On the Front Lines of Diplomacy, but at the Back of the Vaccine Queue
WASHINGTON — In the best of times, working at the United States Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo, was always difficult: Pollution, poor electricity, unreliable internet service...
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Blinken, Without Leaving Home, Tries to Mend Fences With Allies Abroad
Behind the jokes, however, there is frustration. Mr. Blinken and President Biden say the United States faces a herculean challenge in restoring bonds with key...
Seeking Fresh Start With Iraq, Biden Avoids Setting Red Lines With Iran
After a rocket attack that killed an American contractor in December 2019, the United States blamed Kataib Hezbollah, and bombed five of its bases. That...
To ‘Re-engage the World,’ Biden Looks to Win Over U.S. Diplomats First
WASHINGTON — Pledging to rebuild international alliances and bolster the United States’ moral standing, President Biden on Thursday outlined plans to “re-engage the world.” But...
Biden Will Restore U.S. Relations With Palestinians, Reversing Trump Cutoff
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will restore diplomatic relations with the Palestinian Authority, more than two years after President Donald J. Trump effectively ended them....
Mike Pompeo Leaves State Department With a Dubious Legacy
In Europe, Mr. Pompeo is credited with helping to strengthen NATO as a bulwark against Russia, including through increased military spending. Alexander R. Vershbow, a...
Strong Views and ‘Close to the Boss’: How U.S. Envoy Reshaped a Conflict
Previous administrations, he said, had struggled merely to bring the Palestinians to the bargaining table. Waiting for the Palestinians to agree to talks before moving...
Trump Refuses to Demand Political Appointees Resign
WASHINGTON — The White House has so far declined to ask for the resignations of its ambassadors and other political appointees, potentially delaying a turnover...
Trump Warns Iran of Retaliation After Attacks on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
WASHINGTON — President Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that he would hold it accountable “if one American is killed” in rocket attacks in Iraq that...
1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing Victims Are Assured Equal Compensation in Deal With Sudan
WASHINGTON — Victims of the 1998 bombings of two United States Embassies in East Africa will soon receive up to $485 million in compensation as...