Category: United States International Relations

Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World

The New York Times – Business:
The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s VTB Bank Over Ties to Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The move, which targeted a bank that is already under U.S. sanctions, was part of the Trump administration’s Operation Economic Outcast initiative.
What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.
Is A.I. Raising the Chances of Biological Warfare?

The New York Times – Business:
Current chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence

The New York Times – On the Runway:
China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
Gander Welcomed Americans in 2001. Now, U.S.-Canada Tensions Hit Home.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.
Trump Takes No Position on Allies’ Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president declined to say whether the United States opposed measures taken by Britain, Canada and France over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump is not the first American president to feud with Canada. But today’s crisis might be the worst.
60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With an assist from A.I., President Trump offers a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.
Measuring the Cost of Trump’s Multiple Wars

The New York Times – Business:
Voters and some Republican lawmakers are growing weary of President Trump’s trade battles and the economic fallout from fighting in the Middle East.