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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, blood on his face.
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, blood on his face.

This Is America, Too

The United States has many wonderful characteristics, but the attempt to kill Donald Trump is a reminder that violence has always been embedded in American culture.

Trump stands with his eyes closed in a suit with a red tie, before a banner that reads "CNN."
Trump stands with his eyes closed in a suit with a red tie, before a banner that reads "CNN."

Biden’s Age Is a Problem. Trump’s Agenda Is a Bigger One.

The media has a duty to examine the president’s fumbles—but not at the expense of the larger picture.

Orban and Putin walk near a podium.
Orban and Putin walk near a podium.

How Orban Became Putin’s Pawn

Among all of Russia’s useful idiots, few have sought to make themselves more useful than the Hungarian prime minister.

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Trump’s Plan to Weaken the Dollar Makes No Sense

The policy would directly counter the one thing he claims to be fighting against.

Biden and Trump stand behind podiums. Trump's arm is gesturing toward Biden.
Biden and Trump stand behind podiums. Trump's arm is gesturing toward Biden.

The U.S. Has Its Own ‘Bad Emperor’ Dilemma

The Trump-Biden debate showed that it’s not just China that faces a threat from its own leadership system.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with U.S. President Joe Biden during the G-7 summit in Savelletri, Italy.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with U.S. President Joe Biden during the G-7 summit in Savelletri, Italy.

Modi’s Third-Term Foreign Policy Looks the Same

New Delhi’s relations with the West—and especially Washington—are likely to stay the course.

People watch a live television debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
People watch a live television debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

How the World Is Reacting to the U.S. Presidential Debate

Biden’s subpar performance is making many of Washington’s allies nervous.

Jill Biden walks slightly in front of Joe Biden as they exit the debate stage. Both are gazing down and neither is smiling.
Jill Biden walks slightly in front of Joe Biden as they exit the debate stage. Both are gazing down and neither is smiling.

Yes, Biden Flopped. But Let’s Not Overreact. 

The United States is in a very bad place. Just not as bad as people think.

U.S. President Joe Biden (right) and former U.S. President Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
U.S. President Joe Biden (right) and former U.S. President Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

Key Foreign-Policy Moments From the Trump-Biden Debate

The two candidates clashed over Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, immigration, and America’s global image. 

Donald Trump and Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 22, 2020.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 22, 2020.

Biden and Trump’s Debate Could Make Foreign-Policy History

International affairs have rarely been featured in presidential debates—but this week’s showdown could be an exception.

Illustration of a torn map of Europe revealing Donald Trump
Illustration of a torn map of Europe revealing Donald Trump

Trump’s Return Would Transform Europe

Without Washington’s embrace, the continent could revert to an anarchic and illiberal past.

President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attend an event with G7 leaders to announce a Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine during the NATO Summit in Vilnius on July 12, 2023.
President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attend an event with G7 leaders to announce a Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine during the NATO Summit in Vilnius on July 12, 2023.

NATO’s Trump-Proofing Efforts Are Floundering

Ahead of the U.S. election, the alliance is trying—and failing—to safeguard assistance for Ukraine.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 10, 2023.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 10, 2023.

Capitalism Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.

Investor Ruchir Sharma argues Washington needs to get out of the way.

Trump is shown from below, mid-speech, wearing a navy blue suit and a thick red tie. An American flag is hanging behind him.
Trump is shown from below, mid-speech, wearing a navy blue suit and a thick red tie. An American flag is hanging behind him.

The Problem With Invoking the ‘Third World’ Slur

The Trump verdict is the latest prompt for deploying a meaningless comparison. All that does is reflect poorly on the United States.

A video camera view finder shows Donald Trump as he speaks to the media.
A video camera view finder shows Donald Trump as he speaks to the media.

The World Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict

Chinese and Russian state media mirrored Trump’s talking points on the trial.

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