Is diplomacy doomed?
Conflicts continue to escalate around the world, undermining stability in key regions. Diplomatic space is shrinking, and the United States, despite its earnest efforts, is running out of time. Repeated appeals for peace, no matter how persistent, are not enough to overcome the deep complexities of the current crisis. What was once hailed as “''90% […]
Biden’s diplomacy has failed. Now he should fully back Israel’s military action.
Recent events in the Middle East highlight two important points. The Biden administration's “negotiate at all costs” strategy has completely failed, as has the Democratic Party's attempt to tie Israel's hands and force it into a war of self-defense. return. As a result of this failure, political, military, and strategic leadership in the region is […]
China’s ‘wolf warrior diplomacy’ targets US partners in the South China Sea
China and the Philippines Sending ships to Sabina Shoal The two countries withdrew the Coast Guard vessel Teresa Magbanua from this strategic spot in the South China Sea on September 14 to protect their competing territorial claims over the feature. China would undoubtedly block any attempt by the Philippines to reoccupy the reef. Incident, and […]
India’s Modi Pushes Putin Toward ‘Dialogue and Diplomacy’ After Trip to Ukraine
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, three days after returning from a visit to Ukraine. The Kremlin said Modi “shared insights” from his visit to Ukraine with Putin and “exchanged views” on the war. During his meeting with Putin, PM Modi Reportedly “It stressed the importance […]
Biden must use force, not just diplomacy, if he wants to rescue our hostages in Gaza
The Israeli killings of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukr in Lebanon have raised the risk of all-out war in the Middle East and complicated Israel-Hamas negotiations for peace in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Commented On July 19, Israel announced that negotiations with Hamas to free the […]
Trying to Keep Iran from Getting Nuclear Capabilities via Diplomacy ‘Hasn’t Worked’
Speaking on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom” on Friday, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby acknowledged that trying to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability through diplomacy has “not been effective.” After playing a clip of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) discussing a resolution that would authorize the US to use military […]
Israel Needs ‘to Show Some Restraint’ and ‘Have Some Diplomacy’
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said in an interview Friday with CBS affiliate KOIN 6 in Portland that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “is going to have to show restraint and find a way to unite his people” regarding Israel’s killing of some Hamas leaders and its possible impact on ceasefire negotiations. “Prime Minister Netanyahu in […]
Top Republicans fear ‘costs of hostage diplomacy’ will increase after major prisoner swap with Russia
Republican leaders in the House and Senate warned Thursday that the “costs of hostage diplomacy” will only increase in the wake of a major prisoner swap with Russia. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) issued the warning in a joint statement that largely praised the agreement between the United […]
Former CIA chief: Prisoner swap a 'remarkable display' of 'successful' diplomacy by Biden administration
Former CIA Director John Brennan said Thursday’s prisoner swap that freed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was a “remarkable display” of “successful” diplomacy by the Biden administration. “This is an unprecedented deal,” Brennan told host Ali Velshi on MSNBC’s “Deadline: The White House,” “and this is a fantastic demonstration of very effective and successful […]
Biden calls Russia prisoner swap deal that freed WSJ’s Gershkovich, Whelan a ‘feat of diplomacy’
President Biden called Thursday’s prisoner swap deal with Russia, which secured the release of Wall Street Journal reporters Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others, a “diplomatic feat.” “The family and I were able to speak by phone from the Oval Office a moment ago. They have left Russia. Earlier today, they flew to Turkey and […]