Trump’s China Policy Must Look Beyond North Korea
The White House should consider the long term in its dealings with Beijing.
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Presidents are rarely afforded the luxury of choosing their foreign-policy priorities.
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Trump Should Fix Foreign Aid, But Not at the Expense of U.S. Interests
The country's international goals, not arbitrary budget decisions, should motivate its development strategy.
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McCain fervently believes in the ennoblement of caring about something bigger than your own interests.
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John McCain Is a National Treasure
The Republican senator reflects the better aspects of what our democratic system can produce.
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The more Iran’s economy is bolstered by large-scale Western business deals, the harder it will be for the United States to deploy sanctions effectively.
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Trump Is Wrong to Retreat From the Global Fight Against AIDS
U.S. efforts to fight pandemics are in the country's best interest — and provide an astounding return on investment.
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Last week in Warsaw, President Donald Trump finally gave something close to a mature, clear, and thoughtful version of his governing philosophy.
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‘No Good Options’ on North Korea Is a Myth
Japan, South Korea, and the United States are more than capable of deterring a catastrophic attack from Pyongyang.
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Saudi Arabia Is Weakening Itself and Strengthening Iran
Only by working to heal the ideological, political, and military rifts in its own Arab ranks can Saudi Arabia feel secure of its position relative to Iran.
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