Michele Kelemen

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Haiti Ambassador Tells U.S. And Others Not To Meddle As Political Crisis Intensifies

Friday, February 12, 2021

As a political crisis intensifies in Haiti, the country's ambassador is warning the U.S. and others not to meddle saying "you break it, you own it."

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Biden Administration To Rejoin U.N. Human Rights Council

Monday, February 08, 2021

The Biden administration announced its plans to rejoin the U.N. Human Rights Council three years after the U.S. withdrew from the organization.

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Biden Visits State Department, Discusses Envoy For Yemen

Thursday, February 04, 2021

President Biden visited the State Department on Thursday. He announced a new envoy for Yemen and attempted to boost morale for the department and show support for Secretary Antony Blinken.

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Biden Administration Reviews Its Overall Approach To Russia

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

There's been widespread condemnation of the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, but there are only limited options for the U.S. to try to influence Russia's internal repression.

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How The Biden Administration Can Tackle America's Longest War

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

In a deal with the Taliban last year, the Trump administration agreed to withdraw U.S. troops by May, but the Biden administration says the Taliban isn't keeping its end of the bargain.

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Diplomacy And Multilateralism Shape Biden Officials' Foreign Policy Approach

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Newly confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Linda Thomas-Greenfield, nominee for ambassador to the United Nations, are stressing a return to diplomacy and multilateralism in their messaging.

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In First Official Call, Biden And Putin Discuss Cyberattack, Arms Deal

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

In his first call with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office, President Biden agreed to extend a key arms control deal and pressed Putin on many issues, including the SolarWinds hack.

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Senate Confirms Antony Blinken As Secretary Of State

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The Senate confirmed Antony Blinken as President Biden's secretary of state on Tuesday. The vote was 78-22. As the top U.S. diplomat, Blinken will face an array of national security challenges.

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Diplomats Return To State Department As Biden Administration Begins

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Longtime diplomats were forced out or quit in protest during the Trump administration. Now, some are returning as Secretary of State-designate Tony Blinken vows to rebuild.

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Biden's National Security, Foreign Policy Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden's top picks for national security and foreign policy positions face Senate confirmation hearings Tuesday. They will be questioned on a range of challenges facing the U.S.

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Secretary Of State Nominee Blinken Promises A Reengaged America Abroad

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

"Humility and confidence should be the flip sides of America's leadership coin," Antony Blinken testified at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, where he vowed to work for the "greater good."

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Senate Panel To Hold Confirmation Hearing For Secretary Of State Designate

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

President-elect Biden's nominee for Secretary of State Tony Blinken will answer questions at Tuesday's hearing. He has promised to restore America's credibility on the world stage with humility.

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The Democratic Credibility Of The U.S. Has Taken A Hit. Here's How To Fix It.

Saturday, January 16, 2021

The assault on the U.S. Capitol is causing much harm to America's image abroad as a promoter of democratic values.

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U.N. And International Aid Groups Express Concerns Over Pompeo's Latest Moves

Monday, January 11, 2021

As he leaves office, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is taking steps that could make it harder for his successor to negotiate with Cuba or get aid to parts of Yemen ruled by an Iranian-backed militia.

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How The World Reacted To The Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol

Thursday, January 07, 2021

The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has affected America's image abroad. NPR takes a look at the international reaction and what it will mean for U.S. diplomats trying to move ahead.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Signs Massive Loan Deal With Sudan

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

Sudan has taken another step to shed its past as a pariah state, two years after the country's longtime leader was ousted. And on Wednesday, the country got a big boost from the Trump administration.

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Belarus Women Continue To Lead Opposition Movement Despite Pandemic And Crackdown

Monday, December 28, 2020

Neither the pandemic nor a brutal crackdown could silence the women behind the opposition movement in Belarus. Protests continue despite key opposition leaders being jailed or forced into exile.

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How Will Biden Handle Russian Relations After Suspected Hack?

Saturday, December 26, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden's promise of a firm response to the latest hacking attack attributed to Russia signals a much tougher assessment of Vladimir Putin than President Trump's deferential attitude.

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The Women 'Fighting For Freedom' In Belarus

Saturday, December 26, 2020

"We will continue to fight and speak and raise our voices," says Belarusian athlete Yelena Leuchanka. "The face of what is happening in Belarus is largely the face of women," says an ex-U.S. diplomat.

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Kremlin Critic Navalny Makes Prank Call To Agent Allegedly Involved In His Poisoning

Monday, December 21, 2020

Alexei Navalny, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, says he tricked a Russian agent into spilling details of the Russian government's plot to kill him with a poison placed in his underwear.

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