President Trump often insists he can bring peace to global conflicts. But when allies and adversaries alike appear to be ignoring him or testing American will, he adopts a what-can-you-do shrug.
Author: DAVID E. SANGER
Trump Relies on Personal Diplomacy With Putin. The Result Is a Strategic Muddle.
For President Trump, consistency is less important than leader-to-leader diplomacy.
What ‘Security Guarantees’ in Troop Form Could Look Like in Ukraine
President Trump has not committed to adding American forces to the mix in Ukraine. No one has detailed publicly what form defenses would take, but there are several options.
Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House as Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin
European leaders are joining a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic alliance remains intact.
At Trump’s Summit, No Deal on Ukraine, and No Consequence for Putin
President Trump’s failure to reach an accord on Ukraine only made his warm welcome for the Russian leader more striking.
How Trump’s Meeting With Putin Could Unfold, as Trump Seeks Cease-Fire in Ukraine
A sudden feud, an impasse or a first step toward a cease-fire are all possible at the summit in Alaska as the two leaders navigate thorny issues such as Ukraine’s territory and NATO expansion.
Trump Says He’s Going to Alaska to See What Putin ‘Has in Mind’
President Trump set a low bar for his summit with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, saying he was ready to walk away if no deal was forthcoming.
Some of Iran’s Enriched Uranium Survived Attacks, Israeli Official Says
The assessment came as experts are trying to determine how long it would take Iran to rebuild its nuclear program in the aftermath of U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Rubio Fleshes Out Trump’s Case That Iran Nuclear Capacity Was Eliminated
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. strikes had destroyed a facility that is key to turning highly enriched nuclear fuel into a working bomb. He railed against a less optimistic U.S. intelligence report.
U.S. Strike on Iran Would Bring Risks at Every Turn
The largest perils may lie in the aftermath, many experts say, just as they did in Afghanistan and Iraq.