President Biden’s top diplomat sought to soothe allies battered by former President Donald J. Trump, promising coordination and consultation. But underlying problems remain.
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Boris Johnson Pins UK Future on US Ties, as European Bonds Loosen
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s blueprint for Britain’s economic, security and diplomatic future is a tighter embrace of Washington, with policies aligning London with President Biden.
A Top Democrat Warns Against a Hasty Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Afghanistan
Senator Jack Reed said he favored seeking an extension of the May 1 deadline for withdrawing troops that President Donald Trump and the Taliban negotiated last year.
Biden’s Plan to Link Arms With Europe Against Russia and China Isn’t So Simple
The new president’s vow to restore the trans-Atlantic alliance is welcome, but Europeans want a more balanced relationship, with more dialogue and less diktat.
Biden Faces Deadline on Withdrawal From Afghanistan
The question is whether the small contingent of American troops can accomplish anything after 20 years — and whether full withdrawal would clear the way for Taliban advances.
European Court Backs Germany in Case Over 2009 Killings of Afghan Civilians
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Germany sufficiently investigated a bombing in Afghanistan that killed as many as 90 civilians.
European Court Backs Germany in Case Over 2009 Killings of Afghan Civilians
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Germany sufficiently investigated a bombing in Afghanistan that killed as many as 90 civilians.
Biden Inherits Growing Risks on Nuclear Arms Control
With Russia, China and North Korea all modernizing their nuclear arsenals, and Iran enriching, allies want U.S. reassurance. But they are less inclined to believe it.
U.S. Should Slow Withdrawal From Afghanistan, Bipartisan Panel Urges
A study group appointed by Congress finds that removing international forces by the May 1 date set in the 2020 U.S.-Taliban peace agreement could lead to a civil war in Afghanistan.
Macron Tells Biden That Cooperation With U.S. Cannot Be Dependence
In a “very agreeable call,” the French president told his American counterpart that Europe wanted “strategic autonomy.” In an interview with foreign media, he also reflected on the pandemic and threats to democracy.