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The Western Myth of Russian Greatness
There is a long history of foreigners idealizing Russia and exaggerating its power.
Modi’s Great Anglo Paradox
Cultural decolonization advances alongside unprecedented Western partnerships. 
There’s a Fix for Israel’s Image Crisis
A reluctant opposition needs a radically new pathway on Palestine.
Trump Needs to Defy History to End the Iran War
U.S. presidents are virtually never able to end the stalemated wars they start.
Asia-Pacific
Russia’s Arms Buyers Rejoice Over Trump’s Deal With Turkey
China
U.S.-China Relations Are More Volatile Than Ever
Europe
Britain’s New Prime Minister Must Stand Up to Trump
Middle East & Africa
Suwayda’s Struggle
Americas
Dinosaurs Roam the Aspen Security Forum
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A building belonging to DAMAC, a Dubai-based luxury real estate developer founded in 2002 by businessman Hussain Sajwani, is seen in Dubai on June 4.
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An illustration showing a person from the chest down sitting at a wooden table, wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt with a yellow and blue napkin tied around their neck. In front of them sits a large white bowl of vibrant pinkish-red soup topped with sour cream and dill, with two smaller bowls of soup steaming on either side and a spoon resting on the table. The Battle for Borsch
Ukraine is using the beet-based soup to fortify national identity in the face of Russian aggression.
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Books lie amid rubble of a destroyed house at the scene of a bombing after Russian forces launched a missile at a residential area in Kramatorsk, Ukraine.
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War Has Become Pointless
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Israel Belongs in the New Saudi-Iranian Order
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A man with a white beard and grey hair stands at a clear podium, speaking into a microphone. Behind him, a massive digital screen shows a close-up projection of his own face wearing a bright red baseball cap with a white star logo while holding a microphone. To the right of the projection on the screen, a large, dense crowd of supporters is visible, many with their arms raised in the air. Will Lula Win the Century?
Brazil’s president is democratic, successful, and globally respected.
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Book cover featuring a historical, eye-level photograph of a crowded city street in what appears to be the Soviet Union. Numerous pedestrians in mid-century attire walk along the sidewalks and crosswalks, while vintage cars and trolley wires are visible on the wide road. In the background, grand European-style buildings and the distinct onion domes of a Russian Orthodox church are visible under an overcast sky. Large, bold white text at the top reads "EXIT STALIN." Below it, smaller yellow text reads "THE SOVIET UNION as a Civilization, 1953–1991." At the bottom, the author's name, "MARK B. SMITH," is printed in bold white capital letters. -
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A creative illustration against a pale yellow background showing a garden planter containing a dense green hedge. Five human arms emerge from the hedge, with four of the hands holding small flags of China, Russia, the United States, and the European Union, while the fifth hand holds the flag of India. Hedging Is the New Normal
For the foreseeable future, successful statecraft will depend on hedging.
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A Cameroonian construction worker, employed by a Chinese firm, works at the Kribi Deepwater Port in Cameroon.
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