Thomas Omestad

Taliban's Gains in Pakistan Have Washington Worried About Nuclear Security

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 8, 2009

The Pakistani president says the country's nuclear arsenal is safe. more >>

Obama Works to Repair America's Image in the World

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 5, 2009

Smiles and handshakes are a start, but Obama's real challenge will be to show results. more >>

China's Economic Stimulus Is Showing Results

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

A U.S. official praises Beijing's cooperation on the economic crisis and other matters. more >>

How Safe Is Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal?

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

Though concerned, U.S. officials say authorities have stepped up security of nuclear weapons. more >>

Obama Faces Long Odds on Iran Diplomacy

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 29, 2009

The president is trying to reach out to Iran, but it's hard to figure out what the regime really wants. more >>

Why the Obama Administration is So Worried About Pakistan

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

The Taliban are advancing in Pakistan and it's unclear whether the government can push them back. more >>

Saudis Now Dis Bush and Put Their Hopes on Obama

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 27, 2009

A senior Saudi official refers to the "trials and tribulations" of the recent Bush years. more >>

Assessing Obama's Repair Job in Latin America

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 20, 2009

Starting with an easing of the Cuban embargo, the president tried to win over skeptical leaders. more >>

On Cuba, Obama and Castro Trade Signals About Talks

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 17, 2009

Pressure from Latin America for diplomatic moves to ease long-standing tensions. more >>

What Obama Plans Next for Cuba Relations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 14, 2009

A further outreach is possible as the administration continues its major policy review. more >>

North Korea Plans to Restart Its Nuclear Weapons Production

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 14, 2009

After U.N. criticism for missile test, North Korea withdraws from stalled nuclear disarmament talks. more >>

Obama's Slight Easing of Cuba Restrictions Leaves Embargo Intact

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 13, 2009

The changes include easing the travel ban on Cuban-Americans visiting relatives on the island. more >>

North Korea Tests Obama's Plan to Restrict Nuclear Proliferation

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 13, 2009

With its rocket launch, North Korea is complicating Obama's efforts to stop nuclear proliferation. more >>

Explaining Obama's Mild Reaction to North Korea's Missile Launch

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 6, 2009

Obama's restrained condemnation of the missile launch may be part of an effort to revive stalled talks. more >>

Trying to Downplay the U.S.-European Splits at the G-20 Economic Summit

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 31, 2009

Obama and European leaders are likely to paper over their differences on how to fight the recession. more >>

Why Obama Might Be Able to Reconcile with Russia

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 31, 2009

Moscow had grown more assertive in recent years, but the global recession may be a moderating influence more >>

An Obama Trip to Russia Would Repair Hurt Feelings

By Paul Bedard and Thomas Omestad - Washington Whispers - March 30, 2009

U.S. officials are thinking of holding a bilateral summit in Russia. more >>

For Cuba, Eased U.S. Travel Ban Could Open the Door to Cultural Exchanges

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 30, 2009

A senior Cuban official endorses a move to increase contacts. more >>

With Obama's New Afghanistan Strategy, an Effort to Find More Realistic Goals

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 27, 2009

The president emphasizes pragmatism as he lays out benchmarks for progress. more >>

Cuba Waits for Obama as Ailing Fidel Castro Fades From Scene

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 27, 2009

Washington may move first to break the decades-old Cold War standoff with Havana. more >>

Why the United States and Russia Want a New Strategic Nuclear Weapons Treaty

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 26, 2009

The soon-to-expire, Cold War-era START 1 treaty set the basis for cuts in nuclear arsenals. more >>

Hillary Clinton in Mexico: Drug Wars, Trucking Dispute, and Other Issues on a Crowded Agenda

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 25, 2009

The surging drug-related violence will tend to overshadow everything else. more >>

A Key European Voice Hails New U.S. Attitude Under Obama