April 21, 2025
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Trump Can Work Dinner Table Deals Without Leaving Home

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Argument Trump Can Work Dinner Table Deals Without Leaving Home The U.S. can lead the way in culinary diplomacy—at Mar-a-Lago. March 7, 2025, 2:00 PM Comment icon View Comments ( 2 ) By Johanna Mendelson Forman , a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center and

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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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On Ukraine, Split the Difference Between Trump and Biden

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis On Ukraine, Split the Difference Between Trump and Biden One U.S. president deferred too much to Zelensky, while the other is trying to dictate terms. A pencil drawing of the headshot of Michael Hirsh Michael Hirsh By Michael Hirsh , a columnist for Foreign

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Trump’s Economy Is Flashing Red

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Trump’s Economy Is Flashing Red Trade wars, rising prices, falling confidence, and sinking stock markets are not what Wall Street or Main Street voted for. By Keith Johnson , a reporter at Foreign Policy covering geoeconomics and energy. In the foreground is a man

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Heavy Industry Is Europe’s Trump Card

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Heavy Industry Is Europe’s Trump Card The continent has an upper hand in its looming security competition with the United States. By Sander Tordoir An aerial view of a steel plant. An aerial view of a coking tower at Thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg,

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Why Are We Surprised by the Trump-Putin Alliance?

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Why Are We Surprised by the Trump-Putin Alliance? MAGA’s ideology aligns more closely with authoritarianism than liberal democracy. By Maciej Kisilowski , an associate professor of law and strategy at Central European University in Vienna,

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Why Isn’t China Playing Trump’s Game?

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Why Isn’t China Playing Trump’s Game? Beijing has opted for defiance instead of flattery. Will the strategy backfire? By Lili Pike , a reporter at Foreign Policy . A bright red screen large enough to take up an entire wall shows large images of

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Europe Gets Serious About Defense Thanks to Trump’s Retreat

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Europe Gets Serious About Defense Thanks to Trump’s Retreat The U.S. president has unified Europe like few since Charlemagne. Now comes the hard part. By Keith Johnson , a reporter at Foreign Policy covering geoeconomics and energy. French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and British

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Ukraine’s Minerals Won’t Solve U.S. Supply Chain Problems

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Ukraine’s Minerals Won’t Solve U.S. Supply Chain Problems Market realities will stymie Trump’s talking points. By Joshua Busby , Emily J. Holland , and Morgan D. Bazilian Two people are seen from behind as they sit at behind a dusty window, operating switchboard controls

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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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