Merkel’s Low-Key Visit With Trump Focuses On Trade, Foreign Policy
The leaders will speak to media at the White House after meetings on Friday in which Merkel is expected to echo many of the concerns about foreign policy raised by French President Macron.
Are We Prepared For A Killer Flu Epidemic?
An 21st century outbreak could be as nightmarish as the 1918 pandemic, which killed about 40 million. So the Gates Foundation wants to spur the development of a flu vaccine. Don’t we already have one?
Right to work? In Silicon Valley, visa fight as symbol of blocked American dream
Anu Mahendran didn’t quite have a panic attack when she learned that the Trump administration might revoke work permits for spouses of foreign workers. Ms. Mahendran, who immigrated to the US from India in 2007, is a senior manager at NetApp, a Sunnyv…
Tim Ferriss: How Can We Become Comfortable With Discomfort?
How can we conquer our fears? Entrepreneur Tim Ferriss says that by taking action, we can train ourselves to accept discomfort, become more resilient, and expand our horizons.
Ann Morgan: What Can You Learn From Reading The World?
In 2012, Ann Morgan set out to read a book from nearly 200 different countries around the world. She describes how that experience challenged her limits and tested her assumptions.
Dan Pallotta: How Can We Push Ourselves To Dream Big?
Stepping outside of one’s comfort zone can happen on different levels. Entrepreneur and humanitarian activist Dan Pallotta says that doing so is not only important for individuals — but for society.
The U.S. Has No Clear Strategy For Africa. Here’s Why It Really Needs One
The U.S. relies on a threat-focused approach, when the international community should also support economic and governance development in the region, argues the ex-special forces commander for Africa.
At Border Meeting, Leaders Pledge An End To Korean War
Friday’s summit between the leaders of South and North Korea also sets the stage for a meeting between North Korea and the U.S., which is expected to happen in the coming month or two.
Sen. Rand Paul On Yemen And U.S. Foreign Interventions
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky talks about why he’s opposed to U.S. involvement in Yemen and the costs of American intervention abroad.
Merkel Visits The U.S.
We preview German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Washington. NPR’s Rachel Martin talks with Stefan Kornelius, foreign editor at the German daily Süddeutsche Zeitung.
North-South Korea Summit Sets The Stage For Possible Trump Meeting
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has traveled to South Korea to meet with South Korean leader Moon Jae-in. Steve Inskeep talks with Danny Russel, a former U.S. diplomat for East Asian and Pacific affairs.
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