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The Artificial General Intelligence Presidency Is Coming
Generative AI was developed largely without government assistance, but its next phase will require government involvement.
The Real Lesson of Springfield, Ohio
A revitalized Midwestern city shows that immigrants can be a solution to economic decline and malaise.
Xi Jinping Is Prioritizing Political Survival Over Economic Prosperity
China is missing out on growth because the Communist Party comes first.
AMLO Was No Isolationist
The outgoing Mexican president recast historical leader Benito Juárez’s foreign policy for the modern world.
Why Europe Is Losing the Tech Race
And what the European Union could do to catch up.
The U.S. Has a Better Offer for Africa Than Debt
Washington can’t outcompete Beijing-backed banks.
Europe Is Far From Trump-Proofed
A divided continent is still fatally dependent on Washington.
Starmerism Is Crashing Against Reality
Britain’s prime minister has a lifelong theory of reform that may not fit current needs.
Don’t Let Germany Go Back to Its Old Russia Tricks
How Washington can make sure that Berlin’s Gazprom era is over.
The Hezbollah Pager Explosions Are More Dangerous Than You Think
Beyond human rights concerns, the attacks raise questions about U.S. and Israeli policy in the Middle East.
Washington’s Playbook for China Must Change
Asia is the global epicenter of a competition for global leadership.
Rule-of-Law Promotion Should Amount to More Than a Rounding Error
If the United States wants to deter political violence abroad, an ounce of prevention will be worth a pound of cure.
Bangladesh Picks Up the Pieces After the Revolution
The West needs to step up to help a damaged country.
Solving the Global Fiscal Policy Trilemma
Governments everywhere are facing a seemingly impossible choice.
South Korea Goes Nuclear. Then What?
Five questions to ask before welcoming Seoul to the nuclear weapons club.