The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.
Category: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
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How a Trump Envoy Uses Vodka and Dirty Jokes to Conduct U.S. Diplomacy
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The Warring Visions of American Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:American foreign policy is at a crossroads. Could international law provide a framework for a foreign policy after President Trump?
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Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco
The New York Times – Business:The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.
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Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows
The New York Times – Business:A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
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Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows
The New York Times – Business:A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
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Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters
The New York Times – Business:As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.
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How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online
Activists spent years preparing for a communications blackout in Iran, smuggling in Starlink satellite internet systems and making digital shutdowns harder for the authorities to enforce.
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The Met Opera Turns to Saudi Arabia to Help Solve Its Financial Woes
The Met, which has withdrawn $120 million from its endowment since the pandemic, reached a lucrative deal to perform in Saudi Arabia for three weeks each winter.
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Cambodia Agrees to a Reduced Tariff and Breathes a Sigh of Relief
Initially 49%, it was lowered to 19%, easing worries of a damaging hit to the country’s garment and footwear production industries.
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‘Natasha,’ a Film About a Murdered Russian Activist, Takes Its Own Risks
The widely condemned killing of Natalya Estemirova is the subject of a documentary that those involved say needed to take heed of the dangers of speaking out.
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China Labor Bulletin, a Rights Group in Hong Kong, Shuts Down
The China Labor Bulletin, which tracks factory closures and worker protests in China, cited financial difficulties for its dissolution.
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Disney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
Disneyland Abu Dhabi could become a growth engine for the company in the region. It could also expose Disney and its vaunted brand to criticism.