Omestad, Thomas
Articles by Omestad, Thomas
The soon-to-expire, Cold War-era START 1 treaty set the basis for cuts in nuclear arsenals.
The surging drug-related violence will tend to overshadow everything else.
Greek foreign minister Dora Bakoyannis likes what she sees so far from the Obama administration.
His video message calls for "mutual respect," but the nuclear issue hangs over any potential dialogue.
Shaping an agenda for the visit to a majority Muslim nation that is a close U.S. ally.
The fight over Amb. Charles Freeman highlights the domestic politics of foreign policy.
Controversy was growing over Freeman's views on Israel and other issues.
Havana looks for moves by Washington but won't make political changes in advance for better relations.
They bring diplomatic firepower, but also potential ego issues.
Reza Pahlavi, Iran's former crown prince, wants Obama to focus on lack of political rights in Tehran.
