Trump officials are pursuing unorthodox Asia policies that are winning more support across Washington, including from some Democrats. But the moves could deepen conflicts.
Author: EDWARD WONG
U.S. Versus China: A New Era of Great Power Competition, but Without Boundaries
Under President Trump, national security concerns over China’s rise have bled into trade and economic policy, and some officials see a long ideological struggle unfolding.
Trump Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Adding to Tensions
The sanctions are meant to prevent some top Iranian officials from using the international banking system, but the move is largely symbolic.
Trump Administration Says It Will Negotiate with Iran With ‘No Preconditions’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s remarks were the second softening of U.S. policy to Iran recently, even as the U.S. ratchets up military and financial pressure.
Punching Iran Over Its Foreign Policy Could Lead to a Faster Path to War
Wrestling with Iran’s diplomacy and military activity could prompt a confrontation between Washington and Tehran well before any showdown over a nuclear program.
U.S. Yet to Find Evidence of New Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria
Officials appeared to edge away from the urgency of an earlier State Department announcement that warned of new chemical attacks by the Syrian government.
U.S. Says Assad May Be Using Chemical Weapons in Syria Again
The State Department cited an attack in which the military might have used the weapons in an offensive on the Idlib area, the final rebel stronghold.
U.S. Orders Partial Evacuation of Embassy in Baghdad
The decision came after the Trump administration warned of an increased threat linked to Iran. Officials in Iraq and elsewhere doubted that such a threat existed.
Citing Iranian Threat, U.S. Sends Carrier Group and Bombers to Persian Gulf
John R. Bolton, the White House national security adviser, announced the deployment on Sunday night. He and other officials have pushed anti-Iran policies.
North Korea Demanded $2 Million Before Releasing Comatose U.S. Student
The bill for the medical care of Otto F. Warmbier, who was in a coma while being detained, was passed to the Treasury Department, but it is unclear if the Trump administration paid it.