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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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An entrance to the U.S. Steel Great Lakes Works plant in Ecorse, Michigan. Rebecca Cook/Reuters

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. Read More

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.
United States
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.
  • United States
    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).
  • United States
    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.
  • United States
    Campaign Roundup: Close Presidential Elections Have Become the Norm
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: It will be a break from recent practice if either party’s nominee wins big in November.
  • United States
    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.
  • United States
    A Presidents’ Day Quiz
    The thirteenth annual TWE Presidents' Day quiz.