December 30, 2016 As relations with Cuba thaw, US must check Russia, China military interests We must take steps now to ensure that Cuba doesn’t become a Russian or Chinese pawn, and thus serve as a launch pad to threaten America’s security were they to establish a military presence.
December 21, 2016 Kremlin calls US-Russia ties 'frozen,' unsure about Trump The Kremlin hopes that Donald Trump's administration will help improve the strained Russia-U.S. ties that it describes as "frozen," but it doesn't expect any immediate breakthroughs, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said Wednesday.
December 13, 2016 Trump sees moving US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem as 'big priority' President-elect Donald Trump considers moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv a “very big priority,” senior adviser Kellyanne Conway said in a radio interview Monday, describing a step that would represent a major reversal of longstanding U.S. policy.
December 12, 2016 China official says Trump's Taiwan comments cause 'serious concern' A China official said Monday that there is “serious concern” about President-elect Donald Trump’s latest comments suggesting he’s reconsidering a relationship with Taiwan.
December 7, 2016 Trump picks Iowa Gov. Branstad as ambassador to China President-elect Donald Trump has picked Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad for the key post of U.S. Ambassador to China, the transition team announced Wednesday
December 6, 2016 Iran vows not to let Trump destroy nuclear deal Iran vows not to let President-elect Donald Trump to rip up its nuclear agreement that was signed with world powers, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday.
December 5, 2016 Trump call with Taiwan's leader sparks anger in China The verbal confrontation between President-elect Donald Trump and the Chinese government escalated on Monday, as China responded harshly to attacks by Trump on its economic and security positions.
November 30, 2016 Pakistan says Trump called its leader a 'terrific guy' in official phone call President-elect Donald Trump has spoken with more than 40 foreign leaders since he won the Nov. 8 election, but his transition team has provided few details about what is discussed in those conversations.
November 18, 2016 Conway: Trump relationship with Moscow 'depends an awful lot on Russia' President-elect Donald Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said Thursday that the U.S. government's relationship with Moscow during Trump's presidency "depends an awful lot on Russia."
November 17, 2016 Japan PM says 'I can have great confidence' in Trump after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe became the first world leader to meet President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday, seeking reassurances over the future of the U.S.-Japan security and trade relations.
