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China or the U.S.? Two Meetings Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power.

As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, offering a split-screen view of a changing world.

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Modi Is Hedging Against Trump, One Deal at a Time

In a year of globe-trotting, the Indian prime minister has secured deals around the world as the United States becomes less dependable.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at the Group of 7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, in June. In the past year, Mr. Modi has paid official visits to at least 20 countries.
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