Imperial President at Home, Emperor Abroad; To Avoid a Wider War, Washington Should Push for a Nuclear Deal; Expect More Polarization and Political Upheaval
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Imperial President at Home, Emperor Abroad

American Foreign Policy in an Age of Unrestrained Executive Power

By Elizabeth N. Saunders

 

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Don’t Give Up on Diplomacy With Iran

To Avoid a Wider War, America Should Push for a Nuclear Deal

By Ali Vaez

 
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America’s Era of Violent Populism

Expect More Polarization and Political Upheaval

By Robert A. Pape

 

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Get Ready for a Big, Bold, and Very Bad North Korea Deal

Trump Wants a Win, and Kim Has More Leverage Than Ever

By Victor Cha

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