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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrive for a joint news conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 31.

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'No Longer A Friend': Ukrainians Are Losing Faith In The U.S.

1:45pm February 04, 2020

by Lucian Kim

"America used to be a beacon of freedom, liberty and anti-corruption efforts. Now a lot of Ukrainians feel like ... we are by ourselves," says a Ukrainian political commentator.

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President Donald Trump applauds as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during Tuesday's announcement of the Trump administration's plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Opinion: Trump's Fundamentally Flawed 'Vision' For Mideast Peace

2:18pm January 30, 2020

by Daniel B. Shapiro

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro warns of "severe ramifications" from the plan. The major problems, he writes, "result from having talked to only one side in the conflict — Israel."

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (left) attends a ceremony with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in November. The Saudi crown prince was in the UAE for talks that were expected to focus on the w

Saudi Arabia Sought Dialogue With Iran. Then The U.S.-Iranian Conflict Escalated

6:14pm January 09, 2020

by Jackie Northam

The U.S. killing of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani has boosted Saudi fears about becoming embroiled in escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.

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Ukrainian and U.S. flags fly in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Opinion: Ukraine Used Diplomacy; Russia Used Disinformation. The Difference Is Key

9:20am January 02, 2020

by Brett Bruen

As we head into the 2020 elections, we must do a better job of distinguishing between diplomacy and destructive disinformation, writes former diplomat Brett Bruen.

The German flag is seen outside the Embassy in Moscow, where Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday the expulsion of two German diplomats.

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Russia Expels 2 German Diplomats In Deepening Quarrel Over Murder Probe

11:23am December 12, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The retaliation, "guided by the reciprocity principle," comes after Germany expelled two Russian diplomats last week. The tussle stems from a killing in Berlin that Germany has linked to the Kremlin.

Mike Pompeo attends his confirmation hearing to become CIA director on Jan. 12, 2017. Since becoming secretary of state in 2018, he has emerged as one of President Trump's most influential advisers.

As Impeachment Inquiry Moves Forward, Questions Around Pompeo Continue To Swirl

8:30am December 07, 2019

by Scott Simon

The questions surrounding what Secretary of State Mike Pompeo knew about the Ukraine affair reflect the outsized role he has assumed as one of the president's most influential advisers.

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The British Embassy in Washington, D.C. Kim Darroch resigned as U.K. ambassador to the U.S. on Wednesday, after cables in which he criticized the Trump administration were leaked. Boris Johnson, expected to become the new prime minister, said nothing in D

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View From London: Did U.K. Ambassador's Pro-Europe Stance Make Him A Target?

4:58pm July 10, 2019

by Frank Langfitt

Kim Darroch resigned as ambassador to the U.S. after communications in which he criticized the Trump administration were leaked. The British government says it is investigating how it happened.

India teammates celebrate after winning the Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia at the Oval in London on June 9. The team will face Pakistan this Sunday.

In India And Pakistan, Cricket Fans Are Gearing Up For Their Favorite World Cup Match

7:58am June 15, 2019

India and Pakistan went to the brink of war in February. But Sunday's match "should create love and affection," says a Pakistani fan. "We should compete, but compete for the betterment of society."

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke chats with members of the media after a briefing at the State Dept. Nov. 23, 2009 in Washington, DC.

'Our Man' Provides An Inside Look At The Life Of Richard Holbrooke

3:29pm May 08, 2019

by Paddy Hirsch

Impeccably sourced, George Packer's energetic prose carries the reader through the main acts of the man's diplomatic life — but leaves questions about his motivations for turning to Wall Street.

President Trump signs a proclamation at the White House on Monday officially recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, with Israeli Prime Minister (center-right) among the officials looking on.

Opinion: Trump's Recognition Of Israel's Claim To Golan Only Creates New Problems

12:55pm March 28, 2019

by Aaron David Miller

Aaron David Miller argues that the president's recognition of Israel's sovereignty over an area considered occupied territory by most states will undermine Trump's agenda.