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Trump’s Real Motives in Attacking U.S. Universities
How the president’s crackdown on higher education fits into his broader political program.

Trump Won’t Give Up (on) TikTok
The U.S. president has taken negotiations down to the wire to save the popular video-sharing app.

Trump Tariffs Target Both China and U.S. Allies in Asia
The move is a blow to China, but it could also harm U.S. interests in the region.

Sweeping U.S. Tariffs Trigger Global Outrage
While some countries hope to negotiate their way out of a trade war, others have pledged harsh retaliation.

Markets Greet Trump’s Tariffs With a Blizzard of Red Numbers
Stocks, the dollar, and crude oil are all down on fears of a trade war-induced slowdown.

South Korea’s Top Court Is Producing a Revolving Door Presidency
A key U.S. ally has a leadership power vacuum.

India’s Tesla Policy Is Inseparable From Trump
The Indian government’s tense economic relationship with Elon Musk is now highly political.

Are Tariffs the End of the Australian-U.S. Friendship?
Politicians of all stripes are tripping over each other to bash the U.S. trade war.

Trump vs. the Courts: Lessons From the World
Leaders have clashed with the judiciary in Brazil, Israel, Hungary, and Turkey. Here’s how that turned out.

Why Putin Is Stalling Trump on Ukraine
The Russian leader cannot afford to end the war he started.

Trump’s Wanton Tariffs Will Shatter the World Economy
Economic warfare is also a test for U.S. democracy.

China and India Haven’t Patched Things Up on the Border
Beijing seeks friendly ties with New Delhi—but only on nonnegotiable terms.

The Deep Familiarity of Donald Trump
He’s not wrecking postwar U.S. foreign policy. He’s bringing it to its logical end.

Adam Schiff: Putin Sees Trump as a ‘Child’ Who Can Be Easily Manipulated
The Democratic senator on Ukraine, Russia, and Signalgate.

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Brings Even Bigger Tariffs Than Expected
Double-digit tariffs on nearly every trading partner will likely spark reprisals.