Foreign Policy - Page 910

July 23, 2022

State Department 'bureaucrat': 'I prefer high gas prices' because of less emissions

A State Department official is being criticized on social media after tweeting that he prefers high gas prices because it means less carbon emissions in the atmosphere.

July 23, 2022

Former US security officials: We did 'everything possible' to bring Russia into international systems

Condoleeza Rice claimed that former Soviet states raised concerns that Russia would seek to resurrect the Russian nation and pursued NATO membership to protect themselves.

July 22, 2022

US highlights advantages of nuclear deal, but acknowledges stall with Iran

Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland noted that Iran has not shut down negotiations on the nuclear deal even as it appears to remain unwilling to agree to a deal.

July 22, 2022

White House national security adviser: Taiwan policy 'unchanged,' US wary of 'new cold war' with China

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed global hot spots, including Russia and Afghanistan and said U.S. policy on Taiwan remains "unchanged."

July 21, 2022

Security experts call Iran an 'existential threat' to Middle East, 'skeptical' about nuclear deal success

The Middle East's future will rest primarily on regional alliances, with Iran looking to Russia and western nations seeking regional partners to strengthen security.

July 21, 2022

UK spy chief warns of 'no limits' Russia, China partnership, but insists West has 'advantages'

Richard Moore backed estimates from his U.S. counterpart, William Burns, who suggested Russia may have lost at least 15,000 troops during the invasion of Ukraine.

July 21, 2022

Former Chinese state media editor suggests Nancy Pelosi be 'restrained,' 'punished' by CCP for visiting Taiwan

A former editor-in-chief of China's state tabloid suggests the military 'restrain' and 'punish' Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi if she follows through with plans to visit Taiwan.

July 21, 2022

Biden lacks coherent strategy on Iran that is 'weeks' from building nuclear bomb, aids Russia: Expert

Biden has failed to express a strategy to deter Iran's aggression, instead focusing its efforts on a return to the Iran deal as the country closes in on nuclear weapons.

July 20, 2022

China 'trying to study' Russia's failures; CIA director 'wouldn't rule out' near-term Taiwan invasion

CIA Director William Burns shared views on topics including China's intent to invade Taiwan, Russia's failures in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear capabilities and Brittney Griner.

July 20, 2022

Chinese ambassador highlights Taiwan as 'most-sensitive' issue, claims US does not support independence

Ambassador Qin Gang insisted that the U.S. support for One China policy includes an acknowledgment of China's ownership over Taiwan and support for "reunification."