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When Foreign Policy Actually Affects Elections

Recommended Reading / September 26th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

From the Center It’s a truism in American politics that voters pay little attention to foreign policy when casting their ballots. In the early stages of a foreign conflict with broad popular support, the party in power will usually realize some short-term benefit. And when public backing...

Foreign Policy, 2022 Elections, Joe Biden, Ukraine War, Afghanistan, Polls

The UN Just Declared a Universal Human Right to a Healthy, Sustainable Environment – Here’s Where Resolutions Like This Can Lead

Recommended Reading / August 8th, 2022 / By The Conversation

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on July 28, 2022, to declare the ability to live in “a clean, healthy and sustainable environment” a universal human right.

United Nations, Foreign Policy, Climate Change

Here's Where Democrats and Republicans Agree on Foreign Policy

Common Ground / August 1st, 2022 / By Clare Ashcraft

With the United States consistently oscillating between isolationist and interventionist periods depending on the political climate, views about foreign policy tend to shift with the times. Even so, party divisions exist on this issue, as does common ground.

Common Ground, Foreign Policy, World, Bipartisan, Bipartisanship

When China Matters Even More Than Usual

Recommended Reading / July 25th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

China never went away, of course, but it will soon be much harder to ignore for a number of reasons.

China, Taiwan, Democracy, World, Asia, Foreign Policy, Ukraine War

International Courts Prosecuting Leaders Like Putin for War Crimes Have a Mixed Record – But Offer Clues on How to get a Conviction

Recommended Reading / June 17th, 2022 / By The Conversation

There have been mounting calls from Ukrainian and other activists and political leaders to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine, including authorizing attacks on civilians. There has also been public skepticism that this could actually happen.

Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, War, International Affairs, Foreign Policy

When Latin America Doesn’t Want Us Anymore

Recommended Reading / June 13th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

Domestic political forces are constraining Biden from taking more concrete action on relations with Latin Americans countries.

The Americas, World, Foreign Policy, Ukraine War

When We Stop Paying Attention to the Rest of the World

Recommended Reading / June 6th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

Despite widespread support for Ukraine here in the United States, there are pockets of resistance emerging on the ideological fringes of both parties.

Ukraine War, Russia, The Americas, Foreign Policy, War, Culture, Politics

Media Outlets Have A History Of Promoting Pro-War Advocates With Financial Ties To Weapons Industry

Bias / May 7th, 2022 / By Antonio Ferme

Some media outlets across the spectrum have failed to be transparent with Americans when highlighting the opinions of figures financially tied to defense contractors.

Defense And Security, Biden Administration, Corporate America, Defense Contractors, Foreign Policy, Media Bias, Role Of Government, Russia, Transparency, Ukraine War, Weapons

World Plans Next Steps in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Story of the Week / March 17th, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, so do questions about how the U.S. and other world powers may get involved.

World, Russia, Ukraine War, Foreign Policy

Should NATO be Reformed, and What Role Can the US Play?

Recommended Reading / March 2nd, 2022 / By Divided We Fall (author)

What role will NATO play in the 21st century amid a new war in Europe?

NATO, Russia, Ukraine War, World, Europe, Foreign Policy

How AllSides Tracked the Buildup to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

News / February 24th, 2022 / By Joseph Ratliff

If you’re just tuning in, Russia’s missile strikes and troop movements in Ukraine may seem like a sudden and shocking development. However, the attacks are a culmination of months of rising tensions between Russia and the West. Here at AllSides, we vigilantly monitor the news cycle for...

Russia, Ukraine, World, Foreign Policy, AllSides, Ukraine War

Russia-Ukraine Tensions Put World on Edge

Story of the Week / January 27th, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

Russia's military buildup along its border with Ukraine has sparked fears of an invasion and military mobilization from the U.S. and other European allies.

Russia, Ukraine, Europe, War, Foreign Policy, NATO, European Union, Nord Stream 2, Vladimir Putin

When Biden Has To Decide What’s Most Important

Recommended Reading / January 3rd, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

The more Biden talks about one goal, the less he talks about the other. The more he emphasizes one, the less likely he is to accomplish the other.

Joe Biden, 2022 Elections, White House, Foreign Policy, Build Back Better, Elections, Democratic Party

Story Of The Week: Biden Stages Diplomatic Boycott Of China Olympics, Talks With Putin

Story of the Week / December 9th, 2021 / By AllSides Staff

President Joe Biden's interactions with China and Russia made top headlines across the political spectrum this week.

Story Of The Week, Foreign Policy, Russia, China, Joe Biden, World, Ukraine, Europe, Beijing Olympics

When The United States Gets Bored and Goes Home

Recommended Reading / August 20th, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

The problem with these retreats is that they leave a path for malignant forces to expand their reach.

Afghanistan, World, Middle East, Taliban, Foreign Policy, US Military

Story of the Week: Biden Meets With Putin, G7 Leaders

Story of the Week / June 17th, 2021 / By AllSides Staff

President Joe Biden traversed Europe over the past week, meeting with multiple foreign leaders in the first international trip of his administration. He met with the leaders of the G7 nations in the United Kingdom last week; some big stories were their commitment to sending 1 billion...

Story Of The Week, Joe Biden, Russia, Vladimir Putin, Foreign Policy, World

Surveys Say Republicans and Democrats Both Support International Cooperation, Alliances

Common Ground / March 22nd, 2021 / By Hyria Stuart

In terms of foreign policy, there are misleading stereotypes of Democrats and Republicans. Supposedly, Democrats are strongly supportive of international cooperation, while Republicans are nationalistic, wanting to focus on America before other countries. Yet surveys of Republicans...

United News Roundup, Common Ground, Foreign Policy, World, Republican Party, Democratic Party

Foreign Policy Surveys Suggest Republicans Support International Cooperation

Recommended Reading / January 14th, 2021 / By Jackson Lanzer

From the Center Editor's Note: This viewpoint is from a writer rated Center. As America nears a presidential transition, the Biden administration promises an updated foreign policy full of international alliances. The Biden-Harris campaign website pledges that in their administration, “...

United News Roundup, Foreign Policy, World, Bridging Divides, Polarization, Trade

Trump v. Biden: Chinese Foreign Policy

News / October 7th, 2020 / By AllSides Staff

This article is part of our "Trump vs. Biden" Perspectives Blogs series, in which we'll analyze and explain each candidate's positions on major issues leading up to the 2020 presidential election . This blog will examine each candidate's stances on matters pertaining to o China and the...

Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Elections, 2020 Election, China, Foreign Policy, Trump V Biden

When the United States Turns Away From the World

News / July 15th, 2020 / By Dan Schnur

This past week’s political headlines were dominated by chatter about presidential facemasks and executive clemency. But there was less noticeable and more important news that surfaced as well, which underscored the continued retreat of the United States from its role on the world stage...

World, Foreign Policy, Trade, Elections, 2020 Election, Joe Biden, Donald Trump

Tag: Foreign Policy

When Foreign Policy Actually Affects Elections

The UN Just Declared a Universal Human Right to a Healthy, Sustainable Environment – Here’s Where Resolutions Like This Can Lead

Here's Where Democrats and Republicans Agree on Foreign Policy

When China Matters Even More Than Usual

International Courts Prosecuting Leaders Like Putin for War Crimes Have a Mixed Record – But Offer Clues on How to get a Conviction

When Latin America Doesn’t Want Us Anymore

When We Stop Paying Attention to the Rest of the World

Media Outlets Have A History Of Promoting Pro-War Advocates With Financial Ties To Weapons Industry

World Plans Next Steps in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Should NATO be Reformed, and What Role Can the US Play?

How AllSides Tracked the Buildup to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine Tensions Put World on Edge

When Biden Has To Decide What’s Most Important

Story Of The Week: Biden Stages Diplomatic Boycott Of China Olympics, Talks With Putin

When The United States Gets Bored and Goes Home

Story of the Week: Biden Meets With Putin, G7 Leaders

Surveys Say Republicans and Democrats Both Support International Cooperation, Alliances

Foreign Policy Surveys Suggest Republicans Support International Cooperation

Trump v. Biden: Chinese Foreign Policy

When the United States Turns Away From the World

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