In 2016, the number of international tourists to the US dropped by more than 2 percent, while tourism trended upward worldwide. There are several explanations for the dip.
The rhetoric between Australia and China is reaching a fever pitch in the media, with less room for journalists to take a more nuanced, objective viewpoint.
South Africa’s relations with the US could sour under President Trump.
Incoming US ambassador to Australia Harry Harris has been reassigned to South Korea, meaning Australia is still without a US ambassador.
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The US Ambassador to Australia post remains vacant after Admiral Harry Harris was reassigned to South Korea. But the diminished role of ambassadors means this is not cause for alarm.
A cargo ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge outside San Francisco.
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The author of ‘Securing the Peace,’ explains what’s wrong with having US ambassadors operating in one-third of the world’s capitals while special operations forces are active in three-fourths.