Biden Administration Agenda: Domestic and Foreign Policy Minefields Ambassador Curtis A. Ward (28 April 2021) — President Biden’s domestic and foreign policy agendas are packed with many urgent and complex issues. While domestic issues are subjected to much media attention and public discourse, international affairs are often dealt with through quiet diplomacy, thus escaping the glaring light of the media in the early stages. The Biden administration is engaged in prudent diplomatic...
A Coherent Foreign Policy Defines a Nation’s Sovereignty Ambassador Curtis A. Ward (19 September 2020) — I begin with the premise that a coherent foreign policy defines a sovereign nation, without which is chaos, misunderstanding and mistrust in bilateral and multilateral affairs. A coherent foreign policy is a predictable guide to the behavior of a sovereign nation and offers reasonable expectations in a country’s relationships with other states. It portends responsible behavior in...
