List of North America articles
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading in New York. The Federal Reserve Needs to Stop Looking Backward
U.S. monetary policy has become dangerously addicted to mistaken predictions.
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Taylor Swift wearing a leotard is seen on stage with her mouth slightly open as she looks around a packed stadium concert. Why Don’t Younger Americans Vote?
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of the Harris-Walz ticket speaks to an age group that has often not opted into the electoral process.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves a concert in Moscow. The Art of Punishing Putin
A new book offers a masterful glimpse into the world of economic warfare.
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Paul Nitze, an elderly man with white hair wearing a black suit, sits at a microphone at a desk. A few people are visible seated behind him. The Return of Paul Nitze—and His Dangers
For better and worse, one of America’s important grand strategists was singularly focused on military strength.
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People watch the ABC News presidential debate between U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. President Donald Trump at a debate watch party on Sept. 10, in West Hollywood, California. Did Trump Win the Foreign-Policy Debate?
Harris gave a better performance, but when it comes to questions of deterrence and the war in Ukraine, the former president was arguably more convincing.
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Luis Almagro, the secretary-general of the Organization of American States, attends a meeting in Guatemala City on Sept. 11, 2023. Gaza Is Causing Diplomatic Rifts in the Western Hemisphere
The Organization of American States’ pro-Israel stance may erode its legitimacy in the region.
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United States President Donald Trump sits at a table in a dark suit and red tie to the right of National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster. The Harris-Trump Debate Taught Us Very Little About U.S. Plans for the World
H. R. McMaster, a former national security advisor, opens up on the global issues he wished the candidates would discuss.
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. President Donald Trump are seen on a screen as they participate in a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 10. Top Foreign-Policy Moments From the Harris-Trump Debate
Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, and tariffs dominated the foreign-policy sections of the high-stakes showdown.
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. President Joe Biden greet each other at the end of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago. The Complicated Legacy of Biden’s Climate Legislation
The Inflation Reduction Act was a singular achievement. So why isn’t Harris talking about it?
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A handout photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and then-U.S. President Donald Trump inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the South and North Korea on June 30, 2019. Why the World Should Stop Worrying About a Second Trump Term
The former president was less isolationist and more of a diplomatic success than most observers admit.
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive for a meeting in Washington on July 25. If Harris Believes in International Law, She Needs to Show It
Talking about a “rules-based order” won’t overcome Washington’s hypocrisy problem.
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An illustration shows a circular fortress made of shipping containers surrounding a U.S. flag on a pole. How Washington Learned to Embrace Protectionism
Biden’s embrace of Trump-era tariffs is part of a broader change in U.S. thinking on trade—and toward China.
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A man in orange holds a red sign that reads: "WE WANT NIPPON STEEL'S INVESTMENTS." Why Blocking Nippon Steel’s Purchase of U.S. Steel Is a Mistake
Biden is following a bipartisan pattern of prioritizing electoral politics over sound policymaking.
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Pro-Palestinian supporter hold a flag in the foreground while Jewish students in the background hold sings reading "Bring them home now" and "Let us grieve." Police are shown to the side of the group. IR Faculty Weigh In on Campus Protests
A new poll shows that scholars disapprove of Israeli action in Gaza, but they are divided over university divestment and student activism.
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Stage lights are seen above a stage with two men behind lecturns. In front of them are four people behind a dais looking toward the stage. The Most Important Factor in Presidential Debates
A dramatic moment between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford showed the camera really is king.
