Geopolitics - Page 185

Iran, China hold high-level talks to expand military ties

December 20, 2015

Iran, China hold high-level talks to expand military ties

Iranian Defense Minister Hussein Dehghan met with his Chinese counterpart, Chang Wanquan, in Beijing on Monday to increase “cooperation between the two countries in military and defensive fields,” according to Iran’s state-run Fars News Agency.

US plans to use anti-tax evasion law to penalize Russian banks, investors over Ukraine

December 20, 2015

US plans to use anti-tax evasion law to penalize Russian banks, investors over Ukraine

The United States is planning to use an anti-tax-evasion law to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine, a tactic that could prove to be more costly than sanctions.

Peace talks set for South Sudan - or will new nation face global sanctions?

December 20, 2015

Peace talks set for South Sudan - or will new nation face global sanctions?

South Sudan was supposed to be a crowning foreign policy achievement for the United States – something that would last at a time when the Arab Spring revolutions in Libya and Egypt haven’t been living up to their expectations. After all, the country’s very existence was brought about through years of developmental aid approved by various U.S. administrations.

Obama, Merkel aim to display unity against Russia

December 20, 2015

Obama, Merkel aim to display unity against Russia

President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are putting on a display of trans-Atlantic unity against an assertive Russia, even as sanctions imposed by Western allies seem to be doing little to change Russian President Vladimir Putin's reasoning on Ukraine.

Senate Republicans introduce new Russia sanctions bill, rip Obama's 'tepid' response

December 20, 2015

Senate Republicans introduce new Russia sanctions bill, rip Obama's 'tepid' response

Senate Republicans on Wednesday slammed President Obama's response to Russian aggression as timid and insufficient, and offered an alternative that would impose sanctions on banking and energy sectors and provide weapons to Ukraine.

US imposes new sanctions on Russian individuals, companies

December 20, 2015

US imposes new sanctions on Russian individuals, companies

The Obama administration took a shot at Vladimir Putin's close associates -- and perhaps the Russian president's own pockets -- by ratcheting up sanctions on officials and companies tied to him in a bid to compel Moscow to ease its intervention in eastern Ukraine.

Obama says US-Philippines military pact will improve Asia's security

December 20, 2015

Obama says US-Philippines military pact will improve Asia's security

President Barack Obama said a 10-year agreement signed Monday to give the U.S military greater access to Philippine bases will help promote peace and stability in the region and that he hopes China's dominant power will allow its neighbors to prosper on their own terms.

White House defends Russia foreign policy, amid criticism Putin goes undeterred

December 20, 2015

White House defends Russia foreign policy, amid criticism Putin goes undeterred

The White House on Sunday defended its foreign policy strategy on Russia, saying the international sanctions are hurting that country’s economy and has Russian citizens losing faith in President Vladimir Putin.

Obama warns North Korea against nuclear test, threatens sanctions

December 20, 2015

Obama warns North Korea against nuclear test, threatens sanctions

Obama's visit to Seoul comes as North Korea has threatened to conduct its fourth nuclear test, leading Obama to raise the possibility of further sanctions.

Kerry: Russia has 'refused to take a single step' to de-escalate Ukraine crisis

December 20, 2015

Kerry: Russia has 'refused to take a single step' to de-escalate Ukraine crisis

Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday Russia is not abiding by last week’s Geneva agreement to de-escalate the crisis in the Ukraine and warned "if Russia continues in this direction, it will be not just a grave mistake, it will be an expensive mistake."