Interview
List of Interview articles
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University of California, Los Angeles students, researchers, and demonstrators rally during a “Kill the Cuts” protest against the Trump administration’s funding cuts on research, health, and higher education in Los Angeles on April 8. Why Authoritarians Attack Universities First
A Yale professor and expert on fascism talks about why he’s leaving the United States under Trump.
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A drawn illustration of Gina Raimondo with a blue background. The Technocrat
Gina Raimondo has reshaped the Commerce Department for technological competition with China.
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An illustrated portrait of Taiwanese Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui against a blue and red gradient color backdrop. The Dragon Warrior
Alexander Tah-ray Yui takes on the stewardship of the Taiwan-U.S. relationship at a crucial time.
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An illustrated portrait of The Oceanographer
As the global scramble for deep-sea minerals heats up, Leticia Carvalho wants to take charge.
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A pencil illustration shows Gordon Sondland with his hands folded under his chin. The Advocate
Ukraine and the Europeans are vexed about how to deal with Trump. Gordon Sondland has a playbook.
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A pencil illustration depicts Jens Stoltenberg, in suit and glasses, gesturing. The Steady Hand
Jens Stoltenberg has led NATO through a decade of war, chaos, and Trump. What comes next?
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An illustrated headshot of Doug Beck. The Bridge Builder
After more than a decade at Apple, Doug Beck is in charge of making sure the Pentagon doesn’t lose a tech race with China.
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An illustration shows British Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce. Pierce is drawn in a photorealistic style from her head to her neck, whereas the lines of her shirt and jacket are merely outlined and unshaded. The illustration is on top of a gradient of orange to pink. The Optimist
Karen Pierce was the first woman to take up the U.K.’s seat at the U.N. Security Council and likely the first person to do so in a feather boa.
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Illustrated portraits of Reps. MIke Gallagher, right, and Raja Krishnamoorthi The Masterminds
Washington wants to get tough on China, and the leaders of the House China Committee are in the driver’s seat.
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An illustration of Nury Turkel, chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom The Witness
Why is global outrage about the Uyghur genocide muted? Human rights advocate Nury Turkel has some ideas.
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An illustration of John Bolton. The Fighter
John Bolton was once the enfant terrible of the Republican Party. Is he now its conscience?
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Gerard-de-Graaf-FP-interview-site-3-2 The Messenger
Gerard de Graaf is charged with making sure Silicon Valley plays by Europe’s rules—but Elon Musk isn’t answering his email.
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A drawing of Gina Abercrombie Winstanley, the State Department's chief diversity officer. The Reformer
From a cork-walled office at the U.S. State Department, diversity chief Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley reveals her plan to vanquish the oldest boys club.
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Finland's ambassador to the United States Mikko Hautala The Russia Whisperer
Finland’s envoy to Washington once shared a sauna with the Russian president. Here’s what he thinks the West got wrong about Vladimir Putin.
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg (R) and Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (L) bump fists after holding a joint press conference after their meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Jan. 24. Finland’s Foreign Minister on Why Helsinki Is Moving Toward NATO Now
Pekka Haavisto once spearheaded efforts to engage with Russia and broaden cooperation. Now he’s helping lead Finland toward NATO membership.
