List of Leaders articles
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Trump stands at a podium in a dark suit and red tie, both hands outstretched as he gesticulates. A green marble wall is visible behind him. Why Is Washington Acting Like a Revisionist Power?
The U.S. made a global order that it’s now obsessed with overthrowing.
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Indian students wear masks of Xi Jinping ahead of a China-India summit China and India Are Trapped in a Loop
Breaking out of their cycle of hope and distrust requires political imagination on both sides.
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A pile of mostly red flowers rests at the feet of a statue of a soldier. Behind it are the large letters Z and V and graves. The Deathonomics of Putin’s War
“Black widows” marrying soldiers to collect death benefits are symptomatic of society-wide rot.
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A silhouetted figure with a military hat is seen in front of a high red wall at night. Has China’s Power Peaked in Asia?
Beijing finds itself in a precarious geopolitical position.
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The signage outside Broadcasting House is seen through the viewfinder of a broadcast camera on Nov. 10, 2025 in London. Trump’s War on the BBC Is Working
The U.S. government has pushed the legendary broadcaster into a nervous breakdown.
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US Secretary of State is seen standing next to the foreign ministers of Canada and France. U.S. Allies Turn Against Trump’s Drug Boat War
Western partners are distancing themselves from the U.S. operation.
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Two visibly emotional women who have just been laid-off from their jobs move to embrace each other in front of a crowd of their former co-workers outside of the U.S. State Department. Shutdown Deal Gives Laid-Off U.S. Diplomats Hope for Reprieve
The continuing resolution could postpone the end for some State Department employees on leave.
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Takaichi and Trump Why Did Asian Countries Give Trump So Much on Trade?
The new deals contain unusual concessions that could change the flow of goods in Asia.
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Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter attends a press conference following a meeting with U.S. officials on tariffs in Geneva on May 9. Trump’s Tariffs Threaten the End of Neutrality
Now even Switzerland can’t escape great-power politics.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang shake hands at the Defense Ministry’s headquarters in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Nov. 2. This Is the Future of U.S. Foreign Aid Under Trump
Post-USAID assistance may depend on a country’s strategic value to Washington.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stand together at the end of the U.S Army parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Would-Be Dictator’s Army
The United States is about to celebrate a very worrisome Veterans Day.
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The USS Gravely is seen in the waters off of the Port of Spain. Latin America’s Disjointed Reaction to Trump’s Drug Boat War
The region is facing historic levels of fragmentation, one expert said.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik hold a joint press conference following their talks in Moscow on September 9. Trump Deals a Blow to Bosnia
Lifting sanctions on Milorad Dodik is a win for Putin and instability at Europe’s expense.
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Dick Cheney leans over. Dick Cheney, Architect of the War on Terrorism, Dies
The former U.S. vice president set out to strengthen the power of the presidency and the country but ultimately undermined both.
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A crucifix hangs on the wall of a church above damage on the floor. One the left is an armed soldier in a hallway. Why Is Trump Suddenly Talking About Invading Nigeria?
A U.S. military intervention would be a disaster in an already divided country.
