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How Ukraine crisis echoes the Cold War – and how it doesn’tHow do you meet the challenge of a Cold War crisis 30 years after its official end? That’s one of the questions facing the U.S. as Russian troops mass along the Ukraine border.
For Biden presidency, Ukraine crisis offers a defining momentThe Ukraine crisis is testing President Biden’s desire to prioritize Asia over Europe, but it’s also allowing him to act on his pro-democracy principles.
Biden’s soft-power policy faces reality of Xi-Putin big-power worldPresident Biden’s foreign policy uses the language of soft power: alliances, democracy, moral authority. Can it adapt to the world of Xi and Putin?
School lunch: How Mary’s Meals nourishes young minds worldwideIt’s a powerful, if old, idea: A school lunch fortifies a child’s endurance. A salmon farmer’s global charity also sees it as a way to tackle poverty.
First LookWill Biden stay the course toward nuclear disarmament?When President Joe Biden took office last year, a historic shift in U.S. nuclear policy seemed likely. Now, with ongoing threats from Russia and China, experts say moving away from nuclear weapons may be more difficult.
Iran nuclear talks: Is US following path that failed with North Korea?The threats and posturing around the Iran nuclear talks suggest the U.S. and Iran are on a collision course. Can they find a way to restore trust?
The ExplainerTime to be clear on Taiwan? ‘Strategic ambiguity’ faces test.Facing an assertive China, some members of Congress want Washington to promise to defend Taiwan. But most experts support continued “strategic ambiguity.”
First LookHow Biden plans to lower the heat in Russia-Ukraine conflictPresident Joe Biden is working to de-escalate tensions and prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Behind the conflict lie concerns over Ukrainian autonomy, NATO’s influence in the region, and Russian use of force.
Democracy under siege? At summit, there’s more to the story.With much of the buzz around President Biden’s summit focused on repelling threats, global democracy advocates say there’s also much to celebrate.
First LookContinental collaboration: North America summit makes a comebackFor the first time since June 2016, the North America Leaders’ Summit between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is taking place in Washington. The three national leaders will seek common ground on divisive issues from climate to migration and trade.
Biden and Xi ‘meet’ and agree: US-China competition, not conflictMeeting virtually, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping did not resolve major disputes, but they did voice a commitment to responsible leadership. Is that enough?
How coup in Sudan challenges Biden’s desire to support democracyThe U.S. is invested in helping Sudan toward democracy. But the coup poses a challenge: How far should the Biden administration go to reach that goal?
Nuclear deal: Tough talk aside, can Russia and China get Iran to the table?U.S. admonitions that time is running out for the Iran nuclear deal are out of sync with its actions. For all sides, a rationale for a deal persists.
The Northwest Passage is thawing. Will US, Canada sail its waters together?With the Arctic melting, the U.S. and Canada are trying a cooperative approach to tapping the region’s thawing resources and trade routes.
Famine in Ethiopia: Is the world averting its eyes?After Ethiopia expelled U.N. humanitarian staff, the Security Council didn’t act. Has the world lost its devotion to the “responsibility to protect”?
First LookWhat is AUKUS? US, UK, and Australia team up in Indo-Pacific.On Wednesday, President Biden announced a new security alliance with Britain and Australia focused on the Indo-Pacific – likely heightening tensions with China. The alliance’s first priority is to bolster Australia’s defenses with nuclear-powered submarines.
Why end of Afghan war is not end of US-led nation buildingU.S. military-backed efforts to build democracies abroad are over for now. But that does not mean America has given up its nation-building ambitions.
The long shadow of terror: How fear reshaped democratic valuesIn its national security push, did the U.S. win the “war on terror” while losing the moral high ground of democratic values?
To pursue his global agenda, can Biden put Afghanistan behind him?The withdrawal from Afghanistan has fueled U.S. allies’ doubts about America. Is there a path to restore American moral authority and trustworthiness?
First LookEnd of the 'forever war': Last U.S. troops exit AfghanistanThe last U.S. military planes departed one minute before midnight in Kabul on Aug. 30. Some American citizens remain in Afghanistan but should be able to depart. The State Department has left open the possibility of resuming conditional diplomacy with the Taliban.
