Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Blinken's unspoken truths

The body language on his latest Mideast tour tells the tale of America's tenuous position in the region

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Jan 14, 2024
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken's latest Middle Eastern tour sought to paint a facade of confidence and reassurance on the bleak canvas of a region in crisis. But it was less of a diplomatic success and more a masterclass in the art of geopolitical charades.

As a journalist and foreign policy expert, I pay a lot of attention to what leaders say. I ofte…

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