The New York Times International Edition in Print for Friday, Dec. 10, 2021

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   Ally, Member or Partner? NATO’s Long Dilemma Over Ukraine.

   NATO promised Ukraine full membership in 2008, but without explaining how or when. Putin sees that promise as an ongoing threat to Russia.

    By Steven Erlanger

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   As U.S. Hunts for Chinese Spies, University Scientists Warn of Backlash

   A chilling effect has taken hold on American campuses, contributing to an outflow of academic talent that may hurt the United States while benefiting Beijing.

    By Amy Qin

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      Paul Krugman

      Where Have All the Grown-ups Gone?

      

      Somehow, America stopped honoring responsibility.

       By Paul Krugman