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Trump Fixates on Trade in Meetings With South Korea’s President
Moon sticks to stressing the importance of the bilateral relationship.
In Swift and Historic Shift, Germany Approves Same-Sex Marriage
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s abrupt willingness to take up the issue leads to swift action in German parliament.
SitRep: Pentagon Outlines Russian Threat; U.S. Builds New Raqqa Militia; Trump Delivers Beijing One-Two Punch
Beijing Building New Military Sites in SCS; Army General Says Running Out of Bombs
Trump Comes Through for Taiwan With $1.3 Billion Arms Sale
The State Department notified Congress of the sale, relieving concerns about a prolonged delay to appease Beijing.
Senate Sends Revised Sanctions Bill to House for Agonizing Choice
The still-aggressive bill would toughen sanctions on Russia, putting the GOP and White House in a bind.
Qatari Foreign Minister Says Looking Into Legal Action Against Other Gulf States
“Qatar is not isolated,” he insists.
Trump Sanctions Chinese Firms and Individuals Over North Korea
The move is a sharp escalation from last week, when Trump seemed to credit China for its efforts to stop Kim Jong-un.
Surprise House Vote Rolls Back Authority for the ‘War on Terror’
After 16 years, the legal basis for post-9/11 military action may finally be put to rest.
Pentagon: Russia Very Much a Threat to the United States
In a new report, the Defense Intelligence Agency highlights Moscow’s fear of regime change and increased military spending as reason to take Russia seriously.
One Last Chance to Reunite Cyprus?
There’s political will. That doesn’t mean there’s a practical way.
Islamic State Revenues Down 80 Percent from 2015
A new report says the caliphate’s days are numbered.
North Korea Will Be the Elephant in the Room With Moon and Trump
Moon's visit could show whether the US-Korean partnership is waxing or waning.
SitRep: Defense Budget Fight Teed Up; South Korean President Meets Trump; U.S. and Iran in Syria
Turkey and Kurds Trade Fire; ISIS Moves Into Northern Afghanistan; Nikki Haley Adopts Trump’s Chaos Theory of Global Leadership
The Hague Just Reminded Us Why Safe Zones May Not Be Safe
A Hague ruling has implicated Dutch soldiers in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre that occurred in a U.N.-designated safe zone.
Nikki Haley and Trump’s Doctrine of Diplomatic Chaos
The U.S. envoy to the U.N. concedes that American foreign policy is unpredictable, and that's OK.
Germans Cut Off Commerce Secretary in Mid-Speech
Video of Wilbur Ross speaking at a conference in Germany went black after he went over time.
Israeli Minister Plans a Floating Island Off the Coast of Gaza
Why build a seaport in Gaza when you could build a brand new island? Security, that’s why.
Chinese Oil Giant Cuts Off Fuel Sales to North Korea
But amid fears of the hermit kingdom’s instability, the measure isn’t likely to be permanent.
Thank Putin, Not Trump, For NATO’s New Defense Spending Boost
NATO allies plan to increase defense spending this year, but Trump can’t take full credit.
Could the Bizarre Helicopter Attack in Venezuela Be a Turning Point?
The former police officer behind the stunt said it was against a "criminal government."
SitRep: Mattis Hits Russia, Backs NATO; Tillerson, Lavrov, and Syria; American Taliban Release Coming
ISIS Raqqa Plan, Big Cyber Attack; Another CEO heading to the Pentagon
Saudis Shrug Off Arms Sale Freeze, Convinced Qatar Will Bend
As the diplomatic rift drags on, neither side shows much willingness to budge.
Intel Reports Prompt U.S. Warning to Assad Over Chemical Weapons
The warning comes after weeks of military clashes between U.S. forces and Iranian-backed fighters and Syrian troops.
Google Hit With EU Record $2.7 Billion Fine
The company says European regulators underestimate the benefits Google brings small merchants.
Ukraine Hit by Massive Cyberattack
It’s unclear who or what is behind it.
Basically Everyone but Russia Now Looks on the U.S. Less Favorably
The U.S. is less popular under Trump.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Paves a Path Toward Gay Marriage
Merkel and her conservative allies have long resisted legalizing the practice.
SitRep: White House Warns Assad; U.N. Ambo. Adds Russia to List; Mattis Talks Dividing Up Syria
More Missiles; More Problems; Pentagon Threatens Citizenship Program; Lasers!; Senators Block Saudi Arms Sales
DHS Strips Funding From Group That Counters Neo-Nazi Violence
Trump’s approach to fighting extremism puts law enforcement front and center. Critics say that’s dangerous.
Can Modi Turn India From a ‘True Friend’ to the U.S. to a Friend Forever?
The two men know deal making. Whether they understand how to forge lasting U.S-Indian relations is another matter.
Russia Denies Its Soccer Players Are Doped Up
Authorities are looking into whether every member of Russia’s 2014 team was on performance enhancing drugs.
Supreme Court Allows Limited Version of Trump’s Travel Ban
The court has decided to hear the case in the fall.
A British Deal, an Indian Declaration, a Supreme Court Announcement: The Weekend Behind, the Week Ahead
What you might have missed in the past few days, and what to watch in those to come.
SitRep: CIA’s Secret Syria Contacts; Tillerson Bashed by Anonymous WH Officials; State Shuttering Afghan Office
Pentagon Push in Africa; Israel and Syria Spar; U.S. Arming Jets in South Korea
EU Underwhelmed by U.K.’s Brexit Offer for EU Nationals
"It was not a breakthrough," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
State Department to Scrap Afghanistan-Pakistan Envoy
The administration aims to streamline diplomatic outreach to South Asia just as it ramps up the military presence there.
Tough Demands on Qatar Unlikely to Resolve Diplomatic Fight
Qatar, meanwhile, maintains there is no basis to the other Arab states' claims.
Situation Report: Unintended Consequences in Syria; Help wanted at CFIUS; Torture allegations in Yemen; Trump’s Tapes; and a bit more.
By David Francis, Adam Rawnsley, and FP Staff U.S. taxpayers are helping Bashar Al-Assad in eastern Syria. Aide shipments heavily funded by American and European ...
Trump’s Likely Pick for India Ambassador Actually Knows a Lot About India
Kenneth Juster’s diplomatic background may help reassure jittery allies ahead of the first Trump-Modi summit.
Trump Dispels Rumor He Started That There Are Tapes of Comey Talks
Trump's latest tweets appear to dispel one of the more intriguing mysteries of his young presidency.
Two Japanese Banks Bail on London Ahead of Brexit
The exodus from the City is starting to look like a stampede.
SitRep: North Korea Wrangling; Hill Wrestles With Russia Sanctions; Debate Over Syria Strategy Continues
Blast in Afghanistan; ISIS Blows Up Historic Mosque; Taliban Releases Hostage Video
China Offers to Roll Out the Red Carpet for Ivanka and Jared
The power couple's growing foreign-policy portfolio also highlights conflicts of interest.
Mattis, Tillerson Slam North Korea After Warmbier Death
Senior U.S. officials are still trying to get China to help rein in the Hermit Kingdom.
Wall Street Journal Fires Correspondent Over Dealings With Iranian-Born Mogul
A necessary reminder you shouldn’t get involved in business with your sources.
There’s No Timetable for Trump to Renegotiate NAFTA
The business community wants a quick resolution, but the U.S. trade rep says this is unlikely.
SitRep: Huge Changes in Saudi; Iranian Drones Downed in Syria, Pakistan; Mattis Praises Ukraine in Russia Fight
State Dept. Slams Saudi; U.S. and China Defense Officials Meet
Saudi Arabia Deports 15,000 Qatari Camels
Dromedaries are the latest victims of the feud among Gulf states.
Ukraine’s President Has a Remarkably Low-Key Meeting With Trump
Poroshenko, worried he wouldn’t meet Trump at all, downplayed his arrival in D.C., but pleased is with the administration's stance.
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