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James M. Lindsay analyzes the politics shaping U.S. foreign policy and the sustainability of American power.

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U.S. President Joe Biden visits the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument in Cricqueville-en-Bessin, Normandy, France, on June 6, 2024.
U.S. President Joe Biden visits the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument in Cricqueville-en-Bessin, Normandy, France, on June 6, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz/Pool via REUTERS

Election 2024: Joe Biden Makes the Case for Allies and Alliances

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: President Joe Biden spoke with Time magazine about the importance of alliances to U.S. security. Read More

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