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Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss)	$ 8,346	$ (113,456)	$ 65,428	$ 19,917
Embedded derivatives | Revenues
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss)	650	(2,741)	5,145	4,710
Economic hedge of embedded derivatives | Revenues
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss)	(279)	2,301	(4,492)	(5,601)
Foreign currency forward contracts | Other income (expense)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss)	$ 7,975	$ (113,016)	$ 64,775	$ 20,808

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