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Talk of “super intelligence” distracts from frequent screwups.
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Washington can exploit friction, strengthen allies, and make the axis harder to sustain.
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Allied democracies can offer something U.S. industry desperately needs.
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Beijing’s collaborative approach is winning over other states.
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Addis Ababa’s forces have recaptured a key town as rifts deepen in the Horn of Africa.
View ArticleHere’s What to Do About Trump’s War Crimes
Despite the obstacles, foreign governments and U.S. lawmakers can begin the process of holding the president accountable.
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Beijing may talk about safety, but its model of AI diffusion is made to go rogue.
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Beijing’s third overseas base is also its second in Southeast Asia.
View ArticleHow to Avoid Disaster in the Next Iran War
Recent war games highlight how Washington can improve its air defenses so the next round of fighting isn’t worse.
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Even the threat of joint involvement could dramatically shift the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
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Beijing is pushing for bigger families, but the realities of childbirth and early parenting make it a hard sell.
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