Europe
Russian hawks push Putin to escalate as US crosses more ‘red lines’
Timeline: The Kremlin’s critics are growing louder as Moscow fails to back up threats against Washington’s involvement in the war.
September 12, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Blinken-Wang Yi meeting marked by sharp words and confrontation
Both sides took the opportunity to talk after the balloon shoot down to express anger and indignation and it was not helpful.
February 21, 2023
Middle East
A game of Snakes & Ladders: Blinken takes US back to square one in Israel
Several complex strategies are in play and the Secretary of State knows this — much to the disadvantage of the 'pawns' on the ground.
February 01, 2023
Middle East
As Blinken visits Israel amid violence, US confirms drone attacks on Iran
While affirming Washington's strategy against Tehran, Blinken will have to convince Netanyahu against flaming an Israeli-Palestinian war.
January 31, 2023
Asia-Pacific
China is sending interesting signals to the US. Is anyone listening?
The key is whether the White House can lose the baggage and take Beijing's leadership shuffles and recent posturing seriously.
January 30, 2023
Middle East
An inauspicious start to Biden's democracies v. autocracies campaign
It was odd that Blinken chose to meet with Middle East autocrats in Israel at the same time Biden was marshaling the forces of the 'rules based order.'
March 29, 2022
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