International Order Rattled by Clinton’s Stunning Election Loss
As traditional opponents of the United States have become emboldened by Clinton’s defeat, longstanding allies have begun to turn away.
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APEC Summit Marked By Protests, Addresses Terrorism and Climate Change
The 26th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting was held in Manila on November 18-19, culminating the Philippines’ year-long hosting of 21 member states in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
Read moreTPP Finalized But Faces Congressional Hurdles
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman described the deal to the New York Times as only “an important first step,” as the TPP must still be ratified by the government of each state party. Having already been denied fast-track authority on the deal by the House of Representatives earlier in the summer, President Obama still faces bipartisan opposition to the TPP.
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