policy

Feb 24, 2025
“Chokepoints” looks at the rewards and risks of modern U.S. economic warfare
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Sanctions are like antibiotics, says “Chokepoints” author Edward Fishman. When used too much or too frequently, they can become less effective.
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Jul 29, 2024
Sanctions are a flawed foreign policy tool. Is there one that’s not?
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The U.S. increasingly uses economic curbs against bad actors, reports The Washington Post’s Jeff Stein. But some consequences are unintended.
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Feb 6, 2019
President Trump’s "bold new diplomacy" and global relationships
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A two-day summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un was announced at this year's State of the Union address.
Dec 4, 2018
Trump hits the pause button on raising tariffs on Chinese goods
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The U.S. has delayed a tariff hike for 90 days while it negotiates with China.
Jan 3, 2018
What does the U.S get back for its foreign aid spending?
Over the past few days, President Donald Trump has tweeted quite a bit about foreign aid. On New Year’s Day, he complained about the amount of foreign aid we send to Pakistan and criticized its government for not doing more to stop terrorism. Yesterday, he targeted aid to Palestinians, questioning whether payments should continue. What […]
Apr 17, 2017
The U.S. faces a complicated landscape on the Korean peninsula
Things are heating up on the Korean peninsula, you may have heard. A senior official told the BBC that North Korea will test missiles weekly. South Korea has doubled down on a missile defense system that China finds threatening. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has said all options are on the table to contain North […]
Mar 17, 2017
The U.S. spends a lot less on foreign aid than you think
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Besides goodwill, there are other advantages to giving.
Mar 17, 2017
How will Merkel approach her meeting with Trump?
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The German chancellor will likely have a lot weighing on her mind as she meets POTUS for the first time.
Mar 13, 2017
Amid tension, Merkel comes to Washington
This week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is making her first visit to the White House since President Donald Trump took office. It comes after both world leaders leveled heavy criticisms against each other on many things, including policies on trade and immigration. What’s at stake? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Dec 16, 2016
What’s the current status of U.S. sanctions on Russia?
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Yesterday, President Obama vowed to punish Russia for its recent cyber attacks.