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Russian tank in Kursk Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia Could Bring a Quicker End to the War
One aim of the surprise breakthrough may be for Kyiv to gain leverage in negotiations.
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Then-U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris speaks during a hearing on Russian efforts to influence U.S. elections before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in Washington, D.C. What Harris Learned Investigating Russian Interference
On the Senate Intelligence Committee, Harris had a front-row seat to Moscow’s meddling.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) greets U.S. President Joe Biden on his arrival at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. The State Department’s Gaza Policy Has Failed
Two former U.S. officials on how Harris can repair Washington’s image in the Middle East.
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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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A man looks at an electronic quotation board displaying Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. How Japan’s Yen Carry Trade Crashed Global Markets
An obscure strategy wreaked short-lived havoc.
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A liquefied natural gas processing plant is seen in Cameron, Louisiana, amid floodwater. U.S. Energy Exports Face Storms Ahead
A big hurricane season could put U.S. natural gas for Europe and Asia in jeopardy.
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, and her vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, appear on stage together during a campaign event in Philadelphia on Aug. 6. Harris and Walz Can Remake U.S. Foreign Policy
The VP pick may help Harris reinvest in diplomacy—and abandon America’s reflex for military interventionism.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives to speak at a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City Hall in Bloomington, Minn. How Walz Completes the Harris Ticket
Vice president picks say volumes about the person selecting them.
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Tim Walz raises one hand to point as he speaks a podium during a Democratic campaign event. Walz is a 60-year-old man with white hair, wearing a navy blue suit and red tie. Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate
The choice could help Democrats in Midwestern battleground states.
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People gather to celebrate the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Has a Difficult Road Ahead
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka disgracefully, leaving chaos in her wake.
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A demonstrator holds up a Venezuelan flag during a protest against the disputed results of the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 29. Don’t Call What’s Happening in Venezuela a Civil War
Citizens are rising up against an oppressive government, not against one another.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (R) meets with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (L) at the Pentagon in Washington on June 25. Why Americans and Israelis Don’t See Eye to Eye on Iran
The lack of a formal security pact with the United States encourages Israel to gamble and risk escalation.
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U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump arrives at his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. U.S. Allies Brace for Trump’s Trade Threats
Countries in Europe and Asia are preparing for tariffs, but their options are limited.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany. How Kamala Harris Helped Secure the U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange
The vice president’s meetings with German and Slovenian leaders helped move the deal along, U.S. officials say.
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U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by relatives of prisoners freed by Russia, delivers remarks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 1. Historic Prisoner Swap Is a Boon for Biden’s Legacy
The release of Americans and others detained in Russia underscores the power of diplomacy—and the importance of allies.
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