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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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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters at her first campaign event as a candidate for president in West Allis, Wisconsin on July 23, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters at her first campaign event as a candidate for president in West Allis, Wisconsin on July 23, 2024 KEVIN MOHATT/Pool via REUTERS

Election 2024: Kamala Harris Is the Democratic Presidential Nominee

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Kamala Harris is seeking to become the first sitting vice president since George H. W. Bush to be elected president. Read More

Election 2024
Meet Kamala Harris, Democratic Presidential Candidate
Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in the wake of Joe Biden's exit from the race.
Election 2024
Election 2024: Will Joe Biden Exit the Presidential Race?
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Joe Biden faces renewed pressure from Democratic lawmakers and donors to let someone else run against Donald Trump.
Election 2024
Meet J.D. Vance, Republican Vice-Presidential Candidate
The Ohio senator is Donald Trump’s choice as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
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    Election 2024: The Republican National Convention Begins on Monday
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Republicans are gathering in Milwaukee next week optimistic about their chances in November.  
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    Election 2024: Joe Biden’s Disastrous Debate
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: President Joe Biden lost his debate to former President Donald Trump and perhaps much more.
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    Election 2024: Will Next Week’s Debate Shake Up the Presidential Race?
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump hope that next Thursday’s debate will tip the election in their favor.
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    Election 2024: Will Washington Address Its Debt and Deficit Problem?
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The United States may come to rue its failure to get its fiscal house in order. 
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    Election 2024: Joe Biden Makes the Case for Allies and Alliances
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: President Joe Biden spoke with Time magazine about the importance of alliances to U.S. security.
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    Election 2024: Does Donald Trump’s Conviction Doom His Chances to Become President Again?
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Trump’s conviction on thirty-four felony counts takes the U.S. presidential election into uncharted waters.
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    Election 2024: Is the United States Looking at a New Nuclear Arms Race?
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The demise of arms control agreements and the rise of geopolitical competition are a dangerous mix.