Category: United States International Relations

Netherlands and Japan Said to Join U.S. in Curbing China’s Access to Chip Tech

The New York Times – Business:
A new agreement is expected to expand the reach of U.S. technology restrictions on China issued last year.
Climate Change May Bring New Era of Trade Wars, as E.U. and U.S. Spar

The New York Times – Business:
Countries are pursuing new solutions to try to mitigate climate change. More trade fights are likely to come hand in hand.
The Beatbox House to Travel Abroad for the State Dept.

The New York Times – Music:
The trip will mark the first time that the government officially recognizes the genre in its American Music Abroad program.
A United Europe Weathers Crises, but Deeper Challenges Remain

The New York Times – Business:
Differences on NATO and E.U. enlargement, energy and climate, and relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Ukraine will prime Davos talks.
Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia

The New York Times – Business:
Hanwha Qcells expects to make solar panels and their components in the United States to take advantage of President Biden’s climate policies.
Russia’s War on Ukraine Worsens Global Starvation

The New York Times – Business:
Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Brings His Olive Green Sweatshirt to Congress

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington wearing his reality on his sleeves.
Brittney Griner Goes Home, Pledges WNBA Return and Support for Paul Whelan

The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, in her first public comments since being freed from imprisonment in Russia, said she would return to the Phoenix Mercury next season and work to free wrongful detainees outside the United States.
Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
Dozens of top officials have flown to Qatar to cheer for teams while talking shop. The event has magnified the tiny Gulf nation’s role as a diplomatic broker.
Chechen Leader Has More Interactions With UFC Fighters Amid US Sanctions

The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. State Department says it knows of apparent ties between Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen strongman, and mixed martial arts fighters.
An Open Letter to Welcome Home Brittney Griner

The New York Times – Sports:
When Griner was imprisoned in Russia, letters were her main form of communication with home. Our columnist offers one last letter to mark her return to the United States.
Inside the Prisoner Swap That Freed Brittney Griner

The New York Times – Sports:
U.S. officials say Moscow had been pushing for the release of a Russian assassin being held in Germany before finally agreeing to release Ms. Griner for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer.