Tag: Foreign Policy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, April 4, 2025.

Zelensky invites Trump to Ukraine in bid to combat ‘Russian narratives’ in US

Emily Hallas · April 14, 2025 2:55 pm

In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after a news conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington. Former President Joe Biden has often touted the personal relationships he’s developed with world leaders over nearly 50 years in national politics as a factor that makes him uniquely equipped to revitalize the reputation of the United States following the presidency of Trump. He’s mentioned to aides that he’s developed a strong rapport with Erdoğan over the years, according to a senior administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.

Courage, Strength, and Optimism

Erdogan keeps pulling fast ones on Trump to harm American business

Michael Rubin · April 14, 2025 2:13 pm

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) speaks at a news conference about the Protect Our Probationary Employees Act on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Washington.

Chris Van Hollen vows to visit El Salvador if Maryland man deported there isn’t returned by midweek

Ross O'Keefe · April 14, 2025 1:32 pm

Witkoff peace talks with Iran were ‘positive and constructive’: White House

Jack Birle · April 12, 2025 3:27 pm

Turkish President Recep Erdogan

Beltway Confidential

Congress needs to ensure Israel’s qualitative military edge against Turkey

Michael Rubin · April 11, 2025 12:29 pm

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance tour the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, Friday, March 28, 2025.

Pentagon removes Greenland base commander Susannah Meyers after Vance visit

Emily Hallas · April 11, 2025 9:41 am

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks after presenting national medals to individuals at a ceremony in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.

China raises tariffs on US to 125% to match Trump’s rate

Emily Hallas · April 11, 2025 8:32 am

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington.

Beltway Confidential

Why Trump’s China tariffs are good, and his 10% tariffs for others are bad

Tom Rogan · April 10, 2025 2:04 pm

President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington.

Hassett says tariff deals are ‘moving fast’ as Trump ‘closing in’ on 20 offers

Emily Hallas · April 10, 2025 11:40 am

Venezuelan opposition leader promises reparations for Laken Riley and others affected by Tren de Aragua

Ross O'Keefe · April 9, 2025 2:40 pm

President Donald Trump speaks before signing the Laken Riley Act in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington.

Trump’s tariffs are trampling alliances against China

Tom Rogan · April 9, 2025 2:13 pm

American academic arrested in Thailand accused of criticizing monarchy

Ross O'Keefe · April 9, 2025 11:43 am