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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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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Is China Quietly Winning the Iran War?

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The Iran war is spreading far beyond the Middle East. ECFR’s James Crabtree explores what that means for China, India, and the implications for the Indo-Pacific region.

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Is International Law Built for Today's Wars?

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Is there any prospect for accountability when major powers ignore international law? Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and legal expert Louise Arbour answers.

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The Cost of Trump's Pressure Campaign on Cuba

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The United States is squeezing Cuba harder than it has in years, with the island facing its worst energy and humanitarian crisis in a decade. Will this force change or will Trump follow through with his threats to “take the island?" María de los Angeles Torres breaks down current and historical realities.

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Is the Middle East Heading Toward a Much Bigger War?

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“I had never seen the Middle East as chaotic, as dangerous, as spiraling out of control as it is today.” Fawaz Gerges on why he believes the region is entering a much more dangerous phase.

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