Why Vladimir Putin’s Family Is Learning Mandarin

The Washington Roundtable: Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos discuss why global events—such as the death of Iran’s president, a recent meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, and the worsening situation for Ukraine—should not be overlooked in favor of domestic issues during the 2024 campaign.

This week’s reading:

• “There Is Literally Nothing Trump Can Say That Will Stop Republicans from Voting for Him,” by Susan B. Glasser
• “What Raisi’s Death Means for the Future of Iran,” by Robin Wright
• “Is the Biden Campaign Running on False Hope?,” by Isaac Chotiner
• “Lara Trump’s R.N.C. Sets Its Sights on—California?,” by Antonia Hitchens
• “The Biden Administration’s Have-It-Both-Ways Report on Gaza,” by Isaac Chotiner

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