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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 announces new tariffs on Chinese exports at the White House on May 14, 2024.
U.S. President Joe Biden announces new tariffs on Chinese exports at the White House on May 14, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz/REUTERS
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Election 2024: Biden Raises Tariffs on China

by James M. Lindsay May 17, 2024

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: President Joe Biden imposed new tariffs on Chinese imports, raising tensions with Beijing and slowing America’s green transition. Read More

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2023 in Review

Ten World Figures Who Died in 2023
Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 29, 2023 The Water's Edge

United States

Remembering Ten Americans Who Died in 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, here are ten Americans we lost this year who made a mark in foreign policy. 

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 28, 2023 The Water's Edge

United States

Ten Elections to Watch in 2024
Dozens of countries, constituting half the world’s population, will hold elections in 2024. Here are ten to watch.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 21, 2023 The Water's Edge

Climate Change

Ten Most Significant World Events in 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the year.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 8, 2023 The Water's Edge

United States

Ten Anniversaries to Note in 2024
As 2023 comes to a close, here are ten notable historical anniversaries to mark in 2024.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 1, 2023 The Water's Edge

Global

The President's Inbox Episodes by Topic

A comprehensive list of each episode of The President's Inbox organized by topic. 

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay March 4, 2021 The Water's Edge

U.S. Foreign Policy

TWE Book and Film Recommendations
Looking for something to read or watch? Here is a list of all the books and films recommended on The Water’s Edge.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay November 10, 2021 The Water's Edge

United States

TWE History-Related Blogs and Videos
A list of all blog posts and videos reflecting on historical events from The Water's Edge. 

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 1, 2021 The Water's Edge

United States

TWE Remembers: Learning More About the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban missile crisis brought the United States and the Soviet Union closer to nuclear war than any other event during the Cold War. President John F. Kennedy put the odds of war at “somewhere bet…

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay October 16, 2012 The Water's Edge

United States

The History of the Cold War in 40 Quotes
On Monday, I posted my nominees for ten Cold War histories worth reading. But many people don’t have the time or patience to plow through comprehensive histories. So for TWE readers looking to save t…

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay November 7, 2014 The Water's Edge

Vietnam

The Vietnam War in Forty Quotes
Last month, I did a series of posts commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the arrival of U.S. combat troops in Vietnam on March 8, 1965. Today marks another significant date in the Vietnam War: t…

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay April 30, 2015 The Water's Edge

Political History and Theory
The President’s Inbox Recap: Henry Wallace and the Origins of the Cold War
The post-World War II era would have looked very different had Henry Wallace become president.
Blog Post by Michelle Kurilla February 2, 2024 The Water's Edge
United States
Election 2024: Is NATO on the Ballot in 2024?
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The 2024 election has potentially significant implications for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay January 26, 2024 The Water's Edge
Supply Chains
The President’s Inbox Recap: The Houthi Threat to Red Sea Shipping
Attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea pose significant challenges for the global economy.
Blog Post by Michelle Kurilla January 22, 2024 The Water's Edge
  • United States
    Election 2024: The Iowa Caucuses Are on Monday
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Monday night’s Iowa Republican caucuses are the first official nominating event on the 2024 presidential election calendar.
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay January 12, 2024 The Water's Edge
  • Elections and Voting
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Taiwan’s Presidential Election
    Taiwan’s presidential election may increase U.S.-China tensions.
    Blog Post by Michelle Kurilla January 12, 2024 The Water's Edge
  • United States
    Election 2024: The Third Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
    Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Americans are divided over the meaning of January 6. 
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay January 5, 2024 The Water's Edge
  • United States
    The President’s Inbox Recap: Far-Right Terrorism
    Far-right extremist violence threatens American democracy.
    Blog Post by Michelle Kurilla January 4, 2024 The Water's Edge
  • 2023 in Review
    Ten World Figures Who Died in 2023
    Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 29, 2023 The Water's Edge
  • United States
    Remembering Ten Americans Who Died in 2023
    As 2023 comes to a close, here are ten Americans we lost this year who made a mark in foreign policy. 
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay December 28, 2023 The Water's Edge
  • Ukraine
    The President’s Inbox Recap: The Future of the War in Ukraine
    Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive failed to produce the big breakthrough that Kyiv and its supporters hoped for.
    Blog Post by Michelle Kurilla December 27, 2023 The Water's Edge