William Mauldin

Jan 29, 2024 | wsj.com | William Mauldin |Benoit Faucon |Ian Talley

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella of pro-Iranian militias, claimed responsibility for attacks on three U.S. bases in Syria, including Al Tanf, which is close to the Iraqi and Jordanian borders. Iran has denied involvement in the attacks. While the Biden administration has sought to prevent Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza from escalating into a regional war, top U.S. officials have previously warned that they would respond to attacks that harms U.S. troops.

Jan 17, 2024 | wsj.com | David Cloud |William Mauldin |Vivian Salama

WASHINGTON—Biden administration officials say the path toward a more stable Middle East goes through the ruins of Gaza. But that goal keeps running into the harsh realities of a region plunged into conflict.

Jan 8, 2024 | nuclear-news.net | William Mauldin |Jennifer Hiller |Christina MacPherson

The real reason why the USA pushed for the world to “triple nuclear power” at COP 28. While China dominates the wind- and solar-power sectors, nuclear energy is one area where officials believe the U.S. could compete with its long menu of newer reactor types and fuels. Washington Heats Up Nuclear Energy Competition With Russia, ChinaBy William Mauldin and Jennifer Hiller, Jan.

Jan 6, 2024 | wsj.com | William Mauldin |Jennifer Hiller

WASHINGTON—To compete with its biggest geopolitical rivals, the U.S. government is looking toward small nuclear reactors. Not a single so-called small modular reactor has been sold or even built in the U.S., but American officials are trying to persuade partner countries to acquire the cutting-edge nuclear reactors still under development by U.S. firms. The goal: to wrest nuclear market share from Russia—the global industry giant—and defend against China’s fast-growing nuclear-technology industry.

Nov 28, 2023 | wsj.com | Michael Gordon |Gordon Lubold |William Mauldin

WASHINGTON—The U.S. is pressing Israel to modify its plans for the next phase of its campaign in Gaza to better protect civilians and rebut criticism that the White House has given Israeli forces carte blanche to wage its war with Hamas.