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American F-35 fighter jets

Japan’s F-35 Struggles Help Inspire Domestic Fighter Program

Japan is developing its own next-generation fighter jet following a mysterious crash.

Avatar photoJoseph HammondNovember 15, 2020November 4, 2021
Joe Biden

Biden Wins American Presidency, Trump Refuses to Concede

Democrats defend their majority in the House, but control of the Senate is still in the balance.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelNovember 15, 2020November 17, 2022
Miami Florida

Race Is a Poor Predictor of How Americans Will Vote

Neither Latino nor white Americans vote as a bloc.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 11, 2020December 2, 2021
Donald Trump

If Trump Is Trying to Steal the Election, It’s Not Working

The president’s allegations aren’t being taken seriously by election officials and the courts.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 9, 2020November 27, 2021
Nguyễn Phú Trọng Joe Biden

What Biden’s Victory Means for the World

The Democrat would rehabilitate multilateralism, but Senate Republicans could block ambitious proposals.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 8, 2020November 24, 2021
Mark Rutte

Rutte’s Liberal Party Shifts to Center in Netherlands

On environmental policy, government spending and wages, the party is moving to the middle.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 7, 2020April 20, 2022
Donald Trump

One Clear Verdict from 2020 is That Trumpism Is Here to Stay

The Republican’s policies are broadly popular.

Greg LawsonGreg R. LawsonNovember 4, 2020November 27, 2021
United States Capitol Washington

Close Election Result Won’t Convince Republicans to Change

A narrow loss or win validates the strategy of Trump and Trumpists.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 4, 2020August 19, 2022
Donald Trump Emmanuel Macron

What’s at Stake for Europe in America’s Election

Agriculture, China, the environment, technology, trade and security.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 3, 2020November 12, 2021
Angela Merkel Donald Trump

Why Many Germans Hope Trump Will Lose

The once-special partnership between Germany and the United States has sunk to a postwar low.

Tilman PradtTilman PradtNovember 3, 2020November 12, 2021
Place Masséna Nice France

English-Language Media Blame France for Islamic Terrorism

Journalists play down the violence committed by Muslims and blame French secularism.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 1, 2020October 4, 2021
New York State Capitol Albany

The Electoral College, Explained

Why it exists, how it works and how it could fail.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 1, 2020November 29, 2021
Cabinet Office London England

Statism Makes a Comeback in the United Kingdom

The dual shock of coronavirus and Brexit is giving statism a new lease on life.

David DowningDavid DowningOctober 31, 2020November 25, 2021
Sagrada Família Barcelona Spain

Allegations of Russian Meddling Resurface in Catalonia

They’re hardly more credible now than they were at the time of the 2017 referendum.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 29, 2020October 28, 2021

Spain Proposes Major Tax Increases to Fund 2021 Budget

Wealthy Spaniards and corporations would pay more.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 28, 2020January 30, 2022

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