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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6.

Trump Sets His Sights on the Pentagon

His defense secretary pick wants to get rid of “woke” generals.

U.S. President Donald Trump on the left speaks to the media while National Security Advisor John Bolton listens nearby.
U.S. President Donald Trump on the left speaks to the media while National Security Advisor John Bolton listens nearby.

Trump’s Early Picks Worry John Bolton

The former national security advisor says that crises will “come very early on” in the new administration.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands with North Korean and U.S. flags behind them.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands with North Korean and U.S. flags behind them.

Could Trump Rekindle Diplomacy With North Korea?

Now backed by Russia, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is less likely to be open to the kind of diplomacy we saw in Trump’s first term.

Two people sit on the steps in front of a red door in Beijing. Above them is the Chinese flag.
Two people sit on the steps in front of a red door in Beijing. Above them is the Chinese flag.

Beijing Has Already Prepared for Trump’s Return

China is readying for known challenges and unknown risks.

Donald Trump at the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019.
Donald Trump at the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019.

Trump’s Return Is an Opportunity to Strengthen the G-20

At a time of declining unipolarity, America Firsters will find it advantageous to forge a new bargain with the global south.

U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 31, 2020.
U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 31, 2020.

How Much Do Trump’s Personnel Choices Matter?

Kori Schake on loyalty in Trump’s world and what to expect from a second term.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump arrive for a meeting at Trump Tower in New York City on Sept. 27.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump arrive for a meeting at Trump Tower in New York City on Sept. 27.

Why Ukraine Is Ready to Gamble on Trump

Kyiv has been increasingly frustrated with the outgoing Biden team, and a Kamala Harris victory would have posed its own challenges.

British newspapers including the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Financial Times, and the Mirror are scattered on a tabletop overlapping each other. Each has a photo of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on the page; accompanying headlines include "American dread" and "Again?"
British newspapers including the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Financial Times, and the Mirror are scattered on a tabletop overlapping each other. Each has a photo of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on the page; accompanying headlines include "American dread" and "Again?"

Britain’s Labour Will Struggle With Trump in White House

Past criticisms are coming back to haunt U.K. leaders.

Donald Trump on a stage at a campaign rally. Behind him are multiple American flags and an image of him with the words "Trump will fix it."
Donald Trump on a stage at a campaign rally. Behind him are multiple American flags and an image of him with the words "Trump will fix it."
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a session of the Bundestag in Berlin on Nov. 7.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a session of the Bundestag in Berlin on Nov. 7.

Why Germany’s Government Collapse Could Be Good News

A dysfunctional, dithering government has no place in the era of Donald Trump.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands in New York City on Sept. 27.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands in New York City on Sept. 27.

Ukraine Now Faces a Nuclear Decision

Under a new Trump administration, Ukraine’s government can't avoid considering a nuclear weapon.

People walk on a bridge past an American flag and above an art installation by French street artist James Colomina called the "Swing" which depicts a little girl wearing an oversized military helmet as sits on a playground swing hanging from the bridge.
People walk on a bridge past an American flag and above an art installation by French street artist James Colomina called the "Swing" which depicts a little girl wearing an oversized military helmet as sits on a playground swing hanging from the bridge.

Even Trump Can’t Afford to Lose the Ukraine War

Victory for Putin would be a grave blow to U.S. power.

Trump peeks out from behind a two-page memo with his signature in large black ink.
Trump peeks out from behind a two-page memo with his signature in large black ink.

Trump Wants to Make America Pay Again

There are so many questions about Trump’s tariff plans that not even Shakespeare could count the ways.

U.S. and Ukrainian flags fly near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 20.
U.S. and Ukrainian flags fly near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 20.

Before Trump Returns, Congress Should Buy Weapons for Ukraine

An arms procurement fund would secure Ukraine’s ability to fight while helping American workers.

Donald Trump wears a button-up suit and tie with an orange construction vest over it.
Donald Trump wears a button-up suit and tie with an orange construction vest over it.

Why Men’s Makeup Matters in Politics

In presidential elections, success can sometimes come down to appearance.

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