Jake Sullivan
Coverage of Jake Sullivan in the Nexus archive.
- What Biden Changed About American Foreign Policy
The article discusses the debate within the Democratic Party over Biden's foreign policy legacy, contrasting views between strategic competition and restraint. It highlights Biden's shift from neoliberal globalization to domestic industrial strength and confrontational approaches toward China and Russia, as outlined by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
- Can the Democrats Find a Foreign Policy?
The Democratic Party's foreign-policy establishment, which formed a shadow cabinet during President Trump's term to counter his approach, now faces internal criticism as some members question the credibility of senior figures who shaped Biden's policies. Recent events, including the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Gaza conflict, have eroded confidence in traditional Democratic foreign policy, with some lawmakers advocating for a new generation of policymakers.
- Biden adviser: Iran deal ‘may be the best of the very bad outcomes’
Jake Sullivan criticized the Trump administration's approach to negotiating with Iran but said the tentative deal under consideration may be the best remaining option. He was part of the Obama administration's team that negotiated the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
- Mubadala Offer $1.91 Billion GlobalFoundries Share Block
The Biden administration announced a $90 million, five-year collaboration with India to study AI and semiconductor technology. The initiative follows a meeting between US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
- Xi Jinping’s praise of ‘Make America Great Again’ a major signal
Xi Jinping's praise of 'Make America Great Again' during the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing is highlighted as a significant diplomatic signal. Western media and figures like Jake Sullivan (Democratic Party) and Aaron Friedberg (Republican neoconservative) have criticized the summit as ineffective.
- Scoop: Dems' foreign policy group prepping for 2028
Senior Democrats are rebooting the National Security Action (NSA) group to support 2028 presidential candidates and assemble national security experts for a potential Democratic administration. Maher Bitar, a former Biden NSC staffer, will lead the group, which previously influenced Biden's security team. The group aims to address deepening Democratic Party divides on issues like Israel, tariffs, and China.