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Hopes and fears: Why Cuban protesters rally American left and rightNew Biden administration sanctions on Cuba officials are further proof the island nation stirs strong passions across the U.S. political spectrum.
FocusIn the dark of night: Did exit from Afghan base diminish US leadership?President Biden has pledged to restore U.S. leadership and moral standards. But the sudden abandonment of the Bagram base has undercut that message.
Why Maduro blames US for Venezuela鈥檚 domestic woesSanctions are a famously blunt instrument. Is Venezuela鈥檚 Maduro using the pandemic 鈥� and U.S. sanctions 鈥� to maintain his narrative, and control?
Biden-Putin summit: At frosty moment, 鈥榞limmers of confidence鈥�Will the Biden-Putin summit in Geneva help the U.S. and Russia achieve a stable relationship? Meeting face to face was important, both men said.
First LookAhead of Putin summit, Biden eases tensions over trade with EUOne of the world鈥檚 largest corporate trade disputes has been resolved. During President Biden鈥檚 overseas tour, the U.S. and Europe announced a five-year suspension of long-standing tariffs, ending their 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies.
From China to cyber, has Biden agenda reinvigorated NATO?President Biden鈥檚 approach has helped inject a renewed sense of purpose into the NATO alliance. But could its focus become too diffuse?
Reporter鈥檚 notebook: How Biden鈥檚 5 predecessors fared on NATO stageHow President Biden鈥檚 five predecessors have performed at NATO summits has molded and influenced how Europe views the alliance leader聽鈥� and the U.S.
In Europe, a stern test for Biden vow that 鈥楢merica is back鈥�When President Biden says the U.S. is recommitted to its leadership role, should Europe believe him? Or has America 鈥� and the world 鈥� changed?
Why more Democrats are pressing Biden to support Palestinian rightsSome Democrats are pressing the White House to take a tougher line on Israel and challenging President Biden to take a stand on human rights.
South Korea to push Biden on North Korea diplomacySouth Korean President Moon Jae-in聽is anxious to resume stalled talks to curb North Korea鈥檚 nuclear buildup. But the Biden administration has been less enthusiastic about direct negotiations with Pyongyang in the near future.
Can US be honest broker in Israeli-Palestinian conflict?President Joe Biden is calling for an Israeli-Palestinian cease-fire.聽But his approach is also 鈥済iving Israel space鈥� to counter Hamas, experts say.
First LookPutin's local worker ban leaves US embassy in Russia shorthandedThe U.S. Embassy in Moscow was forced to cut its consular staff by 75% and limit its services to only 鈥渓ife-and-death鈥� situations after an order from President Vladimir Putin that bans 鈥渦nfriendly鈥� countries from hiring local employees came into effect.
Americans鈥� compassion in a tidy box: CARE packages turn 75The CARE packages sent to Europe 75 years ago conveyed an important message of American compassion. Today, they鈥檙e icons of U.S. soft power.
For Biden, vaccine patent waiver is a test of US leadershipPresident Biden鈥檚 support for a vaccine patent waiver got mixed reviews. But it signaled his intent to return the U.S. to global moral leadership.
To tell the truth? From Armenia to Afghanistan, a new US diplomacy.From the Armenian genocide to Afghanistan realities, speaking the plain truth is in vogue in U.S. foreign policy. It helps focus on what鈥檚 important.
What securing China鈥檚 cooperation on climate change may cost USCan nations collide one day and work together the next? To do so is central to Biden鈥檚 China policy. Climate change provides a chance to cooperate.
First LookClimate change: Where China and US find grounds for agreementChina and the United States announced that they 鈥渁re committed to cooperating with each other聽and with other countries to tackle the climate crisis."聽
Hosting Japan鈥檚 leader first, Biden signals new global prioritiesThat聽Japan鈥檚 prime minister is the first foreign leader to visit the Biden White House sends a powerful message of shared principles.
First LookFollowing Russian election interference, US expels diplomatsThe United States plans to expel 10 Russian diplomats and impose new sanctions in response to Russia's hacking campaign and its interference in U.S. elections last year. Will these steps have any effect on Russia鈥檚 behavior?
Biden seeks return to Iran deal. Can he bring Americans with him?As the U.S. negotiates a way back to the Iran nuclear deal, President Biden must navigate hardened attitudes among Republicans and even Democrats.