In this week’s editors’ discussion, WPR’s Judah Grunstein and Elliot Waldman talk about whether recent actions by President Donald Trump signal a shift in his approach toward foreign policy. Judah and Elliot also discuss the recent China-Japan summit meeting and the slate of nominees for top jobs in the EU.

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The Flaws in Trump’s Strategic Approach to U.S. National Security

Abe’s Rare China Visit and Japan’s Bifurcated Foreign Policy in the Trump Era

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How Trump Is ‘Destroying Protections’ for Victims of Human Trafficking

Turkey’s Opposition, Buoyed by Its Win in Istanbul, Faces a Long Road Ahead

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