diplomacy
A fresh call for ‘pingpong diplomacy’ on the 50th anniversary of the first US-China games
The 1971 Table Tennis World Championship featuring US and Chinese teams has never been forgotten. Now, original players are calling for renewed diplomacy as tensions continue to mount between the two countries.
In 'Our Man,' diplomat Richard Holbrooke is both an egotist and idealist
After deportation, a family from Wisconsin will start anew in Cambodia
Can Pompeo get the State Department 'back at the big kids’ table'?
So, what does Pompeo have that Tillerson doesn't?
Madeleine Albright: 'Many of the best diplomats are women'
Does gender play a role in the art of diplomacy? A discussion with Madeleine Albright and Wendy Sherman on gender, diplomacy and the Trump administration.
On being Korean in America in the time of the ‘Axis of Evil’ and ‘Rocket Man’
This is how Ju-Hyun Park learned to distance himself from being Korean in America.
US expels Cuban diplomats in the latest threat to US-Cuban relations
The US says Cuba failed to protect Americans on Cuban soil, while Cuba says Americans are just looking for an excuse to punish the country.
How Russian meddling impacted the American Revolution
Foreign help was critical to the success of the American Revolution. Many people know about the important roles played by France and Spain. But less well-known is the indirect help the US got from Russia. On this July 4, we explore how Russia accidentally helped the American fight for independence.
Qatar responds to Gulf nations' demands as deadline is extended
Gulf countries extended the deadline on demands that Qatar end support for the Muslim Brotherhood, shut Al Jazeera, downgrade ties with Iran and close a Turkish base.
Modi is about to become the first Indian prime minister to visit Israel
The visit marks 25 years since India and Israel established diplomatic relations and comes after billions of dollars in defense deals.
Trump meets Turkey's Erdogan as the US vows to arm his enemies
Presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan stood side by side at the White House on Tuesday and promised to work through strained ties despite the Turkish leader's stern warning about Washington's arming of a Kurdish militia.
Trump praises 'fantastic job' of Egyptian leader widely accused of human rights violations
Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi met his counterpart and admirer Donald Trump in Washington Monday for a "reboot" of relations following years of tension with the American president's predecessor.
A history of undiplomatic insults
The Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte got a lot of attention for using a crude insult when talking about President Obama. But he's not the first statesman to be crass and insulting.
Canada wants to revive diplomatic ties with Iran
In contrast to its US allies, the Canadians want to normalize relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Conservative-led government in Ottawa abruptly cut off ties with Iran in 2012. Now, the new Liberal government says it’s time to turn the page.