Category: United States International Relations

Inside Biden’s State Dinner: Hot Dog Talk and a Party That Lasted Until 1 A.M.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At one point, the bartenders ran out of glassware, depriving some invitees of social lubricant after years spent in a pandemic.
Biden’s Meeting With Macron Comes Amid Rising Trans-Atlantic Tensions

The New York Times – Business:
The president’s “Made in America” plan has drawn accusations of protectionism from Europe as the United States tries to keep its Western allies aligned against Russia.
David Lipton, Economic Diplomat, Will Step Down From Treasury

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Lipton, who served in senior roles in the Clinton and Obama administrations and at the I.M.F., is retiring.
Ukraine Is Biden’s Defining Issue, and His Biggest Economic Challenge

The New York Times – Business:
The shape of the war, and its effects on global markets, in the months and years to come could determine the president’s political fate.
U.S. Allows Chevron to Expand Energy Operations in Venezuela

The New York Times – Business:
The license, limited in scope, was issued amid the resumption of talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition, and comes as President Nicolás Maduro desperately needs to improve the economy.
Gina Raimondo, a Rising Star in the Biden Administration, Faces a $100 Billion Test

The New York Times – Business:
Gina Raimondo, the commerce secretary, has made a career of tackling increasingly larger challenges. Could the next one be too big?
Ukraine’s Allies Struggle to Agree on Plan to Curb Russia’s Oil Revenue

The New York Times – Business:
The policy must be in place before an E.U. embargo on Russian oil imports kicks in on Dec. 5. The talks are set to resume next week.
‘The Corridors of Power’ Review: The Human Cost of Foreign Policy

The New York Times – Movies:
This documentary illuminates America’s ever-shifting approach to conflicts abroad and how politics at home can even lead to inaction.
Amid Crises, Biden Offers the World a Choice: My Way, or Trump’s

The New York Times – Business:
The president put his coalition-building approach on display on a trip through Asia, where he sought to ease tensions with China.
World Leaders Meet as Global Economy Faces Multiple Threats

The New York Times – Business:
High inflation, food insecurity and a possible global recession loom large as the Group of 20 summit discussions begin.
Yellen Calls for ‘Stabilizing’ U.S. Relations With China Ahead of G20

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury secretary said in an interview that the United States was not trying to “paralyze China’s economy and stop its development.”
U.S. Seeks Closer Ties with India as Tension with China and Russia Builds

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Yellen wants India to be part of the Biden administration’s “friend-shoring” agenda but trade tensions linger.