List of Leaders articles
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Ukrainian soldiers hold up their guns as they move across a snowy landscape. Why Trump Is Wrong About Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Setting the record straight on who started the war.
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Mexican soldiers stand guard during an operation to arrest the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, a jailed drug kingpin in Culiacan, Mexico, on Jan. 5, 2023. The Problem With Designating Cartels as Terrorist Groups
Trump wants broader powers, but U.S. businesses could suffer.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2017. Trump Could Make China Great Again
Beijing won’t say so in public, but it sees new geopolitical opportunities.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Feb. 13. India Sees Opportunities as Trump Jettisons the Western Order
As Washington abandons allies and accommodates adversaries, New Delhi is in a sweet spot.
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb attends a moderated discussion with the NATO secretary-general at the presidential palace in Helsinki. Finland’s President: Trump’s Strategy ‘Is a Bit of a Seesaw’
Alexander Stubb on how Europe is managing growing tensions with the United States.
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A person's hand is visible as they hold a sign up in front of the marble columns of the U.S. Treasury Department beneath a pale gray sky. The sign is printed in bold text and says: "It's Musk or us. Whose side are you on?" Should We Worry About DOGE Controlling the U.S. Payment System?
The payments that it processes amount to a quarter of U.S. GDP.
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Marine Le Pen, Tomio Okamura, and Geert Wilders on April 25, 2019 in Prague. Trump Is Rattling Europe’s Far Right
The new U.S. president’s agenda has been complicated for his ideological allies abroad.
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A bust of Richard Nixon is seen as a man walks in the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 13, 2020. The Dangers of Presidential Impoundment
Nixon tried what Trump is planning—and it caused a constitutional crisis.
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An illustration shows a circular fortress made of shipping containers surrounding a U.S. flag on a pole. What Makes Trump’s Tariffs Different This Time Around?
A guide to the history and future of U.S. protectionism.
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Trump, left, stands next to Putin. Trump appears slightly hunched over with a grimacing expression. Putin smiles and holds papers in his hands. Jubilation in Moscow Over Trump’s Gifts to Putin
To the Kremlin and its supporters, fortune has finally turned Russia’s way.
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A silhouette of the top of Elon Musk's head. AI Is Infiltrating the U.S. Government
Trump’s actions are a distraction from the main order of business: the pursuit of fantastic profit through a surging industry.
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A performance takes place during the 2024 Anti-Defamation League “In Concert Against Hate” at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C. What Happens When Leaders Try to Dictate Art?
Trump’s absurd Kennedy Center takeover is a dangerous step.
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J.D. Vance and Usha Vance stand at the top of steps at the door of an airplane, both waving toward the camera. J.D. wears a black suit and red tie, and Usha wears a dark gray peacoat. Theit two sons wear matching coats and descend the steps in front of them. Munich Braces for Team Trump
The U.S. president isn’t attending the Munich Security Conference himself, but he’s poised to dominate the conversation nonetheless.
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A group of about a dozen people carrying bags walk around in a dusty clearing in front of a tall fence in the background. One tall shines over them against a dark night sky. NATO Can Help Tackle the U.S. Border Crisis
A shared security challenge is a chance for the alliance to shine.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez during a tour at the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal in Panama City on Feb. 2. The Case for Optimism on Trump’s Latin America Focus
Former U.S. SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson says she’s “hopeful” but warns against a “blanket stop” on aid to the region.
