List of North America articles
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People pass by a Western Union location. A Lifeline for Global Development Is Under Threat
Trump’s remittance tax will hurt migrants—and incentivize emigration.
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A view of the shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump as he speaks during the "Winning the AI Race" summit hosted by All‑In Podcast and Hill & Valley Forum at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington on July 23. Trump’s AI Action Plan Is at War With Itself
A self-contradictory mix of U.S. policies may already be stimulating Chinese AI.
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A historic editorial cartoon depicts a twisted electoral district in Massachusetts as a winged salamander with claws and teeth. Why Texas’s Power Grab Is So Dangerous
Yes, congressional redistricting has always been contentious, but this instance of gerrymandering risks overwhelming the system.
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The top of a Virginia-class submarine peeks out above the ocean, its forward fin looming against a pale blue sky. America’s Military Runs on Chinese Rare Earths
But the Pentagon is hoping it can change that.
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Members of civic groups protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy in Seoul, South Korea. Are Tariffs the American Brexit?
How Trump’s trade policy will harm the U.S. economy.
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Containers at a port. No Need for Hoarding
Trump’s tariffs will cause problems but not widespread shortages.
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An illustration shows the United States map on a globe stand with the world shattered around it. The stand is in blue and red. Why Everyone in Washington Is a ‘Realist’ Now
What’s emerging is not yet a new consensus. But neither is it as incoherent as current rhetoric would have you believe.
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An American flag is raised on Leyet in the Philippines on Oct. 20, 1944. With Territory Comes Torment
History offers painful lessons for Trump’s expansionist desires.
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About two dozen people mill about a public square. Some sit on the paved ground while others perch on a low wall with a mural of cherry blossom branches. Only two women are present, roughly at center, each wearing a dark blue burqa and carrying a child. The ICC’s Arrest Warrants Against Taliban Leaders Are Historic
The top court’s decision sets a clear precedent that persecuting LGBTQ people is a crime against humanity.
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Scaffolding is seen on the U.S. Department of State headquarters on July 11. Trump’s State Department Reforms Are Necessary
These changes are a first step toward reorienting the institution for today’s geopolitical challenges
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Four people stand while holding a banner that reads Gaza: Action Not Words. On the banner the names of thousands of children who have died as a result of the war. Why Recognizing Palestine Is Meaningless or Even Harmful
Recent announcements by France, Britain, and Canada are mostly performative.
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A woman sits alone as the Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, concedes the election during a speech at Howard University in Washington. How Will U.S. Democracy Recover After Trump?
Poland and Brazil offer lessons for rebuilding in the wake of illiberal leaders.
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British pounds, American dollars, and euro notes are in a pile together. The Mother of All Currency Crises Is on the Horizon
Think the 1990s Asian economic crisis—just on a far larger scale.
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Farmers pose with a Chinese national flag made from chili peppers and corn on Longquan mountain in Lishui in China's eastern Zhejiang province on Sept. 26, 2018. How Trump Lost the War on Climate—to China
In this critical decade, Washington is ceding the field entirely.
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Trump and Modi sit beside each other in chairs upholstered in cream fabric, shaking hands. Both men smile slightly at each other. Two staffers are visible seated behind them. How to Get the U.S.-India Relationship Back on Track
Trump is threatening one of the world’s most important bilateral relationships. He alone can fix it.