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Tag Archives: The State Department
An Undiplomatic Diplomat
There are many ways Mike Pompeo could have responded to a journalist’s irritating questions. He chose the dumbest one.
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The Regularity Of Irregular Diplomacy
U.S. presidents regularly employ special envoys and other “irregular” diplomatic messengers whenever and wherever it suits them.
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Boosting The Price Of Aggression
The only way to deter Russia from its proxy war in Ukraine is to raise the cost of continuing.
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A Wise, If Belated, Travel Ban
Better than never, albeit late: the U.S. finally bans civilian travel to North Korea.
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An Exercise In Leverage
A government that lies to its citizens is bad, but one that lies to itself is even worse.
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Another State Department Slow-Walk
Obama promised transparency, but actions speak louder than words, and they tell another story – especially at State.
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Don’t Confuse Clinton’s ‘I’m Sorry’ With An Apology
As 221 million Americans fully understand, Hillary Clinton still has not apologized for anything that really mattered.
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Clinton’s Curious Campaign Etiquette
Clinton to voters: Elect me, and then I’ll tell you what I’ll do.
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Extraditing The Escape Artists
Two Americans accused of helping Carlos Ghosn flee Japan could become pawns in the U.S.-China geopolitical chess match.
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