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How the Flaws of Trump’s Gaza Deal Prevent an Enduring Peace

The factors that enabled the U.S. president to hammer out the initial success now doom its long-term prospects.

· November 14, 2025
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The Governors Public Health Alliance May Represent a Major Shift in Governance
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· November 13, 2025
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U.S.-Israeli Relations Are Undergoing a Profound Shift
· November 13, 2025
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“A House of Dynamite” Shows Why No Leader Should Have a Nuclear Trigger
· November 10, 2025
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Trump Has an Out on Nuclear Testing. He Should Take It.
· November 6, 2025
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Why Countries Keep Making Deals With Trump, Despite the Supreme Court Tariff Case
  • Jon Bateman
· November 5, 2025
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