United States International Relations

October 2, 2023
Published by Michael Crowley at October 2, 2023
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Secretary of State Blinken Plays the Guitar to Launch “Music Diplomacy” Initiative

A viral video of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken introduced Americans to the guitar geek hidden within. It’s usually not a good sign when video […]
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December 22, 2022
Published by VANESSA FRIEDMAN at December 22, 2022
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The Olive Green Sweatshirt Goes to Congress

Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington wearing his reality on his sleeves. He never donned the political camouflage of a suit. The olive green sweatshirt, with its […]
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December 2, 2022
Published by KATIE ROGERS at December 2, 2022
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Inside Biden’s State Dinner: Hot Dog Talk and a Party That Lasted Until 1 A.M.

At one point, the bartenders ran out of glassware, depriving some invitees of social lubricant after years spent in a pandemic. WASHINGTON — President Biden was […]
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June 18, 2021
Published by Shawn McCreesh at June 18, 2021
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Washington Society Steps Back Out

Like a grizzly waking from hibernation, the ruling class is coming out of this thing with an appetite. WASHINGTON — Something surreal was happening on the […]
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May 26, 2017
Published by VANESSA FRIEDMAN at May 26, 2017
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Critic's Notebook: Melania Trump on Display, Dressed in Ambivalence and Armor

And so we come to the end of what has been the longest and most comprehensive viewing of Melania Trump playing the role of first lady […]
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March 25, 2016
Published by Grandfather_Clocks at March 25, 2016
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First Person: When Obama Came to Town

First Person By FLORENCE RIVKIN March 25, 2016 Havana — On Monday, the first full day of President Obama’s historic visit to Cuba, the professor of my class […]
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