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This week, the tiny South Pacific island state of Nauru marks the 50th anniversary of its independence from Australia. Dignitaries have gathered to…
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This week, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the United States would be open to direct talks with North Korea. The White House has played down the…
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Recent political and security developments in the Asia Pacific have focused on North Korea. But a number of diplomatic relationships are shifting…
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President Trump remains on what the White House calls a “working vacation” this week, but members of his cabinet are on the job full time. That includes…
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China has scored a quiet victory this week in the world of international diplomacy. Panama has announced it will break off diplomatic relations with…
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Relations may be improving between two of the closest allies the United States has in Asia. South Korea’s new president sent a special envoy to Japan this…
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Recent news from North Korea has focused on missile launches and nuclear tests. But when it comes to diplomacy, there may be a lesson from history – and…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to spend some time in Florida next week. He’s been invited for two days of meetings with President Trump starting…
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Following the assassination of Kim Jong Nam, the half brother of North Korea’s leader, Malaysia has recalled its ambassador from Pyongyang and revoked…