On What Really Matters, Walter Russell Mead discusses the China-Japan spat, Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the White House, China’s lead in scientific paper and patent production, and the apparent rise of Orthodox Christianity among young conservative American men.
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A weapon is mounted on the Lehit ground robotic system, developed by specialists of the International Legion under the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, during a demonstration in Ukraine on December 9, 2025. (Getty Images)