The administration says it is seeking to avoid a wider war with Iran and its proxies while protecting U.S. personnel from attacks.
Tag: International Relations
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After Doling Out Huge Loans, China Is Now Bailing Out Countries
Beijing is emerging as a new heavyweight in providing emergency funds to debt-ridden countries, catching up to the I.M.F. as a lender of last resort.
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Kamala Harris Looks to Deepen Relations With Africa Amid China’s Influence
In a weeklong trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, the vice president will face a balancing act as she tries to foster a collaborative U.S. relationship.
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In Blow to Taiwan, Honduras Switches Relations to China
The Central American country changed diplomatic recognition to Beijing, leaving 12 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign state.
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An Anxious Asia Arms for a War It Hopes to Prevent
Doubts about both China and the United States are driving an arms race in the Indo-Pacific with echoes of World War II and new levels of risk.