Trump sends ships off Venezuela’s coast. What’s behind the show of force?
Whether or not sending a U.S. naval force off the coast of Venezuela is mere posturing, it has revived regional
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At White House, Europeans make case they have role to play on Ukraine
Accompanying Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a business-like gathering with President Donald Trump, seven European leaders showcased a united front that made Europe
Howard LaFranchi
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In Mideast and at NATO summit, Trump models norm-busting diplomacy
In his second term, President Donald Trump has unleashed a diplomatic style that jettisons all the norms of traditional diplomacy
Howard LaFranchi
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As China’s influence grows in the Americas, Trump hints at a Monroe Doctrine 2.0
As China expands its influence in Latin America, the Trump administration looks to a Monroe Doctrine 2.0 to claim the
Howard LaFranchi
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US-Iran nuclear talks benefit from Trump’s desire for a peace deal
As complex and daunting a problem as Iran’s steadily advancing nuclear program may be, for now it still may offer
Howard LaFranchi
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Trump and Zelenskyy clash, clouding the path to peace in Ukraine
A hoped-for deal between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy collapsed, with consequences for the future of Ukraine and of U.S.
Howard LaFranchi
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Trump’s plan for Gaza ridiculed as unserious. So why did he float it?
While President Trump has ridiculed past U.S. military deployments and nation-building efforts, he has consistently been drawn to Mideast diplomacy.
Howard LaFranchi
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Trump review of foreign aid reopens debate: How reliable is the US?
The Trump administration’s temporary freeze in U.S. foreign aid raises anew the issue of how, in a competitive world, Washington
Howard LaFranchi
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Will Trump keep Gaza ceasefire afloat? A guide to his calculations.
What resources and time will Donald Trump’s “America First” administration devote to keeping the Israel-Hamas deal on track? The challenges
Howard LaFranchi
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From the Republic of Georgia, a president’s plea to the West: Stop Russia here
Salome Zourabichvili, Georgia’s “only legitimate president,” warned at a Monitor Breakfast that American interests would be at risk should her
