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0-trump-xi-china-trade-war-tariff-x Both Xi and Trump Want the Other to Call Them First
A conflict over face is tangling up the trade war’s resolution.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets with cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on April 7, 2022. DOGE Has Its Sights on the Defense Department
One of the worst cost-saving ideas is to close yet more military bases.
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Benjamin Netanyahu sits on a gold-upholstered armchair in the Oval Office of the White House, wearing a dark suit and red tie. A fireplace mantle is visible behind him, crowded with gold vases and other sculptures. Why Netanyahu Might Be on a Collision Course With Trump
The prime minister is learning there’s no carveout for Israel in “America First.”
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Workers load goods for export on a container at a logistics hub in Yiwu, China, on April 29. Can China Trump-Proof Its Economy?
An export-driven model may no longer work.
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Soldiers in fatigues and helmets holding guns stand on a street behind a rope barrier. The street is lined with low buildings and power lines. How India and Pakistan Can Pull Back From the Brink
Exaggerated claims of military success—amplified by the two countries’ media—could help each side save face.
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Indian Air Force personnel stand in front of a Rafale fighter jet during a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. A Tale of Four Fighter Jets
The aircraft India and Pakistan use to strike each other tell a story of key geopolitical shifts.
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A gray cloud of smoke billows over a cityscape of low-rise buildings and vehicles. The sky behind the smoke is pale blue. Military Rule Is Not the Answer to Sudan’s Conflict
The country’s civil society leaders must be at the forefront of postwar reconstruction.
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Zelensky, Trump, and Vance in the White House Oval Office Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Deal Will Be Null and Void
International law nullifies any treaty coerced by force—like Moscow has deployed since 2014.
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Indian Border Security Force personnel stand guard at the India-Pakistan Wagah border crossing, near Amritsar, on Feb. 26, 2019. What Is the Risk of a Conflict Spiral Between India and Pakistan?
Officials in New Delhi and Islamabad have remained sanguine, but there is still reason to fear extreme escalation.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Steve Witkoff, an envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, during a meeting in St. Petersburg on April 11. Trump’s Russia Strategy Is All Carrots, No Stick
“The Russians are obviously not responding to the current approach,” one expert said.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth looks to the side. The Pentagon Is Ignoring Its Own Strategy
Instead of focusing on Asia, the U.S. Defense Department is spreading itself thin.
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Donald Trump leaves after a meeting with EU officials at EU headquarters, on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Brussels on May 25, 2017. How Europe Should Deal With Trump
It’s time to take great-power politics seriously.
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A cardinal in a black robe with red sash with hands folded in front of him walks past a stage and steps. Conclave Sends Message With American Pope
Some cardinals had been agitating for U.S. leadership to counter Trump.
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Two men in suits stand on a stage as white confetti flutters through the air around them. The man at center has his arms raised in celebration, while the other man holds one of his raised hands. Both clutch bouquets of flowers. Who Can Lead a Divided South Korea?
Early elections will decide the country’s future relationship with Washington.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of the People's Action Party waves to supporters as he celebrates at the party's gathering centre during the general election results, in Singapore on May 3. Why Singapore’s Ruling Party Won Yet Again
Voters return Lawrence Wong to power as a steady hand amid a global trade war despite simmering concerns over inequality.
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