A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.
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10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope
A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.
What Happens to Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arsenal After al-Assad’s Ouster?
While experts believe that Syria has retained some stocks of chemical weapons, their quantities likely have been depleted and it would be hard for rogue actors to use them.
Whether Trump or Harris, Pessimism Reigns in Russia Over U.S. Election Winner
Russian officials feel disrespected by the Democrats and betrayed by Donald J. Trump, who lavished praise on President Vladimir V. Putin but made decisions the Kremlin saw as benefiting Ukraine.
Iran Crisis Ignites New Debate About Trump’s Nuclear Deal Exit
President Donald J. Trump labeled it “the worst deal in history.” But critics of the withdrawal say it prompted Iran to accelerate its nuclear program.
Who Is David Lammy, Britain’s New Foreign Secretary?
Mr. Lammy has deep ties to the United States and campaigned for former President Barack Obama.
Iran’s Presidential Candidates Agree on One Thing: Trump Is Coming
The former U.S. president’s election is treated as a foregone conclusion, with the six contenders clashing over who is best suited to handling him.
Obama’s Half Sister Is Among Those Tear-Gassed During Protests in Kenya
Auma Obama, a sociologist and community activist, was being interviewed live on CNN when clouds of tear gas lobbed by the police overwhelmed her.
A Friend of Obama Who Could Soon Share the World Stage With Trump
After Britain’s next election, David Lammy is likely to be foreign secretary. He’s setting out a “progressive realist” policy — and forging ties on the U.S. right, just in case.
Gaza War Turns Spotlight on Long Pipeline of U.S. Weapons to Israel
President Biden sends arms to Israel under an Obama-era $38 billion aid agreement that runs until 2026. Israel’s purchases include the types of bombs dropped in Gaza.