Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'diplomacy'

Obama's Absence Upsets Some Muslims, Arabs

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:42:00 EDT

Barack Obama's message of unity and diplomacy is an appealing one for many Muslim-Americans. But his conspicuous absence from Muslim and Arab-American neighborhoods and mosques this campaign season has some voters feeling slighted.

Some Muslim, Arab Voters Upset With Obama

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:44:00 EDT

Next President Likely To Stay Course On Diplomacy

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:03:00 EDT

Despite all the talk of change, the next president will likely provide more continuity on foreign policy than there was the last time the White House changed hands.

Russia Under Pressure, Has Little World Support

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:53:00 EDT

Russia is facing international isolation over this month's attacks in Georgia, and the country failed to enlist the support it wanted from China and a group of former Soviet republics in central Asia. Moscow has accused NATO of "battleship diplomacy."

A More Tasteful Side To The Axis Of Evil

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

When you hear Iran, Iraq and North Korea you probably think Axis of Evil, but to Chris Fair, this trio just screams dinner party. Fair, author of the book, Cuisines of the Axis of Evil, talks with Robert Smith about digestive diplomacy.

Resurgent Russia Challenges U.S. Diplomacy

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:04:00 EDT

The United States has found itself in a difficult position with the conflict between Georgia and Russia. Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution, talks about U.S. relations in the region.

Thoughts On Diplomacy

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

For more on the situation between Georgia and Russia, Alex Chadwick talks with diplomatic correspondent Mike Shuster.

Middle East Diplomacy, Shrinking U.S. Involvement

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:41:00 EDT

Complex diplomatic negotiations are taking place in the volatile region. With the U.S. taking a back seat in the talks, smaller countries such as Egypt and Syria are stepping up and taking leading roles.

In Israel, Obama Offers Carrot-Stick Iran Policy

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:00 EDT

Barack Obama says he'll use "big sticks and big carrots" to negotiate with Iran and persuade the country's leaders not to develop nuclear weapons. Speaking in Israel, he also said he'd push for "tough serious direct diplomacy" with Iran.

Cool Heads Prevail In 'One Minute To Midnight'

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:25:00 EDT

In his thrilling postmortem of the Cuban missile crisis, Michael Dobbs reveals the role of tactical diplomacy — and luck — in ensuring a peaceful resolution to the Cold War standoff.

Nixon Library Hosts 'Pingpong Diplomacy' Rematch

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Nixon Presidential Library in California hosts a "pingpong diplomacy" rematch between Chinese and American players in honor of the historic 1971 and '72 matches. Those games helped to open relations between the United States and China and pave the way for President Nixon's visit to the communist nation. Co-host Renee Montagne talks with Margaret MacMillan, author of Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed the World.

McCain Bemoans Spread of Nuclear Arms

Tue, 27 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, faults both parties for failing to contain the spread of nuclear weapons over the past 45 years. He said neither diplomacy nor military force alone are enough to stop proliferation.

Hello Kitty Tapped for Diplomacy

Tue, 20 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Hello Kitty, Japan's chubby-cheeked, white cartoon cat is one of the most powerful and lucrative brands in the world. And this week, the fictional character has been selected as an envoy; officials in Tokyo have named her their official tourism ambassador to Hong Kong and China.

In White House Visit, Pope Preaches Diplomacy

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

On his 81st birthday, Pope Benedict XVI was greeted by military bands and an enthusiastic crowd of 9,000 at the White House. In his remarks, the pope spoke of peace through diplomacy and democracy, themes he's likely to include in a speech to the United Nations later this week.

China Alters Its Role in World Economy, Diplomacy

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:23:00 EDT

After years of attracting foreign investment, China is now investing overseas itself, and the country is increasingly using its diplomatic muscle. Those changes have brought new risk and responsibility for a country long known for not interfering.

The Crossroads of Diplomacy and Sport

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:57:00 EDT

With the Beijing Olympics just months away, Robert Siegel and David Wallechinsky, co-author of the upcoming The Complete Book of the Olympics, discuss Olympic boycotts, minor incidents, major protests and the decision to allow China to host this year's games.

Top U.S. Diplomat Stresses Reconnecting with Allies

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:56:00 EST

On his last day on the job at the State Department, Nicholas Burns discusses the beginning of the United States' return to multilateral diplomacy after a period of frayed relations. Burns is the undersecretary of state for political affairs.

Obama Tries Personal Diplomacy in Kenya

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST

U.S. presidential contender Barack Obama made time this week to call the leaders of warring factions in Kenya. Obama's father is Kenyan and a member Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga's tribe. Odinga is disputing the results of the recent Kenyan presidential election.

Assessing Iran's Nuclear Goals

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:28:00 EST

Over the past year, tensions between Iran and the United States have risen to unprecedented levels. At the same time, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faces more criticism internally than at any time since he took office more than two years ago. Mike Shuster takes a year-end look at the ongoing controversy and diplomacy surrounding Iran's nuclear program.

U.S. Policy on Pakistan in Disarray

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:21:00 EST

The Bush administration has severely limited diplomacy options in the wake of the assassination of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. President Pervez Musharraf is unpopular and may have to postpone elections set for Jan. 8. Pakistan is important ally to the U.S. war on terror.

Hadley Responds to NIE on Iran

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:00:00 EST

National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley discusses the National Intelligence Estimate on Iran, and how the intelligence reversal will affect international diplomacy on Iran. He says the report confirms that Iran had a convert program that could be restarted at anytime.

Iraqis to Attempt Diplomacy With Turks

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:00:00 EDT

A high-ranking Iraqi delegation is due in the Turkish capital, Ankara as efforts continue to defuse tensions along the Turkish-Iraqi border and stave off a Turkish incursion into Iraq. The diplomatic steps come a day after Turkish warplanes and helicopters struck Kurdish rebel positions along the border and fired artillery as far as twelve miles into Iraqi territory.

Obama: Iran Requires 'Aggressive' Diplomacy

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:38:00 EDT

Barack Obama says military force is not the only option for dealing with Iran. In an NPR interview, the presidential candidate continued to criticize fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton on her foreign diplomacy positions.

U.S. Sends Hospital Ship to Latin America

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:21:00 EDT

President Bush is pushing medical diplomacy across Latin America in response to charges that the United States has ignored its backyard since the war on terrorism began. Now the USHS Comfort is touring a dozen countries across the region.

State Dept. Museums Plug Cultural Diplomacy

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:00:00 EDT

The museum community is asking whether museums should be used to promote foreign policy in response to a new initiative funded by the State Dept. The program lets U.S. and non-U.S. museums apply for grants for exhibitions that would "strengthen international connections."