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Carter shifts to pragmatic foreign policy stance

The AP analysis details how the Carter administration moves from early bold rhetoric to a fiscally cautious, reality grounded foreign policy. It notes reduced public criticism of the Soviet Union, ongoing arms transfer debates, and efforts to balance relations with Brazil West Germany Egypt Iran and South Africa amid domestic political pressures. It also covers Cuba normalizing interest sections and Korea troop withdrawals with China diplomacy upcoming.