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James M. Lindsay analyzes the politics shaping U.S. foreign policy and the sustainability of American power.

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South Korean and U.S. soldiers participate in a joint river-crossing exercise in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on March 20, 2024.
South Korean and U.S. soldiers participate in a joint river-crossing exercise in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on March 20, 2024. Jeon Heon-Kyun/Pool via Reuters

The President’s Inbox Recap: The Case for U.S. Retrenchment Overseas

Proponents of retrenchment want the United States to do less overseas. Read More

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Election 2024 Roundup: Are Americans Turning Isolationist?
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Much like talk of Mark Twain’s death, claims that Americans are turning their back on the world are greatly exaggerated.
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The President’s Inbox Recap: The Crisis at the U.S. Southern Border
The U.S. immigration system needs comprehensive reform.
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Campaign Roundup: Joe Biden Opposes the Sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Joe Biden doesn’t want one of America’s closest allies to buy a once iconic American company.
  • Global
    The President’s Inbox Recap: International Women’s Day
    Adolescence is one of the most formative periods in a girl’s life.
  • Development
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Combating Global Poverty
    Economic development work is aimed at long-term change in the world’s poorest countries.
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    Campaign Roundup: Joe Biden Makes the Case for Ukraine Aid
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: President Joe Biden used his State of the Union Address to urge Congress to provide military aid to Ukraine.
  • Ukraine
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Year Three of the Ukraine War
    February 24 marked the beginning of the third year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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    Ten Facts About the State of the Union Address
    President Biden will deliver the annual State of the Union address on Thursday night. Here are ten things you might not know about the tradition of having a president deliver an annual address.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Governance of Artificial Intelligence
    The United States is behind its peers when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence (AI).
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    Campaign Roundup: President Joe Biden Delivers His Third State of the Union Address
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Joe Biden will likely stress his domestic achievements over his foreign policy challenges when he addresses a divided nation next Thursday.