Equality and American Democracy
The U.S. Founders thought liberty and equality went together, but by the mid-twentieth century, most Americans thought of them as competing values. Thought of properly, they’re not. Redressing inequality today, however, will require bringing politics back in the equation, since political choices set the rules and help determine the outcomes of the economic game.
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Islamabad and the new path to global power.
A Dangerous Game in the Arctic
Trump’s demands could derail progress on allied defense.
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The Coming Clash Between China and Europe
Why a trade war can’t be avoided.
America’s Trillion-Dollar Failure
The Pentagon is broken, but Congress can fix it.
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Beijing’s risky bet against the West.
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A Conversation With Paul Scharre
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A new use for Russia’s old playbook in Ukraine.