Revisionism or Revanchism: Japan’s New Foreign Policy
On April 14, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sat down with CNN to discuss his upcoming summit with President Biden. During the discussion, Kishida discussed the rising tensions around the world as well as how Japan’s foreign policy is acclimating to the new geopolitical environment.
APEC Summit: Biden’s Bittersweet Meeting with Xi Jinping
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, US President Joe Biden hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate in San Francisco for a four hour one-on-one discussion. The meeting comes amidst the backdrop of this year’s Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit where leaders from twenty-one Asian-Pacific nations gather to discuss economic cooperation and trade integration.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions Against Venezuela In a Bid to Ensure 2024 Elections
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, the Biden administration announced the softening of its sanction on oil, gas, and gold exports from Venezuela. The deal came one day after Venezuela’s incumbent leadership met with its opposition and agreed to hold democratic presidential elections in 2024.
Biden Moves to Fund Amazon Restoration Alongside Brazil
President Joe Biden pledged on Thursday to devote $500 million towards the Amazon Fund.
Colombian and US Presidents Discuss Hemispheric Cooperation and Venezuelan Sanctions
President Biden met Colombian President Gustavo Petro to discuss regional cooperation on climate change, migrations, and energy policy.
CSIS: Future of U.S. Climate and Energy Leadership
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a panel on March 20, 2023, to discuss the future of the US energy economy and the government’s efforts to reduce global emissions.