April 21, 2025
Politics

America Is Its Own Worst Enemy

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. America Is Its Own Worst Enemy It’s not unprecedented for a powerful country to simply shoot itself in the foot. Walt-Steve-foreign-policy-columnist20 Stephen M. Walt By Stephen M. Walt , a columnist at Foreign Policy and

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Attacking Government Workers Has Long Been a Presidential Pastime

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Attacking Government Workers Has Long Been a Presidential Pastime Donald Trump’s attempt to dismantle the federal bureaucracy is the latest in a string of efforts by both parties. By Julian E. Zelizer , a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. A

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Pope Francis Is Ready to Take on MAGA

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Pope Francis Is Ready to Take on MAGA Trump’s assault on immigrants and charity has no friend in the Vatican. By Theo Zenou , a journalist and historian. A photo of the pope seated in

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Modi Arrives in Washington

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Modi Arrives in Washington The Indian leader’s trip comes on the heels of an electoral boost for his party back home. Kugelman-Michael-foreign-policy-columnist13 Michael Kugelman By Michael Kugelman , the writer of Foreign Policy ’s weekly South Asia Brief and the director of the South

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Why Is the World So Polarized on Gaza?

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Q&A Why Is the World So Polarized on Gaza? The answer might be linked to race and colonization, explains author Pankaj Mishra, speaking on FP Live. By Ravi Agrawal , the editor in chief of Foreign Policy . No audio? Hover over the video player,

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Why Is the World So Polarized on Gaza?

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Q&A Why Is the World So Polarized on Gaza? The answer might be linked to race and colonization, explains author Pankaj Mishra, speaking on FP Live. By Ravi Agrawal , the editor in chief of Foreign Policy . No audio? Hover over the video player,

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Modi Arrives in Washington

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Analysis Modi Arrives in Washington The Indian leader’s trip comes on the heels of an electoral boost for his party back home. Kugelman-Michael-foreign-policy-columnist13 Michael Kugelman By Michael Kugelman , the writer of Foreign Policy ’s weekly South Asia Brief and the director of the South

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Trump to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports

[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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U.S.-Africa Policy Should Be Driven by Trade, Not Aid

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. U.S.-Africa Policy Should Be Driven by Trade, Not Aid Washington’s focus on development assistance and democracy promotion has failed. Relationships based on commercial engagement are the answer. By Joshua Meservey , a senior fellow at

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Criticizing Trump Isn’t Enough. Arab Leaders Need a Counterproposal.

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Criticizing Trump Isn’t Enough. Arab Leaders Need a Counterproposal. Reiterating calls for a two-state solution won’t cut it. Egypt, Jordan, and the Gulf states must put forward a serious plan for Gaza’s reconstruction and demilitarization.

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