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A dramatic and powerful new perspective on the political career of Henry Wallace—a perspective that will forever change how we view the making of U.S. and Soviet foreign policy at the dawn of the Cold War.

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Fourth of July Trivia Quiz

The thirteenth annual Independence Day trivia quiz from The Water’s Edge.

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Why Today Is Not Like the 1850s

American politics turned hyper toxic several years ago, and ever since commentators have raised the specter of a second civil war. No other historical parallel, it seems, captures so viscerally today…

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The First MAGA National Security Strategy

Trump’s ideologically driven statement of strategic intent indicates that the United States could be willing to interfere abroad to promote an illiberal world—a stunning victory for the MAGA wing of the Republican Party.

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The Consequences of Exporting Nvidia’s H200 Chips to China

Three CFR experts discuss President Donald Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell advanced AI chip sales to China and what implications it could have for the future of AI, U.S. national security policy, and Chinese relations.

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Thailand and Cambodia Head Back to Battle, Presaging Possible War

Weeks after a Trump-negotiated ceasefire fell apart and Thailand hit Cambodia with air strikes, the two countries seem far from finding another pause, and it is unlikely the U.S. president will step back in.

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