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Derivative Instruments - Effect of Investment Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Cross-currency interest rate swaps (excluded component) | $ 21,836 | $ 6,260 |
Derivative, Excluded Component, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Interest Expense. | Interest Expense. | Interest Expense.
Interest Rate Swap | Net Investment Hedging |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Cross-currency interest rate swaps (included components) | $ 22,703 | $ 116,550 |
Cross-currency interest rate swaps (excluded component) | 25,428 | (7,929) |
Total | $ 48,131 | $ 108,621 |

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