Michael Hirsh is a columnist for Foreign Policy. He is the author of two books: Capital Offense: How Washington’s Wise Men Turned America’s Future Over to Wall Street and At War With Ourselves: Why America Is Squandering Its Chance to Build a Better World.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris stand side-by-side onstage at the Democratic National Convention, waving and smiling at the crowd. Both are wearing suits, and Biden is grasping Harris's hand and raising it.
A photo collage illustration shows Kamala Harris in profile with her hand resting on her chin. She is framed by pages torn from the covers of two books on a blue color field, titled "An Open World" and "Losing the Long Game."
U.S. President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping, both wearing dark suits, are seen from behind as they walk through a large wooden doorway. Biden reaches out to pat a hand on Xi's back. Small trees flank the entrance.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address during a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sit beside each other in brocade chairs in an ornate meeting room with several patterned rugs and engraved wall details. Both men are dressed formally as they pose for a camera during a meeting in Jeddah.
Republican Congressman Brandon Williams of New York holds an Israeli flag as he looks down on a crowd of protesters below as they stage a demonstration in support of a cease fire in Gaza. The crowd holds signs that say Ceasefire, Jews Say Ceasefire Now, and Philly Jews Say Never Again is Now. Reporters and photographers are seen on the columned balcony framing the scene in the Cannon House Office Building.
