April 21, 2025
Politics

China Is Exploiting America’s Social Divisions

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. China Is Exploiting America’s Social Divisions Beijing-backed groups are using Asian American concerns for leverage. By Audrye Wong , a Jeane Kirkpatrick fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Francis de Beixedon , a research

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Is the World Overreacting to Trump?

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] It’s Debatable Intervention or Restraint? A Washington debate on pressing issues for policymakers. Is the World Overreacting to Trump? Washington’s Ukraine policy might yield a truce—but tariffs and territorial threats to neighbors could do long-term damage. By Emma Ashford , a columnist at Foreign Policy

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Can Trump’s 5 Percent Defense Spending Threshold Save NATO?

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Explainer Can Trump’s 5 Percent Defense Spending Threshold Save NATO? Experts suggest that shifting how the alliance spends its money could be more effective against a Russian security threat. March 6, 2025, 12:39 PM Comment icon View Comments ( 4 ) An illustration of Alexandra

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Europe Wonders if Trump Can Be Trusted With Intelligence

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Europe Wonders if Trump Can Be Trusted With Intelligence Long-standing alliances are threatened by a chaotic White House. By Luke McGee , an Emmy Award-winning journalist covering European diplomacy. Three people are out of focus in a hallway while speaking to each other. On

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China Is Exploiting America’s Social Divisions

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. China Is Exploiting America’s Social Divisions Beijing-backed groups are using Asian American concerns for leverage. By Audrye Wong , a Jeane Kirkpatrick fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Francis de Beixedon , a research

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Why Washington’s Stance Will Pave the Way for Russian Expansionism

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Why Washington’s Stance Will Pave the Way for Russian Expansionism Trump’s approach of seeking a deal at any cost imperils the security of Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region. By Natia Seskuria , an

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USAID Purge Ends With 83 Percent of Programs Canceled

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Report USAID Purge Ends With 83 Percent of Programs Canceled After weeks of uncertainty, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the final tally of cuts. By Christina Lu , an energy and environment reporter at Foreign Policy . Multiple workers wearing light clothing unload

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Canada’s New Leader Is Ready to Fight Trump

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Canada’s New Leader Is Ready to Fight Trump Mark Carney rode a wave of national pride to replace Justin Trudeau, but elections loom. By Justin Ling , a journalist based in Toronto. Mark Carney, a middle-aged man wearing a black suit and tie, flashes

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Trump Plunges U.S. Into Trade War With Canada, Mexico, China

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Report Trump Plunges U.S. Into Trade War With Canada, Mexico, China All three countries have vowed retaliatory measures against Washington. By Alexandra Sharp , the World Brief writer at Foreign Policy , and Lili Pike , a reporter at Foreign Policy . Canadian Prime Minister

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Canada’s Liberal Party Elects Mark Carney as Next Prime Minister

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] World Brief FP’s flagship daily newsletter, catching you up on 24 hours of news in five minutes. Delivered weekdays. Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and to receive email correspondence from us. You may opt

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