What Israel Is Telling Biden About Iran
Iran is "at least two years" away from developing a nuclear weapon.
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The risk of China appeasement — redux
When it comes to China, President Joe Biden has proven himself something of a wild card.
What India’s Relationship with Iran Means for America
No matter how warm relations between Washington and Delhi become, history shows that some level of non-alignment will always be part of India’s policies.
Joe Biden’s Secret Weapon For Resetting Iran Policy
VOA can play a crucial role in outreach to the Iranian people. But the White House should get serious about fixing its problems.
Why a crisis in the Pacific islands matters for Washington and Beijing
Last week, five Pacific islands countries withdrew from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the region’s premier multilateral organization.
Trouble in Paradise: Why a Pacific Islands Squabble Matters for Washington
The Pacific Island Forum is in danger of breaking apart and may only make great power tensions with China worse.
Final Frontier: Why the Space Force Is Here to Stay
The Space Force is an indispensable part of that forward-looking vision; it represents a key instrument of American technological leadership and diplomacy.
Iran’s Ayatollahs Want a New Deal
Make no mistake. Whatever they might proclaim publicly, Iran's leaders are desperate for a new diplomatic agreement with the West.
What will Joe Biden do about the Iran-al-Qaida connection?
Biden has said that he wants to take a more conciliatory approach with Iran, but the Iran-al-Qaida relationship makes that challenging.
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