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People walk on the sidewalk past a building with a Microsoft logo on it.
People walk on the sidewalk past a building with a Microsoft logo on it.

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Miscalculation

The system is broken, but there are much better ways to fix it. This article has an audio recording

Trump, in a USA hat, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in sunglasses, look toward a man in fatigues and a red beret with his back to the camera.
Trump, in a USA hat, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in sunglasses, look toward a man in fatigues and a red beret with his back to the camera.
Black-and-white photo of a crowded social gathering, with several people in formal attire conversing and holding drinks. Two men in the center are smiling and engaged in conversation
Black-and-white photo of a crowded social gathering, with several people in formal attire conversing and holding drinks. Two men in the center are smiling and engaged in conversation

Why Both Parties Are Considering Midterm Conventions

They’ve been done before, with forgettable results, but there is reason to believe they would work better today.

U.S. President Donald Trump shows an executive order about Tiktok he signed in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Sept. 25.
U.S. President Donald Trump shows an executive order about Tiktok he signed in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Sept. 25.

The TikTok Deal Is America’s White Flag in the Tech War With China

Beijing will still retain considerable influence over the U.S. version of the app.

A wide shot shows Netanyahu standing at a lectern addressing the UN meeting room, with many seats in the large chamber vacant.
A wide shot shows Netanyahu standing at a lectern addressing the UN meeting room, with many seats in the large chamber vacant.

Netanyahu Faces Icy Reception at UNGA

The Israeli prime minister was met with protests both inside and outside of U.N. headquarters.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Global Condemnation of Israel Taints Netanyahu’s UNGA Speech

Dozens of nations boycotted the prime minister’s address, capping off a disappointing week for Israel.

Brazilian musicians Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil performing during a protest in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian musicians Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil performing during a protest in Rio de Janeiro.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Sept. 20: Brazilians protest, African nations leave the ICC, and Trump issues a reversal on Ukraine policy.

People leap and dance in a stage with dramatic lighting.
People leap and dance in a stage with dramatic lighting.

Mexico’s New Hit Musical Is the Anti-‘Hamilton’

A long-running spat over Spain’s colonial history has now taken theatrical form.

A map of Asia shows India highlighted along with Persia and the Chinese Empire.
A map of Asia shows India highlighted along with Persia and the Chinese Empire.

India and the Rebalancing of Asia

New Delhi still faces many obstacles on its path to great-power status. This article has an audio recording

Black-and-white photo of a man in a suit speaking into multiple microphones at a press conference, with a large map of Southeast Asia and a Department of Defense seal visible in the background.
Black-and-white photo of a man in a suit speaking into multiple microphones at a press conference, with a large map of Southeast Asia and a Department of Defense seal visible in the background.

Robert McNamara Chose Loyalty to the President

A new biography should be required reading for everyone currently working in silence in Washington.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington on July 7.
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington on July 7.

After Trump Turned on Putin, Is Netanyahu Next?

Israel has many friends in Washington, but MAGA is increasingly divided.

Friedrich Merz is seen from above and behind as he wears a dark blue suit and stands against a background of gray stones tiles. His arms are at his side. His shadow extends behind him, to the left, creating a sharp angle of slightly more than 90 degrees.
Friedrich Merz is seen from above and behind as he wears a dark blue suit and stands against a background of gray stones tiles. His arms are at his side. His shadow extends behind him, to the left, creating a sharp angle of slightly more than 90 degrees.

Europe Is Going After Russia’s Frozen Assets After All

Germany’s vocal support for mobilizing hundreds of billions of Moscow’s reserves could be a game-changer for Ukraine.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds papers as he watches Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speak on screen.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds papers as he watches Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speak on screen.

UNGA Deals Latin America Some Surprises

From Trump’s “chemistry” with Lula to a U.S. bailout of Argentina.

A farmer arranges crops in a shape of the map of India while participating in a protest against the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government during a nationwide farmers' strike following the recent passing of agriculture bills in  Kolkata on September 25, 2020.
A farmer arranges crops in a shape of the map of India while participating in a protest against the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government during a nationwide farmers' strike following the recent passing of agriculture bills in Kolkata on September 25, 2020.

India’s Biggest Problem Is Its Own Backyard

The Indian government’s global ambitions are undermined by regional uprisings from Bangladesh to Nepal.

Antonio Guterres is sitting down in front of a UN flag and gestures toward Donald Trump, who is sitting down in front of a United States flag.
Antonio Guterres is sitting down in front of a UN flag and gestures toward Donald Trump, who is sitting down in front of a United States flag.

UNGA Beyond the Conflicts

The U.N. forges ahead on climate and AI despite U.S. ambivalence and mixed messaging.

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