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David Wainer
For David Wainer's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 8, 2022
U.N. suspends Russia from human rights panel as dozens abstain
The rare move on Thursday to take the action against Russia was backed by 93 nations and opposed by 24.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 22, 2021
Nations are lining up at the U.N. to criticize China on Xinjiang
The rebuke was joined this year for the first time by countries including Turkey, Eswatini and Liberia.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 20, 2021
Vaccine debate and climate goals top a scaled-back U.N. summit
The U.N. wants diplomats to have the face-to-face time they need to address crisis issues, but they don't want to be remembered for hosting a superspreader event.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 9, 2021
Biden’s Iran nuclear deal ambitions shrink as tensions flare
The Biden administration faces the sobering reality that returning to the Iran nuclear deal may no longer be feasible.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 13, 2021
Israel-Gaza crisis drags Biden into vortex he sought to avoid
Biden had been trying to pivot America's foreign policy to China, revive the Iran nuclear deal and wind down America's 'forever wars.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2021
It’s all about China as Biden and Suga meet amid Taiwan tension
How to strike a balance between deterring China while keeping Beijing from lashing out will be a crucial issue as the two leaders seek to project a unified voice.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2021
Incoming top U.S. diplomat says Washington still ‘long way’ from stronger Iran deal
Antony Blinken said Tehran must return to compliance with the terms of the deal first, and he vowed to work closely with Congress as potential talks progress.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 12, 2020
Biden’s path back to the Iran nuclear deal won’t be easy or fast
Iran's mid-2021 presidential election, as well as likely continued Republican control of the U.S. Senate, will put the brakes on quick, substantive action, analysts said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 14, 2020
Trump claims foreign policy win he craves with UAE-Israel accord
U.S. President Donald Trump hasn’t yet delivered the "deal of the century” he’s long sought in the Middle East, but his administration’s efforts have produced an agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates that even opponent Joe Biden is calling a historic step.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 19, 2019
Chinese nuclear plans cloud prospects for new U.S.-Russia missile deal
A key hurdle to extending a landmark nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia isn't Donald Trump or Vladimir Putin. It is China.

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