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Foreign Policy
Feb 04, 2026

Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Threaten Trilateral Peace Talks
Kyiv accuses Moscow of using a temporary halt in strikes to stockpile weapons.

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Feb 04, 2026

How the U.S. and India Finally Reached a Deal
The new U.S. ambassador in New Delhi may have played an instrumental role in this week's trade agreement.

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Feb 04, 2026

What Will the U.S. Critical Minerals Summit Mean for Africa?
How African nations fit into the Trump administration's plans to combat China.

Foreign Policy
Feb 04, 2026

The American Teen Caught in Israel's Prison System
Mohammed Ibrahim is one of hundreds of Palestinian children who report physical abuse in Israeli detention.

Foreign Policy
Feb 04, 2026

Iran's Despair Is U.S. Policy
Western sanctions helped kill Iranians' earlier hopes of their country's transformation from within.

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Feb 04, 2026

The Philippines Brokers South China Sea Talks
Why the ASEAN chair is pushing for a code of conduct with China.

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Feb 04, 2026

NATO's Leader Is Totally Lost
What does Mark Rutte think he's doing?

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Feb 04, 2026

A Sphere for Me but Not for Thee
Trump does not want spheres of influence. He wants it all.

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Feb 04, 2026

NATO Is Thinking About Defense Spending Wrong
Prioritizing GDP-based targets doesn't necessarily strengthen military capabilities, as Italy shows.

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Feb 04, 2026

The End of U.S. Military Aid to Israel?
Once sacrosanct, the enormous aid package is now in doubt.

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Feb 04, 2026

Showering Trump With Flattery Is a Risky Political Strategy
Latin American conservatives love to lavish praise upon the U.S. president. But doing so could undermine the region's long-term interests.

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Feb 04, 2026

Europe Is Finally Treating Its PTSD
After decades of trauma and denial, the continent is confronting the reality of war.

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Feb 04, 2026

Russia Has Turned Sports Into a Weapon
The Olympic ban is a necessary counter to Moscow's abuse.

Foreign Policy
Feb 03, 2026

Trump vs. Petro: A Thaw in Relations or Return to Diplomatic War?
U.S. ambitions in Latin America cast a shadow over the White House summit.

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Feb 03, 2026

Trump Hosts Petro at the White House to Discuss Drug Trafficking
U.S. ambitions in Latin America cast a shadow over the White House summit.

Foreign Policy
Feb 03, 2026

A Brief History of Confucianism
How an ancient philosophy became a potent force in modern-day China.

Foreign Policy
Feb 03, 2026

How Malaysia Unlocked Trump
A shared worldview, some personal rapport, and not being a U.S. ally makes all the difference.

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Feb 03, 2026

The United States Is Once Again Canada's Biggest Threat
Donald Trump has restored his country's traditionally tense relationship with its northern neighbor.

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Feb 03, 2026

Middle Powers Don't Have to Work Together to Get Ahead
Countries with a critical niche may be best primed to endure great-power competition.

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Feb 03, 2026

In Minneapolis and Elsewhere, Do Street Protests Make a Difference?
Three factors shape when protests restrain democratic erosion—and when they don't.

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Feb 03, 2026

The U.S. Is Ceding Its Africa Trade Advantage
Renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act would protect U.S. jobs and economic power.

Foreign Policy
Feb 02, 2026

Trump, Modi Reach Long-Awaited U.S.-India Trade Deal
New Delhi has vowed to stop purchasing Russian oil in exchange for reduced U.S. tariffs.

Foreign Policy
Feb 02, 2026

What We Know About the India-U.S. Trade Deal
Trump announced the deal in a social media post on Monday.

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Feb 02, 2026

Why Trade Deals With Russia Won't Bring Peace
"Here we are once again, thinking that business can transform political relationships," said one formerly Moscow-based risk analyst.

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Feb 02, 2026

The Trans-Atlantic Energy Relationship Is Stronger Than Ever
And here's how to make U.S.-European energy ties even more resilient.

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Feb 02, 2026

The Transatlantic Energy Relationship Is Stronger Than Ever
And here's how to make U.S.-European energy ties even more resilient.

Foreign Policy
Feb 02, 2026

The Compromise Olympics
How Milan Cortina became the Winter Games nobody wanted to fight about.

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Feb 02, 2026

Why South America's Right Won't Align With Trump on China
Even the most MAGA of the region's leaders can't abandon their motor of economic development.

Foreign Policy
Feb 02, 2026

Why Israel Courts the Far Right in Europe
The parties include some with a history of antisemitism.

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Feb 02, 2026

What It Took for George H.W. Bush to Invoke the Insurrection Act
The president's decision to send troops to Los Angeles received broad national, bipartisan support.

Foreign Policy
Jan 30, 2026

China Is Building a Better, More Modern Military
Xi's purges are part of a generational reshuffling of generals.

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Jan 30, 2026

Moscow Agrees to Halt Kyiv Attacks Until Feb. 1 at Trump's Request
But Russian forces continue to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure amid sub-zero temperatures.

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Jan 30, 2026

Welcome to the ‘Mad Max' World Order
How a runaway uranium convoy encapsulates the collapse of global rules.

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Jan 30, 2026

The Day Russia's War Collided With History
By lasting longer than World War II, the invasion of Ukraine has shattered the Kremlin's most sacred myth.

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Jan 30, 2026

How the U.S. Forgot It Was an Arctic Nation
The story of how Washington neglected the Arctic—until Trump 2.0.

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Jan 30, 2026

Don't Normalize the Nordic Nuke
As Nordic countries rethink their security, seeking nuclear weapons would bring more problems than solutions.

Foreign Policy
Jan 30, 2026

Trump Taps Kevin Warsh to Head Federal Reserve
Trump's pick did not rattle markets, but the Fed's future and independence remains uncertain.

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Jan 30, 2026

The Coming Copper Boom
Surging demand—and prices—for the mineral stand to benefit exporters in Latin America.

Foreign Policy
Jan 30, 2026

How Realistic Is Carney's Call to Action?
U.S. allies are uniquely vulnerable to coercion by the United States.

Foreign Policy
Jan 29, 2026

What Is—and Isn't—in Trump's New National Defense Strategy
The Pentagon quietly released the major policy document.

Foreign Policy
Jan 29, 2026

U.S. Weighs Military Action Against Iran
The European Union is also increasing the pressure on Tehran with new sanctions and a terrorism designation.

Foreign Policy
Jan 29, 2026

What's Next for the U.S. Military in Latin America?
"All the evidence points to a permanent U.S. military presence," one expert said.

Foreign Policy
Jan 29, 2026

Could Shifting Borders Be a Good Thing?
A redrawing of maps in Yemen, Somalia, and elsewhere might serve U.S. interests.

Foreign Policy
Jan 29, 2026

Trump's National Defense Strategy Tries to Imagine Climate Change Away
Sycophancy and ideology have replaced realistic assessments of dangers.

Foreign Policy
Jan 29, 2026

Europe's New Special Relationship Needs Therapy
Germany and Poland can be the continent's future—but can't manage their politics today.

Foreign Policy
Jan 29, 2026

Discord in the Gulf
A brief history of how Saudi and Emirati grand strategies diverged.

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Jan 29, 2026

Trump's Middle East Policy is Teetering on Overextension
Current trendlines point to more U.S. military engagement in the region, not less.

Foreign Policy
Jan 28, 2026

Rubio Faces Tough Questions From Democrats on Venezuela
Senators attacked the Trump administration's justification for Maduro's capture.

Foreign Policy
Jan 28, 2026

U.S. ICE Actions Spark International Concern
Foreign countries appear worried that the United States' immigration crackdown could have spillover effects.

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Jan 28, 2026

How to Counter a Decentralized Islamic State
A franchising model has led to "inspired" rather than "directed" attacks.

Foreign Policy
Jan 28, 2026

The Other India-EU Deal
The trade pact may be getting all the attention, but the pair also inked a landmark defense agreement.

Foreign Policy
Jan 28, 2026

Trump's Multibillion-Dollar Aid Deals Face Growing Pushback
African governments are increasingly putting the brakes on Washington-led health plans.

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Jan 28, 2026

Trump Is Getting His Weaker Dollar After All
That may not be a good thing.

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Jan 28, 2026

The Fall of Rojava
After defeat, Kurdish aspirations for autonomy remain.

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Jan 28, 2026

No, the International Community Isn't Dead Yet
The "rules-based international order" may prove stronger than Trump—or anyone else—realizes.

Foreign Policy
Jan 28, 2026

Washington's Silence in Asia Is a Gift to Beijing
The Trump administration has done little as China threatens U.S. allies.

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Jan 28, 2026

Look Northward, Pakistan
A major border feud with Afghanistan should force Islamabad to reevaluate its latent ties with Central Asia.

Foreign Policy
Jan 28, 2026

Iran Escalates Protest Crackdown but Says Open to U.S. Talks
"We are not looking for war, but we are prepared for war," Iran's foreign minister warned.

Foreign Policy
Jan 28, 2026

Europe's Rearmament Paradox
The European countries most able to fill Washington's military role are those that most want to stay at its side.

Foreign Policy
Jan 27, 2026

New Military Purge Rocks the CCP
The targeting of two top generals bodes poorly for China's military readiness.

Foreign Policy
Jan 27, 2026

India, EU Clinch Long-Delayed Trade Deal Amid Trump's Tariff War
The agreement highlights a wider global trend to diversify markets away from the United States.

Foreign Policy
Jan 27, 2026

More Pressure Needed to Secure Congo's Peace
Despite White House-brokered accords, the war in eastern Congo is getting worse

Foreign Policy
Jan 27, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace Will Help Strong Countries Dominate Weak Ones
In Gaza, it will legitimize Israeli land grabs and ethnic cleansing.

Foreign Policy
Jan 27, 2026

How Trump Should Think About the Arctic
Acquiring Greenland has been a costly distraction from longer-term challenges posed by Russia and China.

Foreign Policy
Jan 27, 2026

Red Sea Rivalries Risk Unraveling the Horn of Africa
If Sudan's civil war spreads to Ethiopia, it will be a humanitarian and strategic disaster.

Foreign Policy
Jan 27, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace Cracks the BRICS Wall
The myth of a global south resisting U.S. hegemony melted away in Davos.

Foreign Policy
Jan 27, 2026

The Middle East Has Two New Rival Teams
The competition between Abrahamic and Islamic coalitions is reshaping the region.

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Jan 27, 2026

Vietnam's To Lam Stakes His Ascent on Rapid Growth
He has boosted the private sector and fired tens of thousands of civil servants.

Foreign Policy
Jan 26, 2026

Minneapolis ICE Shooting Tests Limits of Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Protests, legal challenges, and bipartisan backlash are converging on the administration's tactics.

Foreign Policy
Jan 26, 2026

Trump's Venezuela Coup and Cuba Threats Are Old U.S. Habits
Interfering in Latin American affairs is Washington's bread and butter.

Foreign Policy
Jan 26, 2026

Minneapolis Déjà Vu
In its response to protests, the U.S. evokes repressive regimes around the world.

Foreign Policy
Jan 26, 2026

As Generals Fall, Xi Jinping's Anti-Corruption Campaign Is Eating Itself
With childhood friends and top leaders in the firing line, the system is frozen with fear.

Foreign Policy
Jan 26, 2026

Ukraine's Answer Might Be Kosovo
A peace plan from the Balkans could solve the hardest negotiations with Russia.

Foreign Policy
Jan 26, 2026

What Kent State Taught the Country About State Violence
Renee Good and Alex Pretti's killings in Minneapolis have brought back memories of government escalation.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

Can Europe Resist American Coercion?
Options range from targeted tariffs to selling off U.S. debt—but they're risky.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

Territory Still a Deal-Breaker in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Trilateral discussions among Russia, Ukraine, and the United States show little sign of compromise from Moscow.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

The Soviet Lessons for Trump's Greenland Gambit
A 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia offers a key to understanding how Trump's adventurism plays out.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

The Israel-Iran Detente Won't Last
The next round could be bigger and uglier than last year's 12-day war.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Jan. 17: Trump threatens Europe, the World Economic Forum begins, and China's demographic slide continues.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

Britain's New Spy Chief Has a New Mission
Blaise Metreweli is revamping the legendary MI6 for an era of conflict in Europe.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

The Great Chinese Vibe Shift
A country once obsessed with success is taking things slower.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

The Collapse That Created Today's Russia
From the ashes of communism emerged a corrupt, nihilistic, and warmongering elite.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

What's Buried by Baghdad's Construction Boom
The politics of rebuilding in a city of memories.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

A Poet Finds New Life in America's Borderlands
Saretta Morgan's poems speak the language of the Southwest's deserts.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

The Balance-of-Power Theory Strikes Again
Nobody should be surprised at how the world is reacting to Donald Trump's threats.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

Why Latin America Has Been Demure in Davos
U.S. aggression is nothing new for the region.

Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2026

Why Trump Should Accept Putin's New START Offer
Extending the nuclear treaty is not about trust—it's about pragmatism.

Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2026

The Look of Empire
Donald Trump's dangerous fixation with imperial aesthetics.

Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2026

Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace' in Davos
With nearly 25 countries already signed on, critics fear that the new body could challenge the United Nations' authority.

Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2026

Carney Come Lately
The Canadian leader's Davos speech is a masterclass in realism—and an overdue admission of hypocrisy.

Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2026

The Board of Discord
Trump's "Board of Peace" is neither an alternative to the U.N. nor a harmless vanity project but a threat to international cooperation.

Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2026

TACOs in Greenland?
The U.S. president followed up a concerning speech with a confusing announcement.

Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2026

Europe Is the U.S. Establishment's Last Hope
Trump's Greenland spectacle has liberal-minded Americans rooting for the other guy.

Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2026

Trump's Greenland Obsession Is Madness. Can't We Just Say That?
The commentariat persists in misrepresenting the U.S. president and his actions.

Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2026

How Israel Is Navigating International Boycotts
Economy Minister Nir Barkat: "We'll do better business in places that want us."

Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2026

Trump's Golden Dome Is No Silver Bullet
Nearly one year on, one of the biggest U.S. defense proposals remains little more than a concept.

Foreign Policy
Jan 21, 2026

Why Iran's Regime Didn't Collapse
The Islamic Republic was built to withstand sustained unrest.

Foreign Policy
Jan 21, 2026

Trump Talks Greenland at Davos, Announces ‘Framework' Deal
The U.S. president said he and the NATO secretary-general "formed the framework of a future deal" but provided few details.

Foreign Policy
Jan 21, 2026

Europe Is Prepared to Create Its Own Army
As the United States blusters and threatens, European leaders are making tough choices.

Foreign Policy
Jan 21, 2026

New U.S. Tariffs Imperil Indian-Backed Port in Iran
An infrastructure project between Afghanistan, Iran, and India gets caught in Trump's crosshairs—again.

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