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July 28, 2016

Israel
The New State Department Assault on Israel

This week the State Department engaged in a remarkable assault on Israel. Both in tone and in content, it marks a new hostility--and plenty of sheer ignorance. The comment was entitled "Recent Isr…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

November 8, 2023

United States
In Green Steel Discussions, the United States Is Playing Dirty

The European Union should rebuff the Joe Biden administration’s protectionist boondoggle and refocus on genuine climate goals.

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Blog Post by Inu Manak and Helena Kopans-Johnson Renewing America

September 15, 2015

Middle East and North Africa
UNRWA, the State Department, and the Uses of English

Just a few days ago I wrote here about "Leopoldo Lopez, John Kerry, and the Uses of English." My point was that the State Department’s tepid reaction to the outrageous and farcical "trial" of the Ven…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

September 4, 2014

Human Rights
What is the Mission of the State Department?

What is the mission of the State Department, or more precisely what are its core missions? Diplomacy? Avoiding war? Solidifying alliances? Explaining American policy? Here’s a new one: America’s f…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

November 6, 2023

Southeast Asia
What Southeast Asian States Want from APEC

The Biden administration will seek to gain support for its economic policy and deepen security ties with Southeast Asia, but U.S.-China tensions may hamper progress at the Asia-Pacific Economic Coope…

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris wears a blue suit while sitting at a table with a white tablecloth and white background, while other leaders also wear blue suits.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

November 30, 2023

Myanmar
The Myanmar Army Could Actually Collapse—But Are the United States and Other Powers Ready for Such a Scenario?

Myanmar's military has recently suffered a string of defeats—but the U.S. government seems unprepared to face the country's potential state collapse.

Children sit in the back of a truck while a man in army fatigues holds a gun.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

December 4, 2023

Myanmar
The Myanmar Military is Collapsing Amidst Civil War: How Should the United States and Other Countries Prepare?

Myanmar’s military is losing its grip on power—the United States and its partners should prepare for potential state collapse.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wears a blue suit and tie while standing at a podium in front of two American flags.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

November 1, 2023

Economics
The State of Sovereign Debt Restructuring After the Meetings in Marrakech

Some fundamental problems with the IMF’s Common Framework for debt restructuring have become apparent. Not the least, debt restructuring shouldn't just be an issue for low-income countries.

The State of Sovereign Debt Restructuring After the Meetings in Marrakech
Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money