List of U.S. Government articles
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A man dressed as a vampire walks though a hotel lobby in Salem, Massachusetts on October 1, 2022. American Horror Stories Aren’t Just Cinematic
A new history ties the genre to U.S. atrocities—not always convincingly.
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McCarthy stands outside the White House. A U.S. flag can be seen in the background. How a GOP-Led House Can Strengthen U.S. Foreign Policy
Republicans in Congress can help sharpen the Biden administration’s cautious internationalism and work to restore decisive U.S. global leadership.
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Erdogan and Biden both smile while shaking hands. Biden appears to be laughing. How U.S. Support for Syrian Kurds Actually Benefits Erdogan
Washington’s relationship with the YPG is a useful foil for the Turkish president ahead of the 2023 election.
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Military cadets take part in celebrations marking the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery. Russia Is Running Low on Ammo
The United States is wondering if Russia has enough artillery to keep up its war in Ukraine.
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Ukrainians use their mobile phones near a Starlink satellite-based broadband station. Why Ukraine Is Stuck With Elon (for Now)
His Starlink satellite internet service has largely kept Ukraine online—but highlights the risks of overreliance on the private sector in wartime.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks at a press conference. U.S. Seeks to Allay Fears of Military Crisis With China
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin capped a week of marathon diplomacy with China to tamp down escalation fears.
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A man with a Ukrainian flag stands on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington. Congress to Ukraine: We’ve Still Got Your Back
Lawmakers flock to security conference to allay doubts over long-term Ukraine commitment.
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People shout slogans as they march through the streets of Miami, Florida, to commemorate the first anniversary of Cuba's historic protests against the government of Miguel Díaz-Canel Why Democrats Should Forget About Winning Florida
It would free them to embrace better policies toward Cuba.
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Military aircraft is seen above plumes of spoke. The Solution to Climate Change Isn’t Demilitarization
A new book argues that the Pentagon drives carbon emissions worldwide but ignores inconvenient realities.
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet. Will the G-20 Lead to More Engagement With China?
The inside track on the week’s biggest diplomatic gathering.
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U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping On a U.S.-China Détente, Don’t Believe the Hype
Smiles and handshakes won’t erase Taiwan tensions.
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Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a rally outside the former US embassy in the capital Tehran on November 4, 2022, to mark the 43th anniversary of the start of the Iran hostage crisis. The Post-Iran-Nuclear-Deal World Won’t Be Pretty
If the JCPOA really is dead, the United States will soon have to choose from a range of bad options.
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Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin meet during the U.S.-Russia summit at Villa La Grange on June 16, 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland. Talking With Russia Is Tempting—and Wrong
Why it’s still too soon for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during an election night event at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 8. U.S. Midterm Results Are a Net Plus for National Security
As Trumpism deflates, internationalist Republicans will press the Biden administration on China, defense, and trade.
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The U.S Capitol Building is prepared for the inaugural ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden as American flags are placed in the ground on the National Mall on January 18, 2021 in Washington. Democrats and Republicans Agree That America Is Always Right
Washington can no longer afford its self-defeating “with us or against us” attitude.