Prelude To A Rumble: In Visit Including Wrestling Match, U.S.-Japan Rifts Exposed
President Trump’s ceremony-laden Japan visit featured a sumo match and an audience with the new emperor. Despite talk of an ironclad alliance, rifts over trade, Iran and North Korea stood out.
As Asia Transforms, Abe Looks To Clarify U.S.-Japan Alliance In Trump Meetings
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations about the goals of the U.S.-Japan summit, including clarity on North Korea and economic deals.
After Failed Coup, Maduro Moves Against Members Of Venezuelan Opposition
Rather than arresting rival Juan Guaido, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is targeting lower-ranking members the opposition party stripping their legal immunity and threatening them with arrest.
Thai Dissidents Disappear Or Turn Up Dead, Even After Escaping Nation
Thailand’s ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who “defame” the country’s monarchy. That’s led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn’t guaranteed their safety.
Far-Right, Green Parties Break 40-Year Centrist Majority In EU Parliament
Far-right wins in Sunday’s EU parliament elections produced more of a strong ripple than a wave, but the centrist coalition that has governed for 40 years did lose its majority.
Analysis: Voters Choose A New Direction For Europe’s Future
Roger Cohen, columnist for The New York Times, analyzes the European Union vote for NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly, including the high turnout and the success of the EU’s green parties.
4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results
Europe’s traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
In Trump’s Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences
A Monday press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed the two countries struggling to manage differences over issues including Iran, North Korea and trade.
What Parliamentary Elections Could Mean For The Future Of The EU
Steve Inskeep talks to former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, who discusses the EU parliamentary elections that concluded Sunday. Bildt is now co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations.
High Voter Turnout For European Parliamentary Elections
Centrists in Europe have lost their majority. After Europe’s parliamentary elections over the weekend, nationalist and far-right parties got a boost in their share of power.
News Brief: Trump Visits Japan, European Parliament Elections, Opioid Case
President Trump meets with Japan’s prime minister. It appears populists and nationalists are gaining more seats in Europe’s Parliament. And, Teva Pharmaceuticals agrees to settle Oklahoma opioid case.
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