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Biden鈥檚 democracy summit 2.0: Ukraine war spurs globalized formatTwo years into President Biden鈥檚 signature initiative, successful democracies from around the world are co-hosting a second democracy summit. What lessons can they provide?
Interview: Belarus leader in exile on 鈥榙efending our common values鈥�Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus? The exiled leader of Belarus鈥� pro-democracy movement,聽Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, points to a different view of her nation鈥檚 future.
Israel鈥檚 democracy fight: Why Biden is getting off the sidelinesCan the United States afford to treat the Israeli battle over judicial reform as just an internal matter? Not, the latest White House thinking holds, if it undercuts a pillar of the two democracies鈥� ties.
US-China conundrum: Can hotline diplomacy work if trust isn鈥檛 a goal?How do you preserve crisis communications with an adversary suspicious of your use of them? The U.S. is finding China isn鈥檛 interested in hotlines, and that spells trouble.
鈥榊ou have to find the small lights鈥�: The challenges for quake-hit TurkeyThe World Bank鈥檚 Alanna Simpson, who has worked on seismic risks in Turkey, speaks with the Monitor about the lessons of past quakes and the country鈥檚 response to the recent devastating temblor.
First LookUS moves to recover suspected Chinese spy balloon after shooting it downThe United States downed the Chinese balloon off the Carolina coast after it became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Adjusting to a big-power era, Germany and Japan enhance militariesJapan and Germany, World War II鈥檚 two great vanquished powers, are both enhancing the role and stature of military power in their diplomatic and security policies. Their motivations are similar.
First LookYellen calls for debt renegotiations between Zambia and ChinaU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who is touring African countries this week, says it is crucial to tackle Zambia鈥檚 debt crisis. Ms. Yellen is seeking to encourage fair American investment in a country predominantly financed by China.
Timing is everything: Why West is giving Ukraine heavier weapons nowThe West has deepened its commitment to arming Ukraine, in part because Ukraine has shown an ability to fight effectively, but also as a response to Russia鈥檚 own resolve and the war鈥檚 sheer brutality.
Biden in Mexico: Crises on the agenda, but opportunity is in the airThe three North American leaders meeting in Mexico next week are well positioned to take advantage of shifts in global trade. But they have pressing short-term crises to overcome first.
First LookWNBA star Brittney Griner released in prisoner exchange with RussiaWNBA star Brittney Griner is safe in American custody and heading home, says President Joe Biden. The United States released convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in exchange, though another American citizen still remains jailed in Russia.
How can US woo a distrustful Pakistan? Flood relief was a start.Almost reflexive anti-Americanism in Pakistan speaks to a broken relationship between the two countries. But soft power and person-to-person diplomacy are seen as ways to restore trust.
Will US political support for Ukraine survive the midterms?Americans mostly see supporting Ukraine as the right thing to do, and the war as 鈥渨innable.鈥� That could change, and the incoming Congress is likely to be less supportive of funding the war effort.
Biden鈥檚 UN balancing act: Condemning war while advocating broad agendaOn Ukraine, President Biden is conducting his signature global defense of democracy. But at the U.N., he stressed other vital challenges that much of the world cares more about.
Pelosi in Taiwan: Stress test for the Biden-Xi relationshipEven amid mounting tensions, analysts say Presidents Biden and Xi both appreciate the need for calm and dialogue.
Global response to soaring food prices: Generosity is just a startTo address global food insecurity made worse by the Ukraine war, world leaders are looking beyond mere aid, focusing on increased food production and improved supply chains.
Beset at home, can Biden in Europe renew faith in US leadership?President Biden has a hard act to follow in Europe after his stands against autocracy and Russian aggression. Can competing with China freshen his moral leadership?
CommentarySummit of the Americas: Our reporter鈥檚 search for something to hope forThe Summit of the Americas went from a hopeful high point in Miami to a U.S. president-less event in Lima years later. Doubts about U.S. priorities linger, but the Biden administration is sending its A team to Los Angeles.
Summit of the Americas: Biden鈥檚 leadership challenged in own backyardThe Summit of the Americas is proving rough terrain for President Biden鈥檚 global leadership. His ability to inspire trust is compromised by principles he has articulated for his presidency.
How pro-Ukraine alliance鈥檚 success explains why Biden is in AsiaPresident Biden consistently has extolled the value of alliances. His rallying of European allies in the Ukraine crisis suggests his trip to Asia sends a timely signal.