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The U.S. Case for Ukraine’s Reconstruction
Economic recovery is central to any post-war settlement and comes with major payoffs.
Lebanon’s Success Depends on Sidelining Hezbollah
The new government in Beirut is the country’s best chance for reform in years—but support from Washington and Riyadh will be crucial.
What to Expect at Elise Stefanik’s Confirmation Hearing
The U.N. ambassador-nominee might face questions about Trump’s threats to U.S. allies, relations with Russia on the Security Council, and more.
The Man Who Would Buy TikTok
Frank McCourt sees the Chinese-owned social media platform as a catalyst for a deeper conversation.
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America Is Locked in a New Class War
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Trump Is Ushering In a More Transactional World
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The Lessons of South Africa’s Stolen Land
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A New NATO Deal for America
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Was Karen Bass Right to Go to Ghana?
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America’s Zero-Sum Economics Doesn’t Add Up
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