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The Water's Edge

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

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Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, on April 13, 2024
Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, on April 13, 2024 Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Election 2024: Is Donald Trump an Isolationist?

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Donald Trump has long criticized U.S. foreign policy. That doesn’t mean he wants America to “come home.” Read More

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Campaign Roundup: Donald Trump Says He Will Not Protect “Delinquent” NATO Members
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The forty-fifth president says he will encourage Russia to attack NATO countries who don’t spend enough on defense.
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A Presidents’ Day Quiz
The thirteenth annual TWE Presidents' Day quiz.
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Campaign Roundup: President Biden Criticizes Israel’s Military Operations in Gaza
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Israel’s war against Hamas is creating policy and political dilemmas for President Biden.
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    Campaign Roundup: The Deepfake Threat to the 2024 Election
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: AI generated deepfake videos, images, and recordings could become a factor in the U.S. presidential election.
  • Political History and Theory
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Henry Wallace and the Origins of the Cold War
    The post-World War II era would have looked very different had Henry Wallace become president.
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    Campaign Roundup: Is NATO on the Ballot in 2024?
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The 2024 election has potentially significant implications for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
  • Supply Chains
    The President’s Inbox Recap: The Houthi Threat to Red Sea Shipping
    Attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea pose significant challenges for the global economy.
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    Campaign Roundup: The Iowa Caucuses Are on Monday
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Monday night’s Iowa Republican caucuses are the first official nominating event on the 2024 presidential election calendar.
  • Elections and Voting
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Taiwan’s Presidential Election
    Taiwan’s presidential election may increase U.S.-China tensions.
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    Campaign Roundup: The Third Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Americans are divided over the meaning of January 6.