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Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

Israel Agrees to U.S.-Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
But only if Hamas agrees to disband, which the militant group refuses to do.

Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

What U.S.-India Trade Talks Are Really About
The outcome of the talks could serve as a bellwether of the partnership's broader trajectory.

Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

For Netanyahu, Another Term as Israel's Leader?
He's hoping the Iran war will erase the stain of Oct. 7.

Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

The Gen Z Candidate Calling for a ‘Humane Foreign Policy'
In a crowded Illinois congressional race, 26-year-old Kat Abughazaleh is the only contender focusing on the wider world.

Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

I Was Hacked Because I Work on Russia
But the same clever new attack could be used against almost anyone.

Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

A Bull in the China Policy Shop
The "move fast and break things" approach of Trump's second term has undermined some of his administration's own China goals.

Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

The Dalai Lama Defies China to Announce His Reincarnation Plans
As Tibet's exiled leader turns 90, a radical spiritual approach might solve the succession problem.

Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

How BRICS Can Survive ‘America First'
Successes are still quite limited, but the grouping has the potential to shape a new international order.

Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

What Foreign Aid Cuts Mean for the World's Worst Displacement Crisis
Millions of Sudanese refugees risk falling deeper into hunger as funding dries up.

Foreign Policy
Jul 02, 2025

Why the U.S. Should Build Data Centers in Dubai and Riyadh
Turning away partners with a clear preference for American AI infrastructure creates a vacuum that China will fill.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

Senate Republicans Just Undermined Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda
Their version of the budget bill misses that every energy supply chain today is global.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

China's Rare-Earth Leverage Is Paying Off
A new deal with the United States highlights Beijing's tight grip on a crucial sector.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

Top Thai Court Suspends Prime Minister Pending Ethics Investigation
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is accused of violating the constitution in a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

No Winners in Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute
The Thai prime minister's coalition is hanging by a thread, while her Cambodian counterpart looks sidelined.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

Time and Beijing Are Working Against Myanmar's Resistance
As fighting drags on, sieges and Chinese pressure may allow Myanmar's military junta to consolidate its power.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

How Rare Earths Became China's Top Trade Weapon
Washington wasn't always so vulnerable to Beijing's chokehold.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

Why Zbig Still Matters
Biographer Edward Luce on the life and legacy of former national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

Why Southeast Asia Is Flocking to BRICS
The expanding bloc has become a hedge against future geopolitical shifts.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

Israel's War on Iran Backfired
Despite what it claims, Israel failed to achieve its goals in its latest war.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

The Middle East's End of Ideology
Across the region, transnational movements are giving way to a political model based on strong states.

Foreign Policy
Jul 01, 2025

Australia Can't Have Its Geopolitics Both Ways
Trump forces a reckoning with China on a key Indo-Pacific ally.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

Deadly Israeli Strikes on Gaza Threaten Cease-Fire Talks
Top Israeli officials are in Washington to push for a U.S.-backed truce deal.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

Introducing the Summer 2025 Print Issue
Essays on the historical presidency.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

The End of Modernity
A crisis is unfolding before our eyes—and also in our heads.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

Why Compare the Present to the Past?
Thinking via historical analogy has become the preferred way to confront our anxieties.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

How Trump Will Be Remembered
No other president has made his time in office so nakedly about himself and his legacy.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

An American Caesar
Comparing two leaders, two millennia apart.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

How a Nazi Jurist Captured Imaginations on the U.S. Left and Right
It's Carl Schmitt's world, and we're all just living in it.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

Is This an American Cultural Revolution?
Liberal critics charge Trump with creating a cult of personality not unlike Mao Zedong's.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

How Low Can the Dollar Go?
It took a decade for the U.S. economy to recover from Nixon. This time could be worse.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

Trump Is Accelerating the End of Dollar Dominance
It took a decade for the U.S. economy to recover from Nixon. This time could be worse.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

The Human Rights Presidency
Jimmy Carter made foreign policy feel moral again, but that era might be over.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

Ranking the Strongmen
In an era defined by vanity, the U.S. president outdoes all his populist peers.

Foreign Policy
Jun 30, 2025

Is Trump's Use of Executive Power Really So Different?
Presidents of both parties have relied on expansive authority to achieve their goals.

Foreign Policy
Jun 29, 2025

How China's Crackdown Has Reshaped Hong Kong
Inside life in the city five years after its national security law went into effect.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

Hypermasculinity Is Driving U.S. Foreign Policy
Trump's approach to Iran shows that America's crisis of manhood has hit the global stage.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

Rwanda, Congo Sign Historic Peace Deal
Decades of fighting have led to what the United Nations has called "one of the most protracted, complex, serious humanitarian crises on Earth."

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

Will the Rich Flee New York if Mamdani Becomes Mayor?
A progressive candidate's primary win is causing panic among the city's upper classes.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

Why Is ‘Squid Game' So Popular?
One of the most vicious, violent, and nihilistic works of entertainment ever made is also truly the work of an auteur.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

Harvard Should Prepare to Move Abroad
CEU's experience in Hungary shows that no amount of prestige or endowment can shield a university from determined state hostility.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

The Expedition That Launched a Century of Panda-Mania
A new book details how the United States helped create a truly political animal.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

The Forgotten Stories of the Chinese in America
‘Strangers in the Land' illuminates a dark, enduring period of U.S history.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

How to Sell a Clash of Civilizations
The incoherence of Samuel Huntington's famous thesis is also its power.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

Don't Let a Fake Victory Forestall Real Peace
Trump's misplaced faith in the efficacy of the Iran attacks will bring more war.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

Iran Is on Course for a Bomb After U.S. Strikes Fail to Destroy Facilities
Satellite imagery confirms that Iranian capabilities are bruised, not annihilated.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

The Fate of the World's Forgotten Wars
A new book raises questions about Russia's bygone fight in Chechnya—and the future legacy of conflicts today.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

U.N. Hosts Dress Rehearsal for COP30
The November climate summit in Brazil will be Lula's biggest diplomatic test yet.

Foreign Policy
Jun 27, 2025

Don't Let Iran Become Another Iraq
Nuclear uncertainty is bad for regional stability.

Foreign Policy
Jun 26, 2025

Khamenei Vows to ‘Never Surrender' to the U.S. in Defiant Speech
The Iranian leader downplayed Washington's weekend assault and warned against further military action.

Foreign Policy
Jun 26, 2025

Is This Trump's ‘Mission Accomplished' Moment?
The White House is scrambling to control the narrative on how effective the U.S. strikes against Iran were.

Foreign Policy
Jun 26, 2025

Ukraine's Arms Industry Is the Wild West
Battle experience may give Ukrainian manufacturers the edge.

Foreign Policy
Jun 26, 2025

The War for Trump's Ego
The attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States were really about less than they seem.

Foreign Policy
Jun 26, 2025

Trump's Iran Deal Withdrawal Comes Back to Haunt Him
Experts say the 2015 nuclear deal constrained Tehran's nuclear ambitions better than the recent U.S. strikes.

Foreign Policy
Jun 26, 2025

Did Trump Just Lift Sanctions on Iranian Oil?
Ignoring Tehran's oil shipments has been informal policy for years. What if Washington made it official?

Foreign Policy
Jun 26, 2025

Would Beijing Welcome Escalation in the Middle East?
China has plenty to lose from instability.

Foreign Policy
Jun 26, 2025

Iran Is Islamism's Last Lifeline in the Middle East
Without support from a weakened Tehran, the region's extremist movements would wither.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

Terrorism Means Something Different Now
The firewall between violent nonstate actors and conventional warfare has become highly permeable.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

NATO Approves Landmark Defense Spending Increase
But Spain remains a rare holdout, angering U.S. President Donald Trump, who has painted the policy as a personal win.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

Pakistan Finds Itself in Awkward Diplomatic Position
Dizzying developments in Iran after the Pakistani army chief met with Trump could have political costs back home.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

Why Russia Is Sitting Out This Round of the Israel-Iran Conflict
As Putin's dependence on Iran decreases, he seeks to maintain ties with Tehran's regional rivals.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

Stockholm Syndrome in The Hague
NATO professes its love for Trump while held hostage by his demands.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

At 80, the U.N. Is Down But Not Out
Despite its many failings, the 80-year-old institution still has a vital role.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

Trump Is Just Trying to Save Face
It is becoming harder than ever to imagine that Iran will abandon nuclear ambitions.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

Why the IMF's Loan to Argentina Is a Scandal
The Trump-Milei political alliance indicates the need for the International Monetary Fund's reform.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

NATO Is Avoiding a Difficult Conversation
Leaders lack public approval to make good on their promises on defense spending.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

Europe Is Irrelevant to the New Middle East
As wars rage from Gaza to Iran, European diplomats are struggling to get heard.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

South Africa Faces a Diplomatic Tightrope on Iran
Pretoria's balancing act may only become more challenging if a cease-fire fails to hold.

Foreign Policy
Jun 25, 2025

What Happened to the War Powers Act?
A 1973 bipartisan coalition promised to restore constitutional balance, but Trump's recent actions show things didn't work out as planned.

Foreign Policy
Jun 24, 2025

A Distracted Washington Is a Win for Beijing
China is happy to step back from the Middle East so that it can challenge the United States where it counts.

Foreign Policy
Jun 24, 2025

Fragile Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Holds Despite Shaky Start
After an initial tit-for-tat exchange that enraged U.S. President Donald Trump, the two sides have refrained from further strikes.

Foreign Policy
Jun 24, 2025

Trump Arrives in The Hague to an Anxious Europe
As the NATO summit kicks off, both sides are downplaying concerns about Trump's commitment to the alliance.

Foreign Policy
Jun 24, 2025

Global Shipping Is Staying Calm About the Strait of Hormuz
Amid chaos and missile fire, ships are still sailing as normal.

Foreign Policy
Jun 24, 2025

Rivals Unite in Myanmar's Southeast
Neighboring rebel groups seek to avoid the junta's divide-and-conquer trap and head off future tensions.

Foreign Policy
Jun 24, 2025

How the U.S. Locked Itself Into a Regime Change War
Trump's insistence on zero enrichment was a poison pill in talks with Iran.

Foreign Policy
Jun 24, 2025

Trump Enraged as Iran-Israel Cease-Fire Wobbles
Israel accused Iran of violating the truce hours after agreeing to it.

Foreign Policy
Jun 24, 2025

Trump's Illiberal Interventionism
The president swore off building nations, not destroying them.

Foreign Policy
Jun 24, 2025

Israel Can Still Lose the Peace
History shows that Israel's successful wars don't always produce stability.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

IR Scholars Worry About U.S. Conflict With Iran
A poll of experts finds that they generally believe military action will harm U.S. national security.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Strikes on Iran Show the Force, and Limits, of Airpower
Technical dominance can't compel regime change.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Iran Retaliates Against U.S. With Strikes on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
The attack was reportedly telegraphed in advance, suggesting that Tehran seeks to limit U.S. blowback.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Trump's Iran Strikes Intensify War Powers Debate
The Trump administration did not give Congress advance warning of the attack, prompting outcry from Democrats and some Republicans.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Don't Count on China Bailing Out Iran
Beijing cares more about the Gulf states than Tehran's future.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

NATO Gears Up for Another Trump Show
Between strikes on Iran and a push for more European defense spending, the U.S. president's actions will dominate once again.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Iran Launches Reprisal Attack on U.S. Base in Qatar
Tehran fired at least six missiles toward Qatar, which is home to the United States' Al Udeid Air Base.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

How to Fix the Cracks in the Nuclear Dam
The crisis in the Middle East shows why the world must repair Trump's damage to the nonproliferation landscape.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Is NATO Dead?
Nine thinkers on the future of NATO.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

How Russia Might Attack
Nine thinkers on the future of NATO.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Don't Talk About Russia
Nine thinkers on the future of NATO.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Front-Line States Prepare to Fight Alone
Nine thinkers on the future of NATO.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Europe Is Still Defenseless Without America
Nine thinkers on the future of NATO.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Europe's Promises Are Not Enough
Nine thinkers on the future of NATO.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Moscow Is Already Testing NATO
Nine thinkers on the future of NATO.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

The German Question
Nine thinkers on the future of NATO.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Post-NATO Europe Should Turn to Asia
Nine thinkers on the future of NATO.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Trump Makes Devastating Strike on U.S. Diplomatic Credibility
The attack on Iran makes it harder to get any adversaries to the table.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

Don't Call the War on Iran Preemptive
Why the official justifications for the war don't have legal merit.

Foreign Policy
Jun 23, 2025

A Rare Presidential Power Could Enable Trump's Authoritarianism
To rein in executive authority, Congress needs to reform the Insurrection Act.

Foreign Policy
Jun 22, 2025

Why Trump Changed His Mind on Iran
For months, he seemed to prefer a nuclear deal over military action—until he didn't.

Foreign Policy
Jun 22, 2025

Why a Wider War With Iran Is Unlikely
The regime is too weak to escalate or dash to a bomb.

Foreign Policy
Jun 22, 2025

World Leaders Urge Restraint Following U.S. Strikes on Iran
Global reactions remain mixed, with many Western and regional powers calling for a return to diplomacy while stopping short of condemning U.S. military involvement.

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