US Will Spend $89M To Eradicate Russian Landmines In Ukraine
One hundred demining teams will work over the next year to clear the areas Russia held
Cyber Ambassador Pick Wants to Bring 'Coherence' to Tech Diplomacy Efforts
Nathaniel Fick, the former Marine and head of Center for a New American Security, also wants more deterrence efforts in cyberspace.
How Biden Can Win His Middle East Trip
The president can advance U.S. interests and regain the region’s trust, if he evolves his messages and policies.
US Pushing Monitoring Body to Extend Russian War-Crimes Inquest
The OSCE already did one fact-finding mission in March; U.S. diplomats are whipping up support for another.
Lawmakers Seek To Flex Dormant Foreign-Policy Muscle On Capitol Hill
“Right now we have an unbroken streak of one,” a Senate aide told Defense One.
'Decimated' By Trump, State Dept. Is Falling Short of Some Key Biden Goals
The department is rebuilding, looking to fill vacancies and budget shortfalls.
Hiring for the Foreign Service Is Getting an Overhaul
The nearly 100-year-old test will play less of a role in picking candidates.
As Clouds Gather in Eastern Europe, Nuclear Diplomacy is More Important Than Ever
More must be done to keep tensions over Ukraine from deepening nuclear instability.
US’ Written Response To Russia ‘Isn’t About Concession,’ Blinken says
NATO and U.S. officials proposed ideas to cooperate with Moscow, an attempt to avert conflict over Ukraine.
Blinken Delivers Closing Argument In Rebuke of Russia
America’s top diplomat refuted Russia’s claims that it is acting in self-defense on the Ukrainian border.
Private Group Keeps Afghanistan Evacuations Flying Despite Ground Halt
Group leader: “There are Americans saying, ‘Help me, help me, help me.’ And the State Department is saying, ‘Fill out your form in triplicate.’”
Austin Rejects ‘Red Lines’ for Taiwan, Ukraine
As crises loom, defense secretary reveals a bit of his diplomacy-first thinking.
Diplomacy Is the Key to Reducing US Forces in the Mideast
The Pacific pivot need not reduce Middle East security—if the U.S. can get its partners on board.
China Ambassador Nominee ‘Concerned’ By Beijing’s Nuke Buildup
In his confirmation hearing, Nicholas Burns also talked about more American help for Taiwan and NATO’s views on China.
30 State Department Nominees, Including NATO Ambassador, Advance To Full Senate
Just two Biden ambassadors have been confirmed so far.
Mind the ‘Middle Powers’ Gap
While pivoting from terrorism to great powers, the U.S. should pay far more attention those countries caught in the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism.
Biden’s Best Chance to Get Back on Course with Europe
The president should send his best team to NATO and EU talks, find common ground on China, and repair the damage done by the AUKUS submarine deal.
Austin, Milley Say White House Was Advised to Keep US Troops in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan evacuation that resulted was “a logistical success but a strategic failure,” Milley said.
Are Directed-Energy Weapons Behind the Havana Syndrome?
As an aerospace engineer and former Vice Chair of the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, I can attest to the effectiveness of such weapons.
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