John R. Bolton, a national security hawk, and President Trump disagreed on how to approach a number of international issues.
Tag: International Relations
Can an Outspoken Spaniard Give Europe One Voice in the World?
Josep Borrell Fontelles has been selected to become the European Union’s next foreign policy chief. Among his credentials is a taste for bluntness.
Russia and Ukraine Swap Dozens of Prisoners, in a ‘First Step to Stop the War’
Two dozen Ukrainian sailors detained by Russia in the Kerch Strait last year are among those being returned — as is the Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, his lawyer said.
Solomon Islands Weighs Cutting Ties to Taiwan
The move comes as American officials accuse Beijing of destabilizing the Pacific as its influence in the region grows.
South Korean Lawmakers Visit Disputed Islets Claimed by Japan
Visits to the islands, which South Korea controls, tend to spike when relations with Japan are at a low, as they are now.
The Israel-Iran Shadow War Escalates and Breaks Into the Open
Israel believes Iran is trying to equip its Arab allies with high-tech weapons that could overwhelm Israel’s defenses. It has been taking action to stop it.
How Emmanuel Macron Positioned Himself as Star of the G7 Show
The French president seemed to be everywhere at once at the summit he hosted in Biarritz, using the opportunity to reassert the efficacy of the European approach to global problems.
Brazil Angrily Rejects Millions in Amazon Aid Pledged at G7, Then Accepts British Aid
President Jair Bolsonaro suggested he would reconsider accepting aid from the Group of 7 if France’s president withdrew “insults made to my person.” Then, Brazil accepted $12 million in British aid.
At the End of a Chaotic G7 Meeting, Trump Changes His Tone on China and Iran. Again.
The uncertain prospects for diplomatic initiatives with China and Iran was heightened by the president’s unpredictability throughout the weekend.
Dispute Over Amazon Gets Personal for Bolsonaro and Macron
The war of words reached a new pitch after the Brazilian leader made a sarcastic comment on a social media post mocking the French first lady.