List of Leaders articles
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U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an official document with people surrounding him. Everything You Wanted to Know About Trump’s Tariffs but Were Afraid to Ask
“Tariff man” can levy them all right. The real questions are how and why.
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Trump stands at a podium that reads "STOP BIDEN'S BORDER BLOODBATH." Why the Economy Can’t Explain Trump’s Win
The U.S. presidential election result has more to do with nostalgia than inflation.
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U.S. President Donald Trump leaves after speaking during a Make America Great Again rally at Fayetteville Regional Airport in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Nov. 2, 2020. MAGA-World Is Divided Over Trump’s Foreign-Policy Picks
Hawks Rubio and Waltz are being eyed with concern amid growing calls for U.S. military restraint.
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Women surround Claudia Sheinbaum to take a selfie with her. Why Mexico Picked a Woman President First
Claudia Sheinbaum’s ascent came after years of reforms aimed at ensuring gender parity in politics.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear at a press conference after their summit in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16, 2018. Trump’s Dealmaking Record Could Be Bad News for Ukraine
He clearly has no time for lengthy and complicated diplomatic processes.
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Several boom microphones are seen hanging above Donald Trump and Joe Biden, who are seated in armchairs before a fireplace in the Oval Office with portraits of past presidents hanging on the wall behind them. America Does Not Have ‘One President at a Time’
If history is any guide, the next 10 weeks could make for a bumpy ride.
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Donald Trump speaks near Coronado National Memorial in Montezuma Pass, Arizona on Aug. 22. Immigration Is the Glue Holding the MAGA Coalition Together
Ronald Reagan used anti-communism in the same way, but that story ended unexpectedly.
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6. Trump Sets His Sights on the Pentagon
His defense secretary pick wants to get rid of “woke” generals.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on the left speaks to the media while National Security Advisor John Bolton listens nearby. Trump’s Early Picks Worry John Bolton
The former national security advisor says that crises will “come very early on” in the new administration.
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Putin visits Russian tank factory Russia’s War Economy Is Hitting Its Limits
Key weapons are running out as Moscow tries to mobilize ever more labor and resources.
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Biden looks pensive as he sits in front of Israeli and U.S. flags. What Biden Must Do to Help Gaza Now
The outgoing administration has one last chance to do the right thing.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands with North Korean and U.S. flags behind them. Could Trump Rekindle Diplomacy With North Korea?
Now backed by Russia, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is less likely to be open to the kind of diplomacy we saw in Trump’s first term.
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Two people sit on the steps in front of a red door in Beijing. Above them is the Chinese flag. Beijing Has Already Prepared for Trump’s Return
China is readying for known challenges and unknown risks.
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Donald Trump at the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019. Trump’s Return Is an Opportunity to Strengthen the G-20
At a time of declining unipolarity, America Firsters will find it advantageous to forge a new bargain with the global south.
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U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 31, 2020. How Much Do Trump’s Personnel Choices Matter?
Kori Schake on loyalty in Trump’s world and what to expect from a second term.
