Natalie Liu

Fashion at Center of Czech-Styled Diplomacy

Sharing the stage with representatives from 20-plus countries ranging from Australia to Romania, Czech Embassy sends message that its country believes in multicultural world

Lawmakers Express Unity as US, NK Contemplate Next Steps

Anne Frank Award Winner Feels Optimistic about Syria's Future

Benjamin B. Ferencz, last surviving prosecutor of Nazis at post-World War II Nuremberg Trials, and Syrian-born Mohammad Al Abdallah were recognized at this year's award ceremony which was centered on theme of prosecuting war crimes

Nuremberg Prosecutor: No Justice Without Accountability

Ferencz believes ‘there is no justice without accountability’

Ben Ferencz: 'Until We Have a Happier World for Everyone'

There is no justice without accountability, Benjamin B. Ferencz, one of the lead U.S. prosecutors at the Nuremberg Trials after WWII. Ferencz said the U.S. provided critical leadership then and must again.

Czech Envoy: Bids Welcome From US Arms Manufacturers

Nation aims to double military spending as it negotiates a bilateral defense accord with Washington

VOA Interview: Czech FM Tomáš Petříček

Czech Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček talks to VOA about NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).

US Signs Defense Cooperation Agreement with Hungary

Hungarian media, however, widely published the news Saturday, quoting Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Peter Szijjarto, as saying this is a 'modernized version' of an agreement reached 20 years ago

Czechs View NATO and EU as Cornerstones of Peace and Prosperity

The Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland joined the EU in 2004, five years after the three nation states became members of NATO

NATO Chief Rejects 'Spheres of Influence'

Georgia and Ukraine have the right to choose their own paths, says Jens Stoltenberg at conference marking alliance’s 70th anniversary

UK Ambassador: Don't Mistake Brexit Uncertainty for Weakness

Ambassador assures US opinion leaders that Britain will remain strong economically and on security matters

Bipartisan Support Seen for US-Taiwan Free-trade Deal

Influential conservative says pressure for talks could begin as soon as US-China negotiations are completed

Kazakh Leader’s Controversial Legacy Continues After Presidency

Same day new president sworn in, Nazarbayev’s daughter was elected chairman of the Senate, a position first in line to assume the presidency

Algerian Envoy Seeks to Explain Unrest at Home to US Authorities

Ambassador says he must speak for his government but is foremost an Algerian citizen

Estonian President Urges Unity Among Allies Against Russia

Kersti Kaljulaid tells Washington audience that a robust defense plan is not yet in place

Summit Spotlights Finland's History With Russia

Heavily land-mined border stands in counterpoint to outward signs of mutually cordial relations

Norway Strengthens Ties With US as Arctic Heats Up

PM Erna Solberg to visit Washington this week for discussions on defense and security goals within NATO, the global coalition to defeat Islamic State extremists, and trade and investment

Manila Signals Focus on Economic Buildup, Downplays Tensions on Sea

Philippines ambassador says ‘massive redevelopment of the country’s physical infrastructure’ is top priority for Filipino government

Ukraine FM: Russia Does Not Live in a Vacuum, Sanctions Are Effective

European Union’s sanctions post constraints for Russia’s access to coveted EU markets

Former Soviet Dissident: Foreign Policy Styled After Realpolitik ‘Absolutely Wrong’ 

Natan Sharansky to leaders of democratic societies: Your solidarity with people struggling for freedom is not only your moral principle, it’s your basic interest; the more you understand this and your policy reflects this, the more you can influence the world