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Putin Has Long Wanted More Power in Europe. Trump Could Grant It.

Remarks by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are fueling concerns that the U.S. will move away from Europe and align with Moscow.

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President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Togliatti, Russia, last month, in a photo released by the Russian state media.

How Trump’s One-for-One Tariff Plan Threatens the Global Economy

In starting a process to impose reciprocal tariffs on American trading partners, the White House is sowing uncertainty and risking inflation.

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Rows of cars waiting to be shipped at the Port of Tianjin in China. President Trump is aiming to advance a new era in which trade treaties give way to country-to-country negotiations.

What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent

China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.

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A student preparing for the 2025 national postgraduate entrance exam at Hebei University of Engineering in Handan, China, in December.
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