Biden's address, U.S.-China rapprochement, and more.

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** October 21, 2023
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Joe Biden: The Last Liberal Cold War President
by Jacob Heilbrunn

Everything about President Joe Biden’s impassioned speech on Thursday night was old school, whether it was his invocation of World War II or his reference to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright calling America “the indispensable nation.” Read it here ([link removed]) .
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What Biden’s Address Missed: Will America Go to War If the Israel-Hamas Conflict Spreads?
by Greg Priddy

President Biden’s televised address to the nation hit many of the right notes but left utterly unaddressed the most critical issue: whether or under what circumstances the United States would consider direct military intervention if the Israel-Hamas war escalates and spreads. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Israel’s New War Is Part of Iran’s Strategic Plan
by Ilan Berman

The current conflict is very much a proxy war – one by which Tehran is attempting to reshape the Middle Eastern order in its favor. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Washington and Beijing Are Talking Past Each Other
by Connor Fiddler

The two nations have incompatible views on engagement. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Recurring Patterns in North Korean Nuclear Crises
by Jihwan Hwang

Pyongyang has recently recognized the return of the Cold War order and seeks to take advantage of it. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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