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Trump’s foreign policy report card is full of failing grades

Trump has performed poorly and doesn’t seem to care about much of the portfolio.

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A Russian dissident is fighting for his life. Where is the U.S.?

We should be supporting the forces of good. Trump just shrugs.

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Why Trump’s complacency about Putin is a problem — whatever his motives

The U.S. president's actions are creating dangerous ambiguity.

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Trump would do anything for Putin. No wonder he’s ignoring the Russian bounties.

Russia’s pattern of hostility matches Trump’s pattern of accommodation.

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The U.S. is losing ground in the global effort to promote democratic ideals

When the First Amendment rights of peaceful protesters are violated, China is handed fresh arguments for "whataboutism."

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The pandemic shows that Putin is not a strong leader

The coronavirus has exposed the fundamental weakness of the Russian state.

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We need to start preparing for the November election — now

Never in our lifetimes has American democracy been so imperiled.

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It’s imperative for the U.S. and China to work together on the coronavirus pandemic

We can't let great power competition get in the way of fighting covid-19.

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Thanks for defending democracy, Mike Pompeo. So when will Trump change his policies?

The secretary of state works for an administration that doesn't seem to share his convictions.

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Be prepared to fight a dangerous new wave of disinformation during the Senate trial

Debasing the truth weakens democracy.

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