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US-China Rapprochement Will Not Come Quickly

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The National Interest
Paul Heer

“Both sides continue to pursue policies that appear aimed more at competition and confrontation,” writes Paul Heer in the National Interest.

Qin Gang (left) stands next to a Chinese flag at right.
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US Foreign Policy

Millennials and Gen Z Sound the Alarm on Climate Change

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Running Numbers by Emily Sullivan

While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.

Climate activists Luisa Neubauer, Greta Thunberg, Lakshmi Thevasagayam, and Florian Oezcan protest against the expansion of the Garzweiler open-cast lignite mine
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Climate and the Environment

Germany's Bet on China Is a Crisis in the Making

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The National Interest
John Austin

By tying itself to China, Germany risks making its mistakes with Russia all over again, argues Senior Nonresident Fellow John Austin.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in China.
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Global Economy

The GOP's Extremists Now Hold America—and the World—hostage

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The election for speaker of the Republican-majority House was a bad omen for US aid to Ukraine and US democracy, Paul Poast writes.

Rep. Matt Gaetz gets into a verbal confrontation with Rep.  Kevin McCarthy
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US Foreign Policy

Biden and Kishida Shore up Alliance at US-Japan Summit

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Alhurra
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura offers insights into Washington's ties with Tokyo.

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Brazil and Jan 6, Israel's Future, China Reopens Borders

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ravi Agrawal and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrate against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brazil
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Global Politics

Japan Unveils Ambitious Military Plans Ahead of Biden-Kishida Meeting

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

What are the implications of Japan’s largest military buildup since World War II, and what does this mean for the US-Japan security alliance?

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Defense and Security

Let’s Avoid Another Nuclear Arms Race

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

"If the United States presses for arms control and agrees to limits itself, it could convince others to follow suit," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

yellow nuclear sign US Foreign Policy

For Kishida and Biden, a Stronger Japanese Defense Posture Is Only Half the Battle

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The Diplomat
Craig Kafura

It’s one thing to commit to a stronger military and another thing to use it, Craig Kafura argues.

Joe Biden meets Kishida Fumio on the way to a NATO meeting
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Public Opinion

Iran Executions Quash Protests, Push Dissent Underground

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Reuters
Saeid Golkar

Despite getting people off the streets, Iran's hard crackdown on protesters "has created a massive resentment among Iranians."

Protestor Majid Kazemi, alleged to have killed members of security forces during nationwide protests, appears in a courtroom on January 9, 2023.
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Global Politics