Q&A
List of Q&A articles
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Iranians wave national flags and hold photos of slain Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. What Iran Might Do Next
As the Middle East braces for further escalation, what are Tehran’s options?
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The Olympic Rings are seen in front of the Louvre Pyramid during the Olympic Games in Paris. Why It’s Hard to Cash In on the Olympics
Neither the host countries nor the athletes tend to profit from the Games.
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Former President Trump pumps his fist at 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Decoding Trump’s Foreign Policy
Former Pentagon policymaker Elbridge Colby makes the case for a more transactional, common-sense approach to the world.
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A damaged car sits in a field of dry, dead sunflowers. Ukraine’s Other Problem: Spiraling Debt
Loans from the IMF, Western governments, and private investors are coming due.
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A grid of portraits shows Bill Clinton, his hands on his knees, the face of Benjamin Netanyahu, the members of Pussy Riot, wearing masks, Aung San Suu Kyi in profile, Vladamir Putin, and Michelle Obama. How Platon Photographs Power
The British artist and provocateur on the stories behind the world’s most influential people.
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a conversation with Steve Harvey about the economy at the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., 38th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. How a Harris Administration Would Steer the Economy
The vice president’s influences stretch from Howard University to Silicon Valley.
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Former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) chats with US Senator from Ohio and 2024 Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance after accepting his party's nomination at the end of the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18. How Trump’s Conservative Populism Divides CEOs
His corporate backers come mostly from Silicon Valley.
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Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen speaks during the Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on June 2, 2024. How Singapore Manages U.S.-China Tensions
The city-state’s defense minister decodes what Beijing and Washington want in Asia.
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer waves as he arrives for the UEFA Euro 2024 final football match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14. Can Starmer Fix Britain’s Economy Without Big Policy Changes?
The new prime minister has ruled out raising taxes for most people or rejoining the EU.
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Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair answers questions from journalists at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Feb. 14. Is Canada Free-Riding on Defense?
Defense Minister Bill Blair responds to criticism of Ottawa’s “shameful” contributions to NATO.
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Polish Foreign Minister Minister Radoslaw Sikorski speaks in Berlin, Germany. What Europe Wants From the NATO Summit
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski: “I hope we show unity.”
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks in New York. Ehud Olmert on Israel’s Two-Front War and the Fall of Netanyahu
The former Israeli prime minister calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and the creation of a Palestinian state.
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Marine Le Pen, the former president of the Rassemblement National, gives a speech during the first round of the parliamentary elections in Henin-Beaumont, France. Economic Issues Drove France’s Far-Right Win
The Rassemblement National found first-round success, but what is its economic platform?
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People watch a live television debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. How the World Is Reacting to the U.S. Presidential Debate
Biden’s subpar performance is making many of Washington’s allies nervous.
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Belgian Wout van Aert of WorldTeam Visma-Lease a Bike pictured at the team presentation ahead of the 2024 Tour de France cycling race, in Florence, Italy. The Dreyfus Affair and the Origins of the Tour de France
The grueling cycling competition has a rich political history.
