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Local and State Diplomacy Is Critical to US Foreign Policy

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The Hill
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott argues why local and state diplomacy is critical "to ensure long-term success for cities and states that engage with international entities."

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at a press conference at the State Department on January 17, 2023.
Reuters
Global Politics

Zelenskyy's Speech to Congress Echoes Churchill's Wartime Address

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Global Insight by Matthew Abbott

Like Churchill before him, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must use his rhetorical gifts to maintain American support for his nation's war effort, writes Matthew Abbott.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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US Foreign Policy

Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Isn't a Deviation from the Status Quo

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CNBC International
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joined CNBC Capital Connection to explain why Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan visit isn’t a deviation from the status quo of U.S. foreign policy.

Matt Abbott speaks on CNBC. US Foreign Policy

Pelosi: Washington Will Not Abandon Taiwan

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Al Hurra
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins Al Hurra to discuss Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and how this visit could impact the US-China relationship.

Matt Abbott speaks in an interview on Al Hurra. Defense and Security

Beijing Ramps up Military Presence in Taiwan

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ABC RN Breakfast
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins ABC RN Breakfast to look at Beijing's responses to Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan visit, including a ramped-up military presence and new sanctions.

Speaker Pelosi visits the parliament in Taipei, Taiwan on August 3, 2022.
Reuters
Defense and Security

What Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Represents

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Sirius XM Potus
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins The Briefing with Steve Scully on Sirius XM POTUS to discuss Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and the effects it may have.

Nancy Pelosi prepares to board her plane before leaving Taiwan on August 3, 2022.
Reuters
Defense and Security

Speaker Pelosi Visits Taiwan

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WGN Chicago
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott discusses Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and what it means for global politics on WGN Morning News.

Matt Abbott speaks on WGN. US Foreign Policy

China Makes Threats as Speaker Pelosi Visits Taiwan

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WGN Chicago
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins WGN-TV to talk about Speaker Pelosi's historic visit to Taiwan and why it has China making threats against the U.S.

Matt Abbott on WGN with anchors Global Politics

The Pros and Cons of Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Visit

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BBC World News
Matthew Abbott

"This may make it more challenging for the US to work with China on a whole host of issues, including combatting climate change, trade, [and] North Korean demilitarization," says Matt Abbott.

Matt Abbott speaks on BBC World News. Global Politics

Time for the Quad to Expand into Subnational Partnerships

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The Diplomat
Matthew Abbott

To mitigate competition between China and members of the Quad, subnational diplomacy must take center stage, argues Matt Abbott in the Diplomat.

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and White House staff, participates in the virtual Quad Summit in 2021.
Adam Schultz
US Foreign Policy