Russia desires a written commitment from the U.S. regarding the draft treaty. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in…
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India Permits U.S. Pork Imports for the First Time
Successful negotiations two decades in the making. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced last week that the country of India would be…
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U.S., Russia and NATO Remain at Odds Over Ukraine
Parties are pessimistic about a quick resolution. In high-level diplomatic meetings on Monday, the United States and Russia did not reach an agreement over Ukraine. The U.S. dismissed…
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U.S.-Japan Make Joint Statement on Indo-Pacific Security
Maintain strong objection to China’s ongoing claims for power. The U.S. Department of Defense released a joint statement last week made by the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee. Secretary…
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Diplomatic Talks Over Ukraine Begin
Tensions between the West and Russia continue to mount. Delegations from the United States and Russia have kicked off a week of talks Monday in Geneva. It is expected…
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Joint Chiefs Chairman Concerned Over Russia
Indicators of Russian military moves are “worrying,” he said. Army General Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. is tracking through indicators and…
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U.S. and NATO Considering Response to Russia
Military build-up along Ukrainian border is becoming a growing concern. The foreign ministers of NATO are meeting in Latvia to determine a response to Russia’s military buildup around…
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U.S. Relationship with Taiwan Clarified
White House releases statement after president’s offhand comment creates concern. During a CNN town hall last week, President Joe Biden answered affirmatively when asked if the U.S. would…
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US and EU Announce Global Methane Pledge
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. The United States and European Union announced the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative to reduce global methane emissions. They will officially launch the…
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Post-Brexit Open Skies Agreement in Force
U.S. and UK agreement signed last fall now foundation of air transport relations. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation reported that the Open Skies Agreement between the…
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