Despite differences on Gaza and Iran, Trump and Netanyahu project unity
While the two leaders have made efforts to emphasize their cooperation, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu offer different visions of
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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
07:20
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
07:20
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
06:23
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
Howard LaFranchi
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How fall of Assad showcases the Biden-Trump policy divide in the Mideast
The fall of Bashar al-Assad has created challenges and opportunities for the United States in Syria. But the dissonance between
