Policy

Iranian Foreign Minister: More Sanctions Would Kill Nuke Deal

Javad Zarif's statement comes right before Secretary of State John Kerry is due to testify before members of Congress who want additional sanctions with the interim agreement. By Jordain Carney

  • Jordain Carney, National Journal
Policy

After Secret Talks, Will the U.S. Get Iran to Open Up?

The administration's cloak-and-dagger diplomacy towards an interim deal was great. Whether it is actually effective in the next stage of negotiations is another question. By Major Garrett

  • Major Garrett, National Journal
Business

John Kerry Has a Long Way to Go to Reshape the Middle East

The Secretary of State may have scored a victory with an interim deal, but there's plenty of work ahead of him. By David Rohde

  • David Rohde, The Atlantic
Ideas

The Quiet Americans

John Kerry and Chuck Hagel want their legacies in office to be associated with the foreign policy giants of another era. They must first look back and learn from their predecessors. By Kenneth Weisbrode

  • Kenneth Weisbrode
Threats

USAID Issues Holiday Plea: Donate Cash for Philippines, as Military Withdraws

As the U.S. military mission shrinks and winter sets in, the head of USAID is urging Americans to donate money to typhoon victims in the Philippines. By Kevin Baron

  • Kevin Baron
Policy

USAID: Aid Groups Also Stuck Waiting for Afghan Troop Agreement

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah says the global aid community that’s so tied to the U.S. military also is eyeing the loya jirga. By Kevin Baron

  • Kevin Baron
Business

How John Kerry Could End Up Outdoing Hillary Clinton

Critics say he's pompous and reckless—but his relentlessness may end up making him the most consequential secretary of state in years. By David Rohde

  • David Rohde, The Atlantic
Policy

U.S., Afghanistan Negotiators Reach a Deal on Post-2014 Security Agreement

The U.S. and Afghanistan have agreed on a deal to keep coalition troops past 2014. Now comes the hard part -- a group of Afghan elders must approve it. By Defense One Staff

  • Defense One Staff
Threats

U.S. Considering Alternatives to Eliminate Syria's Chemical Weapons

Secretary of State John Kerry announced the search for options on Monday after Albania refused to destroy the weapons inside their country. By Global Security Newswire

  • Global Security Newswire
Policy

John McCain Thinks John Kerry Is a 'Human Wrecking Ball'

The Arizona Senator had some harsh words for the Obama administration's approach towards its negotiations with Iran. By Uri Friedman

  • Uri Friedman, The Atlantic
Policy

What John Kerry Should Have Said in Egypt

The Secretary of State may have wanted to get U.S.-Egypt relations back on track, but he may have instead enabled Mubarak 2.0. By Steve Clemons

  • Steve Clemons, The Atlantic
Threats

How to Balance Safety and Openness for America’s Diplomats

U.S. embassies abroad increasingly resemble militarized compounds. That has to change, for America's own good. By John Norris

  • John Norris, The Atlantic
Policy

Kerry Says World Leaders Mocked Him Over Shutdown

Foreign leaders ribbed Secretary of State John Kerry over the shutdown, asking him if he needed money to pay for his meals. By Beth Reinhard

  • Beth Reinhard, National Journal
Ideas

Is John Kerry a Better Secretary of State Than Hillary Clinton?

In the last two months, Kerry has reopened mideast peace talks, negotiated a chemical weapons ban in Syria, found common ground with Russia and met in a historic sit-down with Iran's foreign minister. By Michael Hirsh

  • Michael Hirsh, National Journal
Business

Did the Taliban Get the U.S. To Revoke an Afghan Interpreter’s Visa?

After years of working as an interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, Janis Shenwary was set to bring his family to the United States. Now his visa is on hold. By Stephanie Gaskell

  • Stephanie Gaskell
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