Can America Still Lead at 250—or Is the World Moving On?

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As America turns 250, its allies are asking new questions about US leadership. Mark Urban discusses what's changing, what comes next, and what it means for America's role in the world.

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US Foreign Policy

Deep Dish Live: David Sanger on Trump's Phone Call, Iran Deal, and What Comes Next

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President Trump called NYT’s David Sanger directly to talk about the Iran deal. He shares with us what he learned from those conversations and what he's watching next.

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Summer Davos: What Does China Want?

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What does China want from the global economy? As leaders gather for this year's Summer Davos meeting, The Economist's Simon Rabinovitch explains what Beijing is trying to achieve and why the world is paying attention.

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Global Economy

G7 Summit 2026: China, Trade, and Economic Security

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As the G7 prepares to meet, economic security is becoming harder to ignore. Mathieu Duchâtel explains what's behind the push to make supply chains more resilient and where the biggest challenges remain.

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Global Economy

Rise of Middle Powers: 'A New Order Is Gradually Being Born'

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The US and China dominate the conversation about global power, but they aren't the whole story. Anne-Marie Slaughter explains why middle powers may play a bigger role in shaping what comes next.

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Is the US Entering a New Era of Global Power?

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Former Pentagon official Michèle Flournoy breaks down how America’s changing defense strategy could reshape the global order and US power.

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Why Trump Took America's Top Tech CEOs to China

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President Trump brought some of America’s biggest tech CEOs to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping. What does it mean for the race over AI power? Council on Foreign Relations’ Chris McGuire explains.

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Tech and Science

What China Really Thinks About America Right Now

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Trump and Xi are meeting in Beijing to try to reset US-China relations at a moment of growing instability. Oriana Skylar Mastro breaks down China’s ambitions and what could come next.

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Is the Quad Fracturing as US Priorities Shift?

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As Secretary Rubio heads to India, the Indo-Pacific is on edge as US priorities shift, and the Quad is being tested. Derek Grossman explains what’s at stake.

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The Most Surprising Success Stories Around the World Right Now

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In a world filled with crisis, we rarely hear about what’s working. But some of the most useful solutions are coming from unexpected places. Journalist John Kampfner went looking for them.

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