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Middle East & Africa
America boosts Israel’s missile shield. What did it get in return?
The THAAD battery could indicate Israeli restraint on Iran
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Why Larry Hogan’s long-odds bid for a Senate seat matters
He offers conservatives a pragmatic path beyond Trumpism
Culture
In the second world war, some diplomacy was done between the sheets
Pamela Churchill Harriman, daughter-in-law of the prime minister, ran an effective charm offensive
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Polarisation by education is remaking American politics
The battle for Pennsylvania is a test case for new coalitions of Democrats and Republicans
The Economist explains
How far do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump differ on policy?
A short guide to their plans for America—which are more similar than their opposing styles suggest
Checks and Balance
How much has Donald Trump changed both parties’ agendas?
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we analyse how the candidates have converged on policy
Graphic detail
Hurricane Milton exposes the dangers of Florida’s development boom
Subsidised flood insurance hinders more than it helps
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Hurricane Milton inundates Florida
Three factors laid the ground for its destructiveness
The Americas
American women go to Mexico for abortions
They are more readily available than in the past but no less controversial
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Shirley Chisholm is still winning
The first black woman to run for president taught a lesson in making political change
Leaders
The front line of the tech war is in Asia
The two superpowers are vying for influence. China will not necessarily win
Briefing
Who will control the next Congress?
The new president is much less likely than usual to see allies take charge on Capitol Hill
Finance & economics
How America learned to love tariffs
Protectionism hasn’t been this respectable for decades
Leaders
The Trumpification of American policy
No matter who wins in November, Donald Trump has redefined both parties’ agendas
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The next American president will be a China hawk
Donald Trump may seek to decouple America’s economy, while Kamala Harris favours more targeted pressure
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Will the next president follow Israel into war with Iran?
Kamala Harris is likely to maintain Joe Biden’s awkward policy, while Donald Trump’s belligerent words mask a record of caution