Section: US & Canada
Fighting Terrorism in the Age of Trump
In February, Donald Trump vowed to make “enhanced interrogation techniques”—like sleep deprivation, waterboarding, and “a hell of a lot worse than waterboarding”—part of his then-hypothetical administration’s approach to fighting terrorism. He also promised to target the families of suspected terrorists. His pledges, sometimes reversed,...
EU Commission President: Trump’s Election Poses Risks for EU-US Relationship
EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump poses risks for the relationship between the European Union and the United States. Speaking to students at a conference in Luxemburg late Friday, Juncker said Trump must get up to speed on how Europe works in order to avoid “two years of wasted time” when he...
Fitch Raises Ukraine’s Credit Rating, Predicts Solid Growth Next Year
Fitch Ratings upgraded Ukraine’s debt rating to B- from CCC on November 11, citing easing financial pressures following Kyiv’s receipt of loans from the International Monetary Fund. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Former US Ambassador Banned From Traveling to Russia
Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, said Friday that Moscow had banned him from entering the country. McFaul, who was ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014, wrote on Facebook that Russia had banned him because of his close ties to President Barack Obama. “Was told that I am [on] the Kremlin’s sanctions list because of...
With an eye towards Donald Trump, Stephane Dion says Russian sanctions must be upheld
Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion urged all countries to remain firm about upholding sanctions against Russia for its actions toward Ukraine. …read more Source: Global...
As Montenegro Looks to NATO, Anxiety Grows Over Future US Commitment
As America’s European allies try to figure out their future relationships with Washington under President-elect Donald Trump, analysts say NATO and Russia are involved in an increasingly tense battle for influence in the Balkan states. Montenegro – formerly part of Serbia until declaring independence in 2006 – is about to join the NATO...
Forced Out Of Crimea, Tatar Restaurant Finds Solidarity Among Kiev Diners
Musafir was once one of Crimea’s most popular restaurants, serving Tatar food. But this ethnic group has been persecuted since Russian annexation. The eatery has found a welcoming refuge in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Invoking Trump, ex-Georgian leader launches new party in Ukraine
Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili launched a new political party in Ukraine on Friday to fight corruption. …read more Source:...
Former U.S. ambassador banned from traveling to Russia
WASHINGTON — The former U.S. ambassador to Russia said Friday that he has been banned from traveling there in a tit-for-tat response to U.S. visa bans for senior Russian officials. RELATED LINKSU.S. turns up heat on Russia as ties deteriorate Moscow officials say experts from Russia made contact with Trump staff during campaign Michael McFaul...
Podcast: Brave New World
How will the election of Donald Trump change the geopolitical equation in the post-Soviet space? …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
