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Biden administration has complained Hungarian leader views bilateral ties through partisan lens
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Latin American and African nations have been sharply critical of Jewish state
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Admirers of the Russian leader may soon lead the world’s three largest democracies
American power remains crucial for international stability
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Chinese and Russian leaders discuss Taiwan and Ukraine in conversation that underscores determination to counter US
Dislike of the US and its allies is often muddled and vexatious
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put the Nordic country on the geopolitical map
US allies, especially in Europe, need to begin rethinking security arrangements
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Everyone at Davos thinks so — they are half right
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