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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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Ukrainian tank crews participate in a military exercise in northern Ukraine on September 8, 2023.
Ukrainian tank crews participate in a military exercise in northern Ukraine on September 8, 2023. Gleb Garanich/REUTERS

The President’s Inbox Recap: Ukraine’s 2023 Counteroffensive

The war in Ukraine grinds on with no end in sight. Read More

United States
Happy 76th Birthday to the United States Air Force
The United States Air Force marks seventy-six years of service.
Robots and Artificial Intelligence
The President’s Inbox Recap: AI’s Impact on the 2024 U.S. Elections
Expect the weaponization of artificial intelligence to further stress American democracy.
European Union
The President’s Inbox Recap: Europe’s Geoeconomic Revolution
Europe is following the lead of China and the United States in using economic tools for geopolitical purposes.
  • China
    The President’s Inbox Recap: China’s Nuclear Forces
    China continues to expand its nuclear arsenal.
  • Israel
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Israeli-Saudi Peace Deal
    A peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia could help stabilize the region.
  • China
    The President’s Inbox Recap: China’s Economic Downturn
    Chinese economic growth has slowed dramatically as the country’s economic woes multiply.
  • Ukraine
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Global Food Insecurity
    Russia’s decision to leave the Black Sea grain deal raises fresh fears about food shortages in the world’s poorest countries.
  • Latin America
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Latin America’s Crime Surge
    Latin America is facing a post-pandemic crime wave.