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Trump Had an ‘America First’ Foreign Policy. But It Was a Breakdown in American Policymaking.
A second Donald J. Trump presidency would almost certainly mark a return to an era of foreign policy decrees, untethered to any policy process, at a moment of maximum international peril.World - The New York Times - 10 hours ago -
Britain rejoins the EU foreign affairs council — for lunch
Also in this newsletter: the EU countries pushing for more, not less, green policyWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
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Trump’s Changing Views on Talking to Foreign Leaders
The former president, who once pushed to prosecute a former secretary of state for talking with foreign officials, said that it would be “a good thing” for himself to have secretly kept in touch ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Trudeau Accuses Political Foes of Engaging in Foreign Interference
Facing a revolt in his own party, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked both the Conservative opposition and India’s government, which he said had made “a horrific mistake” in the killing of a ...World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Behind the Mysterious Downfall of China's Missing Foreign Minister
A three-part podcast series digs into why Qin Gang vanished from view in June 2023.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18 -
Trump accuses Labour Party of 'foreign interference'
Labour activists volunteering in the US presidential election amounts to illegal "contributions", the complaint alleges.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
How much foreign influence is there in the U.S. election?
As Trump claims the U.K. Labour Party is meddling in the U.S. election, CBS News takes stock of foreign agent political donations, and who's behind them.World - CBS News - October 24 -
Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
The trouble with Pedro Sánchez’s ‘maverick’ foreign policy
Spanish premier’s swerves on international stage yield dividends in domestic politicsWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Trump’s foreign policy plan: embrace unpredictability
The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foesBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories
Plus, why you should never cross a crow.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
AstraZeneca Probe in China Adds to Concerns for Foreign Businesses
An investigation involving the drugmaker’s China president is the latest crackdown to trigger uncertainty in the industry about Beijing’s intentions.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 12 hours ago -
Trump calls Democrats more dangerous than U.S. foreign adversaries
Donald Trump called Democrats who have opposed him "the enemy from within," describing them as more dangerous than major foreign adversaries of the United States, including Russia and China.Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
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Vance says the 'enemy from within' includes foreign nationals
In response to what former President Trump meant by calling Democrats "the enemy from within," Sen. JD Vance expanded the term to include foreign nationals he claimed Vice President Harris helped ...Politics - NBC News - October 14 -
China's Top Carmaker Dominates Foreign Rivals With $14,000 Plug-In Hybrid
From tariffs to technology restrictions, global challenges are mounting for Chinese carmakers, but BYD has been unstoppable.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Why Naming a Foreign Soccer Coach Divides Opinion in England
England is set to appoint Thomas Tuchel as head coach. There’s already backlash from some about a German taking charge.Sports - The New York Times - October 16 -
Iranian foreign minister discusses regional tensions with Egyptian officials in Cairo
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has discussed rising tensions in the region with Egyptian officials in Cairo during the first such visit by a top Iranian official to the North African nation ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza
Death of architect of October 7 attack on Israel represents a devastating blow to Palestinian militant groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
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David Lammy, U.K. Foreign Secretary, Visits China in Bid to Reset Relations
David Lammy is set to meet China’s foreign minister in Beijing on Friday, in a trip the British government said would acknowledge “areas of contention as well as areas for cooperation.”World - The New York Times - October 18 -
Canada's foreign minister says India's remaining diplomats are on notice not to harm Canadians
Canada’s foreign minister says India’s remaining diplomats in the country are “clearly on notice” not to endanger Canadian livesWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
The Canadian comedian who became China’s most famous foreigner
Mark Rowswell, aka Dashan, on doing stand-up — and ‘Shawshank’ — in perfect MandarinWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
France’s foreign minister pledges support for Ukraine ‘victory plan’
Jean-Noël Barrot says Russian victory would ‘push the international order toward chaos’ as he backs negotiations. France’s foreign minister pledged his support for Ukraine’s plan for ending the war ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Johnson avoids Jan. 6 question, talks about foreign wars
CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) over former President Trump’s threat of violence following Jan. 6 and the lawmaker instead talked about foreign wars. Johnson joined CNN’s ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
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What to know about foreign threats to the 2024 election amid voter concerns
A recent CBS News poll found that more than 80% of voters think foreign governments are trying to influence the 2024 election. Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure ...Politics - CBS News - October 22 -
Intelligence community expecting intensified foreign influence efforts ahead of election
The National Intelligence Council released a security update warning Americans about foreign election interference on Tuesday. “Foreign actors — particularly Russia, Iran, and China — remain ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
FirstFT: Shares in McDonald’s plunge on links to E. coli outbreak
Also in today’s newsletter, Israel claims Nasrallah’s heir killed and Starbucks scraps financial guidanceWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
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Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season.Tech - Wired - October 23 -
Foreign appliance maker on Trump tariffs: Risks, opportunities, ‘but mostly uncertainty’
A Swedish appliance maker with factories in the U.S. doesn’t know quite what to make of the possibility of new tariffs in a second Trump presidency.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
If Trump wins the election, this is what’s at stake for US foreign policy
If elected again, Trump’s policies may largely be shaped by the candidate himself – and it may be more chaotic than it was eight years ago. When Americans choose between Donald Trump and Kamala ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Vance: Problems 'caused by broken leadership' bigger than 'any foreign threat'
Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) defended former President Trump's comments suggesting using military force on Election Day to combat "the enemy within" in an interview with NBC ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
The chicest foreign exchange in London (will also serve you a latte)
Foreign Exchange News in Paddington describes itself as ‘Palm Beach meets Naples’World - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Argentina ready to boost flights to Falklands, says foreign minister
Diana Mondino says airlines will have to decide ‘frequency’ in sign of warmer relations with the UK over the islandsBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago
