World May 01 Former ambassador John Negroponte discusses changes to Trump's national security team The Trump White House announced a major shakeup with embattled National Security Adviser Mike Waltz leaving his post to become the next U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Amna Nawaz discussed the move with Ambassador John Negroponte. He was the first…
World Apr 30 A look at the partnership between Vietnam and the U.S. 50 years after the fall of Saigon Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the unification of the country under Communist rule after decades of war. From the ashes, the U.S. and Vietnam now enjoy close relations, due in no small part to…
World Apr 22 Foreign policy experts offer views on Trump administration's student activist crackdown According to attorneys, over 1,000 student visas have been revoked in the Trump administration’s crackdown. Part of that effort has been a State Department argument that some students’ actions threaten U.S. foreign policy interests. Nick Schifrin discussed more with former…
World Apr 16 Ahead of 2nd round of nuclear negotiations, U.S. and Iran harden positions Iran and the U.S. confirmed that a second round of talks over Iran’s nuclear program would take place this weekend in Rome. But at the same time, both the U.S. and Iran have hardened their negotiating positions after describing the…
World Apr 15 China cuts exports of vital rare earth minerals as trade war with U.S. intensifies China’s leader is touring Southeast Asia and portraying Beijing as the anchor of world economic stability. Xi Jinping’s efforts come after the U.S. levied a blanket 10 percent tariff on goods coming in and steeper rates on China. Beijing is…
World Apr 08 Analyst breaks down China's response to Trump's trade war For perspective on the growing trade war between the United States and China and the ripple effects it’s having, Amna Nawaz spoke with Elizabeth Economy. She served as the senior advisor for China in the Commerce Department during the Biden…
World Apr 08 Taiwan closely watches Ukraine war, fearing China could attempt a similar takeover Ukrainian President Zelensky said troops in eastern Ukraine captured Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, a reminder of that war's global impact. Russia’s invasion has affected the thinking in Taiwan, which sees itself confronting a larger neighbor that challenges its sovereignty.
World Apr 07 With future at risk, Taiwan prepares citizens to resist potential Chinese invasion Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It's a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn might be coming. Nick Schifrin reports for our series,…
Nation Apr 04 Trump abruptly shakes up NSA leadership amid pressure from right-wing activist President Trump abruptly fired the director and deputy director of the National Security Agency, the country’s powerful cyber intelligence bureau. That’s according to reports and members of the House and Senate intelligence committees. The firings came after right-wing activist Laura…
World Apr 03 How Taiwan is boosting its defenses to resist Chinese aggression Taiwan has long been the most tense flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend its democracy. This week, China’s People’s Liberation Army launched new drills and sent ships around Taiwan. The U.S.