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Some German officials hope Biden will reverse US troop drawdown
Leaders in Germany reacted positively to the prospect of a fresh start in trans-Atlantic relations under a Biden presidency.
Official says US, Taliban reach Afghan truce agreement
A senior U.S.official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US-Taliban peace deal ‘on the table,’ says Esper
Signs are strong that all sides are closer than ever to ending of the 18-year conflict, America’s longest war.
By Joe Gould
Tensions over Iran show cracks in a time-tested alliance
Gone, at least for now, are the halcyon days when strong military and political ties between Britain and the United States meant that Washington could assume it had a staunch partner for standing up to a foreign foe.
Congress’ foreign policy flex in Europe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers went to Europe to say there is another branch of government that values alliances.
By Joe Gould
Obama Energy chief has a fix for INF Treaty
The U.S. has a path to salvage the tattered INF Treaty, says former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
By Joe Gould
Trump demands Europe take ISIS prisoners, America’s latest ask in Syria
Trump’s message comes as the U.S. wants allies to stabilize Syria.
By Joe Gould
Iran presses Europe to defy US and stay in nuke pact
The future of the Obama-era accord split Europe and the Trump administration on yet another front.
Inhofe says he’s open to Shanahan for permanent defense secretary
SASC Chairman Jim Inhofe said his previous remarks which he said were misinterpreted as 'an attack.'
By Joe Gould
US lawmakers meet Ghani, warn against big Afghanistan troop pullout
Afghan President Ashaf Ghani met separately with US lawmakers and Vice President Mike Pence
By Joe Gould
Graham: The US is looking for allies to replace it in Syria
As the U.S. leaves Syria, it is looking for allied troops to help stabilize the region, says Sen. Lindsey Graham.
By Joe Gould