Michele Kelemen

Michele Kelemen appears in the following:

State Department Should Be More Diverse And Engaged Across U.S., Report Says

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

The Biden administration pledges a foreign policy that delivers to middle-class Americans. Linking up to locales across the country — outside D.C. — could help with that, according to a new report.

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Antony Blinken Starts Virtual 'International' Tour As Secretary Of State

Saturday, February 27, 2021

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making the global rounds virtually, with Canada and Mexico as his first stops.

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Biden Administration Begins Talks With Iran On American Detainees

Monday, February 22, 2021

The Biden administration says it won't tolerate Iran holding Americans in an unjust and unlawful manner.

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Biden Takes His 'America Is Back' Message To The World In Munich Speech

Friday, February 19, 2021

President Biden sought to turn the page on the Trump administration's "America First" ethos in a speech to the Munich Security Conference where he tried to repair frayed ties with European allies.

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Biden Administration Offers To Restart Diplomacy With Iran

Thursday, February 18, 2021

The Biden administration has taken its first steps to reopen diplomacy with Iran.

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State Department Says It Can Push Democracy While Continuing To Sell Weapons To Egypt

Thursday, February 18, 2021

President Biden's Department of State says it can both push for human rights and democracy in Egypt and continue to supply the country with weapons. That's the way it explained its approach this week.

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Haiti Ambassador Tells U.S. And Others Not To Meddle As Political Crisis Intensifies

Friday, February 12, 2021

As a political crisis intensifies in Haiti, the country's ambassador is warning the U.S. and others not to meddle saying "you break it, you own it."

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Biden Administration To Rejoin U.N. Human Rights Council

Monday, February 08, 2021

The Biden administration announced its plans to rejoin the U.N. Human Rights Council three years after the U.S. withdrew from the organization.

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Biden Visits State Department, Discusses Envoy For Yemen

Thursday, February 04, 2021

President Biden visited the State Department on Thursday. He announced a new envoy for Yemen and attempted to boost morale for the department and show support for Secretary Antony Blinken.

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Biden Administration Reviews Its Overall Approach To Russia

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

There's been widespread condemnation of the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, but there are only limited options for the U.S. to try to influence Russia's internal repression.

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How The Biden Administration Can Tackle America's Longest War

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

In a deal with the Taliban last year, the Trump administration agreed to withdraw U.S. troops by May, but the Biden administration says the Taliban isn't keeping its end of the bargain.

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Diplomacy And Multilateralism Shape Biden Officials' Foreign Policy Approach

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Newly confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Linda Thomas-Greenfield, nominee for ambassador to the United Nations, are stressing a return to diplomacy and multilateralism in their messaging.

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In First Official Call, Biden And Putin Discuss Cyberattack, Arms Deal

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

In his first call with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office, President Biden agreed to extend a key arms control deal and pressed Putin on many issues, including the SolarWinds hack.

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Senate Confirms Antony Blinken As Secretary Of State

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The Senate confirmed Antony Blinken as President Biden's secretary of state on Tuesday. The vote was 78-22. As the top U.S. diplomat, Blinken will face an array of national security challenges.

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Diplomats Return To State Department As Biden Administration Begins

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Longtime diplomats were forced out or quit in protest during the Trump administration. Now, some are returning as Secretary of State-designate Tony Blinken vows to rebuild.

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Biden's National Security, Foreign Policy Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden's top picks for national security and foreign policy positions face Senate confirmation hearings Tuesday. They will be questioned on a range of challenges facing the U.S.

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Secretary Of State Nominee Blinken Promises A Reengaged America Abroad

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

"Humility and confidence should be the flip sides of America's leadership coin," Antony Blinken testified at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, where he vowed to work for the "greater good."

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Senate Panel To Hold Confirmation Hearing For Secretary Of State Designate

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

President-elect Biden's nominee for Secretary of State Tony Blinken will answer questions at Tuesday's hearing. He has promised to restore America's credibility on the world stage with humility.

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The Democratic Credibility Of The U.S. Has Taken A Hit. Here's How To Fix It.

Saturday, January 16, 2021

The assault on the U.S. Capitol is causing much harm to America's image abroad as a promoter of democratic values.

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U.N. And International Aid Groups Express Concerns Over Pompeo's Latest Moves

Monday, January 11, 2021

As he leaves office, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is taking steps that could make it harder for his successor to negotiate with Cuba or get aid to parts of Yemen ruled by an Iranian-backed militia.

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