Leading Democrats and Republicans are scrambling to look “tough” on immigration.
The Foreign Policy Issue that Could Decide the U.S. Presidential Election
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Gaza: Grand Bargain or Wider War?
The United States can go big on diplomacy or on military destruction. Which way will Biden lean?
How to Deal with an Insurrectionist
Brazilian authorities are going after Jair Bolsonaro and his top supporters for their failed attempt to overthrow the country’s democracy.
Are North Korea’s Latest Threats Rhetorical or Real?
It’s not too late for the United States and South Korea to offer Kim Jong Un an offramp from the conflict he has yet to initiate.
The End of Europe?
Trump allies are plotting to take over the European Union.
The Horrors of Gaza
Any solution to the current crisis must put Palestinians at the center of decision-making.
Defrosting the Cold War with China
Biden and Xi urgently need to go to a couples counselor to air their grievances, identify mutual interests, and commit to the process of getting to maybe.
How Long Can America Maintain a War Economy?
The United States will have to choose between its addiction to military spending and the economic demands of its population.
Congress Divided on Funding Wars
But it’s also united on a false linkage between Russia and Hamas.
The Enduring Limits of American Power
America can’t determine outcomes on the ground in Israel and Ukraine.