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The US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a large-scale strike. Experts assess what the unprecedented US intervention means for Venezuela, US foreign policy, and regional and global stability.
As it enters its 250th year, the United States faces an international political system it can neither dominate nor disregard. American leaders will have to do something they have long resisted: learn how to actually play the game.
The world will continue to watch the outcomes of US elections, cultural conflicts, and social protests, which will shape global debates about justice, identity, education, and democratic possibility.
The unipolar moment is over. In its 250th year, the United States must establish a more workable balance between stability and flexibility to safeguard its global position.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review in 2026. In its pursuit of a strong economy, the United States would be smart to renew its trade partnership with its North American neighbors.