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Does Biden Even Have a Russia Policy?
With presidential elections just weeks away, hope is not enough of a plan.

IMF’s Gopinath: U.S. Economy ‘Doing Very Well’
The fund’s No. 2 official on the United States, China, and Russia’s “squarely positive growth.”

Milei’s Swing Into Normality Might Not Last
The Argentine president’s rhetoric is bizarre—but so far, his policies aren’t.

Indonesia Has Grand Ambitions for Its Nickel Industry
As the country heads to the polls this week, the future of Jakarta’s bid is set to come into sharper focus.

A Self-Absorbed America Means Disorder for the World
The dam holding back chaos in U.S. foreign policy is cracking.

Israeli Hostage Rescue Kills Dozens in Rafah
Destroying Hamas remains Israel’s top priority despite mounting public pressure to free more hostages.

How the U.S. Military Helped Build Las Vegas
The strange economic history of this year’s Super Bowl site.

Trump’s NATO Bashing Confirms Europe’s Worst Fears
The former president’s comments come as European military leaders warn of a potential war with Russia.

Angry Young Pakistanis Give Imran Khan a Future Shot at Power
The jailed politician still stirs national pride.

5 Rules for Superpowers Facing Multiple Conflicts
Ukraine, the Middle East, and Taiwan are part of an unstable frontier—and require a more principled U.S. strategy.

This Really Isn’t Angela Merkel’s Center Right Anymore
To outflank the far right, Friedrich Merz has remade Germany’s CDU in his own image.

Will Poland’s New Government Legalize Abortion?
Despite campaign promises, the fight for abortion rights seems far from over.

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.

The Problem With Public-Private Partnerships in AI
Companies first need to do a better job of demonstrating the technology’s societal benefits.

The Neurotic Fixations of U.S. Foreign Policy
A close look at several ruts that American policymakers are currently stuck in.