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A life size cutout of U.S. Vice President JD Vance is seen as children line a street in Agra, India, April 23, 2025. Can India and the U.S. Repair Their Relationship?
Trump’s 50 percent tariffs don’t need to burn the bridge.
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Crows fly around the top of the Atomic Bomb Dome on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the world's first atomic bomb attack in the city of Hiroshima, Japan on Aug. 5. Why the Nuclear Taboo Is Stronger Than Ever
Fears of proliferation and the crumbling of an earlier nuclear order could actually be accelerating international norm-building.
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Putin sits at a table with his hands flat on the surface, leaning forward slightly. He wears a dark suit and tie; a Russian flag hangs in the background. Russia and Ukraine Are as Far Apart as Ever
Despite Trump’s efforts, negotiation will only come when both parties believe their interests are better served by talking than fighting.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and US President Donald Trump walk through the Cross Hall to the East Room on their way to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House in Washington, DC, on August 18, 2025. Trump Has No Idea How to Do Diplomacy
Even when he’s partly right, he’s wrong.
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A military plane looms over Putin's head as he walks on a runway. To Get Peace in Ukraine, Trump Should Play the Nuclear Card
The White House needs to learn from the Kremlin’s success with nuclear blackmail.
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Three men and a woman are seated outdoors. China Is Still Afraid of Losing World War II
In the long Asian wars, being the victor in 1945 meant little.
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An Iranian crosses a street next to a billboard bearing the portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a quote that reads in Persian "Sing Oh Iran" at the Enqelab Square in Tehran. The Time for a Paradigm Shift Is Now
Former Iranian foreign minister outlines path for diplomacy.
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About eight people mill about in front of a bright blue large, wall-size display, seemingly on a screen, that shows images of military technology. Imagery includes a soldier in combat gear, holding a gun lit up in bright light; an armored vehicle; and a communication or remote control device with a screen. Can Turkey Deliver on Its Armament Ambitions?
Despite the hype, much of Ankara’s new military technology remains in development and untested.
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U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a dinner in the White House in Washington, DC on July 7. Only Trump Can Save Israel from Its Own Government
Netanyahu’s plan to seize Gaza is a catastrophe for all.
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Trump and Putin walk side by side through a doorway, surrounded on either side by other people in formal attire, lined up as they pass. Both men wear dark suits and ties along with serious expressions. Not Unprecedented but Unprincipled
Whatever Trump does, his Alaska summit is already a win for Putin and a loss for Europe.
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A damaged residential building following a Russian strike in the town of Bilozerske, Donetsk region. China Can Help Trump and Putin End the War in Ukraine
Seven-party talks in Beijing leading to a U.N.-backed peacekeeping force could help secure peace.
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German soldiers of the Bundeswehr (L) chat with British Royal Engineers at a joint operation on an amphibious rig at the Neman River during Saber Strike 2018 military exercises on June 8, 2018 in Zapyskis, Lithuania. Beware Europe’s Military Bridges to Nowhere
NATO’s new spending targets raise questions about the reality of Europe’s military buildup.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference at the Prime minister’s office in Jerusalem on Aug. 10. Netanyahu Is Getting What He Wants
International condemnation is not a problem as long as the Israeli government’s long-term objectives are advanced.
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Vladimir Puting gives a speech while standing behind a podium. In the background are a few people on stage sitting in chairs and many people off stage sitting down. The Battle Inside Russia’s Elite
As wealthy Russians maneuver to shift blame for the costs of Moscow’s war, Washington can subtly shift their incentives.
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A view of the shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump as he speaks during the "Winning the AI Race" summit hosted by All‑In Podcast and Hill & Valley Forum at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington on July 23. Trump’s AI Action Plan Is at War With Itself
A self-contradictory mix of U.S. policies may already be stimulating Chinese AI.
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