- Social:
Reuters
Luke Baker is Jerusalem bureau chief, and former Brussels bureau chief, for Reuters.
PROFILE
Luke Baker
Guest
FROM Luke Baker
To the Point
President Trump in search of the 'ultimate deal' President Trump is talking "peace" between Israelis and Palestinians — without any detailed plan to confront the all-important "core issues" between them. Today, he met with Mahmoud Abbas -- but Palestinians are divided between his Fatah faction and Hamas, located in Gaza. Mr. Trump then followed up with a speech that failed to mention the "two-state solution" -- which divides Israelis. As he moves on to Rome, we update the President's first try at international diplomacy in one of the world's most complex and confusing regions.
To the Point
NATO Searches for Options in the Ukraine Since Russia first moved to seize Crimea from its neighbor, Ukraine, NATO has warned about threats to peace. Today, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen announced that military patrols will be established on the eastern borders of NATO countries, saying, “we are not discussing military options.” Luke Baker is Brussels Bureau Chief for the Reuters news service.
Which Way, L.A.?
Obama Ramps Up Sanctions against Russia while EU Waits As Russia today continued the process of annexing Crimea and built up forces nearby, President Obama announced expanded sanctions to include more senior officials of the Russian government. "In addition, we are today sanctioning a number of other individuals with substantial resources and influence who provide material support to Russian leadership, as well as a bank that provides material support to these individuals." In Brussels, foreign ministers of the European Union are also threatening further action. Luke Baker is Brussels Bureau Chief for the Reuters News Service .
To the Point
Obama Ramps Up Sanctions against Russia while EU Waits As Russia today continued the process of annexing Crimea and built up forces nearby, President Obama announced expanded sanctions to include more senior officials of the Russian government. "In addition, we are today sanctioning a number of other individuals with substantial resources and influence who provide material support to Russian leadership, as well as a bank that provides material support to these individuals." In Brussels, foreign ministers of the European Union are also threatening further action. Luke Baker is Brussels Bureau Chief for the Reuters News Service .
To the Point
Despite Misgivings, UN Prepares to Perpetuate War on Drugs Ten years ago, the United Nations launched a campaign to cut both the demand and the supply of illegal drugs. A report by the executive body of the European Union concludes it has made no difference at all. Nevertheless, it's expected that the program will be resumed for another ten years. The report was delivered as the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna prepares for a review. Luke Baker is senior correspondent for Reuters , based in London.
Recommended
Red State, Blue State
Questions for Coal Country People in California want to know: "Do West Virginians really believe that coal is coming back?"
To the Point
The Kavanaugh Factor and the Midterm Elections Republicans have secured their long-term goal: a right-wing majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. There are conflicting expectations for rulings on abortion, immigration, voting rights--and the powers of both the White House and Congress. In this divided nation, public trust in the rule of law is also at stake. How will the bitter battle over Brett Kavanaugh impact next month’s midterm elections?
Zócalo's Connecting California
Keeping it fresh The intersection of Salinas, California and Yuma, Arizona is in your salad bowl.
KCRW Features
The Asian American voter in OC In Orange County the population is changing. While the numbers of most ethnic groups have grown slowly over the past 10 years, the number of Asian Americans is up 41 percent since 2010. And don't think the politicos haven't noticed. What kind of impact will Asian American voters have on Orange County's representation in Congress? Will they help keep the county Republican, or could they turn Orange County blue?