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China Is Losing Influence—and That Makes It Dangerous

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Post published:March 3, 2021
Post category:Biden China Biden Transition China geopolitics United States voice
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The best thing Biden can do is lighten up on China and let gravity take its toll.

America’s Forever Wars Have Come Back Home

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Post published:March 3, 2021
Post category:U.S. Foreign Policy United States voice
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It's no coincidence that, after years of fighting abroad, the United States is beset with paranoia, loss of trust, and increasingly bitter divisions.

Can Biden Finally Put the Middle East in Check and Pivot Already?

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Post published:March 2, 2021
Post category:Biden China Biden Mideast Biden Transition China Hillary Clinton Joe Biden Middle East voice
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The new administration, like previous ones, has a Middle East quagmire. But it’s trying some nuanced moves to break free.

War Is Over Between India and Pakistan—for Now

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Post published:March 1, 2021
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A new cease-fire at the Line of Control must avoid problems that have derailed past attempts at peace.

The Human Cost of Endless Pandemic Border Closures

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Post published:February 26, 2021
Post category:Borders Coronavirus Migration/Immigration Public health Travel voice
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One year after the world declared borders shut, there is still no plan to reduce the toll on millions of lives.

Biden’s Plan to Lead From Alongside

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Post published:February 26, 2021
Post category:Joe Biden U.S.voice
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The new U.S. president believes in the legitimacy of American power. Does the rest of the world?

Who Is Hot and Who Is Not in the Middle East

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Post published:February 26, 2021
Post category:Middle East SAUDI ARABIA voice
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The Biden administration wants to downgrade the region. Here are the countries he can ignore—and the ones he can’t.

The Axis of Resistance to Israel Is Breaking Up

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Post published:February 25, 2021
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Syria has turned against Hamas, and Iran’s efforts to mediate aren't working.

How Did a Poor Country Like India Build an Advanced Fighter Jet?

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Post published:February 24, 2021
Post category:China democracy India Military Security TECHNOLOGY voice Weapons
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When it comes to sensitive industries like defense, democracy and the rule of law do matter.

Biden Was Right: America Is Back

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Post published:February 23, 2021
Post category:Joe Biden U.S. Foreign Policy United States voice
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The country’s reputation won’t be fixed anytime soon, but the fact that it’s trying is a sign of exceptionalism—and a return to the United States’ finest tradition.