Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.
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What Across-the-Board Tariffs Could Mean for the Global Economy
Donald J. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has floated the idea of a 10 percent tariff on all U.S. imports, a plan that economists say could badly damage trade.
Henry Kissinger, Who Shaped U.S. Cold War History, Dies at 100
The most powerful secretary of state of the postwar era, he was both celebrated and reviled. His complicated legacy still resonates in relations with China, Russia and the Middle East.
How the U.S. Lost Ground to China in the Contest for Clean Energy
Americans failed to safeguard decades of diplomatic and financial investments in Congo, where the world’s largest supply of cobalt is controlled by Chinese companies backed by Beijing.
How the U.S. Lost Ground to China in the Contest for Clean Energy
Americans failed to safeguard decades of diplomatic and financial investments in Congo, where the world’s largest supply of cobalt is controlled by Chinese companies backed by Beijing.
How Will the Taliban Govern? A History of Rebel Rule Offers Clues.
Insurgents who seize power tend to be authoritarian but pragmatic, desperate for legitimacy and ruthless toward classes they see as hostile.
For Vietnamese Veterans, Afghanistan Pullout Seems Familiar
Looking at the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and in Vietnam nearly 50 years ago, a reporter sought to tell an overlooked part of history before it was too late.
George P. Shultz, Top Cabinet Official Under Nixon and Reagan, Dies at 100
He carried one of Washington’s weightiest résumés — labor secretary, treasury secretary and budget director for Nixon and secretary of state under Reagan as the Cold War waned.
Ji Chaozhu, Interpreter for China During Nixon’s Trip, Dies at 90
With his flawless English, he sometimes translated for both American and Chinese officials, making him the “indispensable man.”
The Vietnam War Was Already Lost, but I Had to Go Anyway
Fifty years ago, American troops began withdrawing, but tens of thousands were yet to die.