A.G. Noorani | America sinking to a new low in crass diplomacy
Published Apr 6, 2021, 7:36 am IST
Updated Apr 6, 2021, 7:36 am IST
One had thought that President Joe Biden would break with his predecessor Donald Trump’s crudeness
Since George H.W. Bush, America’s Presidents have revelled in calling the heads of other states names; from Iraq’s Saddam Hussein to the leaders of North Korea, Iran and others. (AFP file photo)
The United States struck a poor low in the conduct of diplomatic relations recently. One had thought that President Joe Biden would break with his predecessor Donald Trump’s crudeness. Its senior officials met senior officials of China last month in Alaska, on American soil. The talks were supposed to break the ice in their relations. Tradition requires extra civility for such openings. The US delegates began with uncalled for uncivility to China’s top diplomats. The latter gave back as good as they got.
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