Bilateral relations are the ties between the United States and one other country, handled government to government. They cover diplomacy, trade, security cooperation, and the disagreements that two nations have over time. The president, the State Department, the National Security Council, and Congress all shape these ties, and each country's history with the United States colors how they work.
People usually ask how a particular relationship developed, why some countries are allies and others rivals, and how leaders and agencies manage strategy toward a single nation. They also ask how trade, aid, and security concerns fit together when dealing with one country.
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