Michael Hirsh is a columnist for Foreign Policy. He is the author of two books: Capital Offense: How Washington’s Wise Men Turned America’s Future Over to Wall Street and At War With Ourselves: Why America Is Squandering Its Chance to Build a Better World.
Police officers wearing face masks hold out their arms to bar election challengers from entering a building. Detroit Department of Elections signs hang on the doors of the building.
An illustration shows the large face of Vladimir Putin. A red wedge cuts across one of his eyes. Inside the wedge is a walking Donald Trump giving the thumbs up sign.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris stand side-by-side onstage at the Democratic National Convention, waving and smiling at the crowd. Both are wearing suits, and Biden is grasping Harris's hand and raising it.
A photo collage illustration shows Kamala Harris in profile with her hand resting on her chin. She is framed by pages torn from the covers of two books on a blue color field, titled "An Open World" and "Losing the Long Game."
U.S. President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping, both wearing dark suits, are seen from behind as they walk through a large wooden doorway. Biden reaches out to pat a hand on Xi's back. Small trees flank the entrance.
