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Dennis Rodman takes 'basketball diplomacy' to North Korea

Jessica PhelanFebruary 26, 2013 12:23

Kim Jong Un is rumored to be, like his father before him, a serious basketball fan.

China’s a third wheel in US-Japan relationship

Justin McCurryFebruary 22, 2013 12:18

TOKYO — An upcoming Washington visit for the Japanese prime minister will test a delicate balance between Japan, China, and the US.

John Kerry prepares for inaugural trip as secretary of state

Jean MacKenzieFebruary 21, 2013 14:49

The new secretary of state is losing no time in setting out his foreign policy agenda, first in a major speech at the University of Virginia, then with a two week “listening tour” to cement ties with allies and explore solutions to some of the thorniest foreign policy problems facing the United States.

Is Israel's West Bank expansion political suicide?

Noga TarnopolskyDecember 3, 2012 09:44

JERUSALEM ― Israel has suddenly found itself thrust into a diplomatic crisis. International outcry is mounting in reaction to its announcement that it would permit the building of 3,000 housing units in an area called E1, a move that would divide the West Bank in half.

Israel strike on Gaza may have undercut potential cease-fire

Noga TarnopolskyNovember 17, 2012 15:55

RAMALLAH — Palestinian leaders may have been negotiating a truce earlier this week that would have halted the launching of missiles from Gaza, but were undercut by the Israeli assassination of Ahmed Jabari, Hamas' military chief, a senior Palestinian official in Ramallah told GlobalPost.

Hillary Clinton promises US will back Gulf security

Luke BrowneMarch 31, 2012 12:28

Saturday’s meeting comes as the White House moves to deepen its ties with Gulf Arab nations, whose geography and oil reserves have made them crucial partners in US defense and energy security.

Colombia: Cuba not invited to Americas Summit

Luke BrowneMarch 8, 2012 07:30

Colombia is a close ally of the US, but President Juan Manuel Santos was eager to avoid a boycott of the summit on April 14-15 by leftist Bolivarian Alliance members like Venezuela and Ecuador.

World powers to hold fresh talks with Iran over nuclear program

Luke BrowneMarch 6, 2012 11:15

The EU’s acceptance, which follows the expansion of sanctions by Europe and the US to pressure Tehran to hold back on its nuclear program, paves the way for talks between Iran and the US, the UK, France, Russia, China and Germany to begin next month.

New Israeli ambassador to Egypt takes office, solidifying ties

Luke BrowneFebruary 27, 2012 19:25

Yaacov Amitai replaces Yitzhak Levanon, who was evacuated from Cairo in September along with the rest of the mission’s staff and their families after rioters stormed the Israeli embassy following the shooting of an Egyptian policeman on the Israel/Egypt border.

Israel presents Palestinians with border proposals and security arrangements

Luke BrowneJanuary 27, 2012 11:59

Wednesday's verbal presentation in Amman marks the first time that Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's administration has broached the issue of borders with the Palestinians.