Trump Administration Labels 4 More Chinese News Outlets 'Foreign Missions'
The State Department's new listing of Chinese media escalates a tit-for-tat scrap over journalists that kicked off earlier in the year.
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After Unprecedented Strains With Longtime Friend U.S., Kosovo Has A New Government
Albin Kurti, ousted as prime minister in March, clashed with the U.S. envoy who is tasked with encouraging peace talks between Kosovo and Serbia. Kurti refused to drop tariffs on Serbian goods.
Opinion: Gulf Partners Can No Longer Afford To Stay The Course With U.S. Iran Policy
It is not in the Gulf Arab states' interest to stay the course with current U.S. Iran policy, write former Pentagon officials Bilal Y. Saab and Michael P. Mulroy. Doing so could lead them to war.
Opinion: The Coronavirus Crisis Presents An Opportunity To End War In Ukraine
"Especially during a pandemic, it is insanity for Russian-led forces and Ukrainians to be killing each other," write former U.S. envoys to Ukraine William B. Taylor, Steven Pifer and John E. Herbst.
Opinion: Despite No Major Deal During Trump's Visit To India, There Was Progress
Although no major trade deal was produced during President Trump's visit to India, there were other signs of progress in the U.S.-India relationship, writes the Brookings Institution's Tanvi Madan.
For U.S. And China, Coronavirus Adds Pressure To Relationship Already Under Strain
"Right now, the U.S.-China relationship is suffering from a deep deficit of trust," says Evan Medeiros, a former National Security Council chief adviser for Asia.
'No Longer A Friend': Ukrainians Are Losing Faith In The U.S.
"America used to be a beacon of freedom, liberty and anti-corruption efforts. Now a lot of Ukrainians feel like ... we are by ourselves," says a Ukrainian political commentator.
Opinion: Trump's Fundamentally Flawed 'Vision' For Mideast Peace
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro warns of "severe ramifications" from the plan. The major problems, he writes, "result from having talked to only one side in the conflict — Israel."
Saudi Arabia Sought Dialogue With Iran. Then The U.S.-Iranian Conflict Escalated
The U.S. killing of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani has boosted Saudi fears about becoming embroiled in escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
Opinion: Ukraine Used Diplomacy; Russia Used Disinformation. The Difference Is Key
As we head into the 2020 elections, we must do a better job of distinguishing between diplomacy and destructive disinformation, writes former diplomat Brett Bruen.