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Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

Syrian Rebels Capture Aleppo, Threatening Assad's Rule
The surprise attack on Assad's government forces has reignited Syria's yearslong civil war.

Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

A Weak Assad Benefits Turkey—and Is a Headache for Trump
After years of relative quiet, renewed fighting in Syria could be the new U.S. administration's first major foreign-policy challenge.

Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

The Fall of Aleppo Poses a Significant Threat to Syria's Leader
Allies Iran and Russia are busy with their own wars, leaving Assad vulnerable.

Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

What Hunter's Pardon Says About Biden and Trump
Using a historically controversial power, the U.S. president is sending a message to the nation.

Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

What the Fall of Aleppo Means for Russia
A lightning advance by rebels will force Moscow to recalibrate its Syria strategy.

Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

Georgia's Maidan Moment
U.S. and European leaders must do more, and fast, to support the president and people.

Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

President Biden's Last Stand
There is precedent for a lame-duck president to assert authority in bold fashion.

Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

China and North Korea Just Threw U.S. War Plans out the Window
The intervention of Asian powers in Europe nullifies decades of U.S. strategic planning.

Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

China and North Korea Throw U.S. War Plans out the Window
The intervention of Asian powers in Europe nullifies decades of U.S. strategic planning.

Foreign Policy
Dec 02, 2024

The Real Reason for Saudi Arabia's Pivot to Iran
Mohammed bin Salman's changed tone on Tehran isn't as confusing as it seems.

Foreign Policy
Dec 01, 2024

A Recipe for Diplomacy
Our best reads on international food and cuisine, just in time for the holidays.

Foreign Policy
Nov 29, 2024

The Great Pokémon Go Spy Panic
How a global hit sparked digital paranoia inside U.S. intelligence.

Foreign Policy
Nov 29, 2024

Bread, Circuses, and Sex
"Gladiator II" follows an ancient Hollywood formula for depicting Rome.

Foreign Policy
Nov 29, 2024

Ukraine's Most Famous Video Game Gets a Wartime Installment
"S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl" captures the surreal horror of an alternate battlefield.

Foreign Policy
Nov 29, 2024

How the Cold War Forged India's Intelligence Setup
A new book depicts a period of spy history—and U.S.-India cooperation—that bears some resemblance to our own.

Foreign Policy
Nov 29, 2024

Ukraine's Missing Medical Mobilization
Kyiv's reluctance to fully mobilize means that frontline medical units are perpetually short on staff.

Foreign Policy
Nov 28, 2024

On Climate, Paying Now Is Cheaper than Paying Later
COP29's new goal poses a challenge to wealthy countries and international financial institutions.

Foreign Policy
Nov 28, 2024

Xi Jinping Doesn't Have an Answer for China's Demographic Crisis
A call for a "high-quality population" ignores the country's real problems.

Foreign Policy
Nov 28, 2024

10 Reasons to Be Thankful in 2024
There are a few things in the world to be grateful for this year, despite everything.

Foreign Policy
Nov 28, 2024

FP's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Global goodies for foodies, jet-setters, and nerds.

Foreign Policy
Nov 27, 2024

What Adani's Indictment Means for India's Clean Energy Sector
The billionaire's fast-growing Adani Green company will take an investment hit.

Foreign Policy
Nov 27, 2024

Day 1 of the Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire in Lebanon
Diplomatic negotiations now shift to the war in Gaza, where Hamas announced that it is ready for a "serious deal."

Foreign Policy
Nov 27, 2024

Trump's Real Goal for His Second Term? Chaos.
There are eerie parallels between today's Republican Party and the start of China's Cultural Revolution.

Foreign Policy
Nov 27, 2024

The Limits of a Trump-Putin Deal on Ukraine
Russian interest in peace is no given, and Europe may not be on board.

Foreign Policy
Nov 27, 2024

The Perils and Pitfalls of a Trump-Putin Deal on Ukraine
Russian interest in peace is no given, and Europe may not be on board.

Foreign Policy
Nov 27, 2024

The Pitfalls for Europe of a Trump-Putin Deal on Ukraine
Russian interest in peace is no given, and Europe may not be on board.

Foreign Policy
Nov 27, 2024

Uganda Kidnaps Opposition Leader in Kenya
Washington helped bolster Ruto's reputation, but scandals have cratered his popularity at home.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

Trump's Trade Wars Are Already Starting
Tariff threats against Mexico, Canada, and China are a preview of what's to come.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

Israel Approves Cease-Fire Deal With Hezbollah
Israeli and Hezbollah forces have 60 days to withdraw from southern Lebanon to create a buffer zone.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

What Trump's Tariffs Will Mean for China
As the U.S. president-elect issues new threats, Beijing is already bracing for a shift.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

Biden Didn't Really Try to End the War in Gaza
U.S.-led diplomatic talks were essentially a performance, doomed from the outset.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

5 Questions About the Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah
Limited strikes could continue even after the truce.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

Five Questions About the Emerging Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah
Limited strikes could continue even after a truce.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

Is Militancy Surging in Indian-Administered Kashmir?
An uptick in terrorist incidents as a new government settles in raises questions about discontent in the region.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

‘Gladiator II' Is an Empty Prayer at the Altar of the Franchise
My compliments to the special effects team. Everyone else, see me after class.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

Can Devlet Bahceli Be Turkey's F.W. de Klerk?
Ankara's ultranationalist kingmaker has made surprising overtures to PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan—but without U.S. pressure, the imprisoned militant might not become a Kurdish Mandela.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

U.S. Election Polls Can't Tell Us Much About Race
Treating Black and Latino voters as monolithic groups obscures more than it clarifies.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

Ireland's Defense Ambitions Are Behind the Times
Old plans and ideas aren't going to cut it in the new European reality.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

The Price of a Bad Peace
The West is tired. Putin is not.

Foreign Policy
Nov 26, 2024

The Off-Ramp Runs Through Riyadh
Neither Saudi Arabia nor the new U.S. president wants a broader regional conflict.

Foreign Policy
Nov 25, 2024

What the COP29 Climate Finance Deal Means for the World
The agreement triples climate finance, but developing countries say it's far from enough.

Foreign Policy
Nov 25, 2024

Israel, Hezbollah Prepare to Approve a Cease-Fire Deal
But continued cross-border attacks could threaten the fragile negotiations.

Foreign Policy
Nov 25, 2024

What Trump's Mass Deportations Would Mean for the U.S. Economy
The economic costs of such a campaign may be bigger than the president-elect has bargained for.

Foreign Policy
Nov 25, 2024

Trump Will Be a Philippine Military Ally But a Climate Enemy
Manila is worried about Chinese maritime aggression and rising seas.

Foreign Policy
Nov 25, 2024

Washington Is Getting Economic Security Wrong
Competition with China is based on false premises.

Foreign Policy
Nov 25, 2024

Trump's Victory Has Opened the Disinformation Floodgates
Here's how to stem the tide.

Foreign Policy
Nov 25, 2024

How Hezbollah Diversified Its Funding
The so-called "crime-terror nexus" is alive and well, and only multilateral cooperation can break it.

Foreign Policy
Nov 25, 2024

Putin Is Throwing Human Waves at Ukraine but Can't Do It Forever
The Russian meat grinder strategy is terribly effective, terribly wasteful, and boundlessly cruel.

Foreign Policy
Nov 25, 2024

Putin Is Throwing Human Waves at Ukraine, But Can't Do It Forever
The Russian meat grinder strategy is terribly effective, terribly wasteful, and boundlessly cruel.

Foreign Policy
Nov 23, 2024

Why the Gulf States Might Feature Prominently in Trump's Foreign Policy
One likely goal: expanding the Abraham Accords.

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

The World Reacts to Netanyahu's ICC Arrest Warrant
Hungary is the first ICC member state to openly flout the decision, with Prime Minister Viktor Orban inviting the Israeli leader to visit.

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Nov. 16: Gabon approves a new draft constitution, New Zealanders protest a divisive bill, and Brazil eyes criminal charges for a former president.

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

Why Trump's Tariffs Matter
Conservative economist Oren Cass explains why tariffs are important in an FP Live clip.

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

The Enduring Resonance of the Kamikaze Pilot
Japanese tourists flock to sites remembering the young men who crashed into Allied warships.

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

The Only Way to Achieve Lasting Peace in Ukraine
History shows that security arrangements alone will not be enough.

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

How Britain Poisoned Its Own Soldiers
A new documentary exposes a grim nuclear history.

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

Alan Moore Wants You to Invent Your Own God
An acclaimed English author offers his take on creativity and magic.

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

The Case for Trump's Tariffs
Conservative economist Oren Cass explains how the president-elect has created an "enormous amount of space for new thinking."

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

Brazil Puts a Global South Spin on the G-20
The summit in Rio made progress on addressing economic inequality, but Trump's shadow loomed over the proceedings.

Foreign Policy
Nov 22, 2024

Trump's Executive Picks Are Radical, but Not Unprecedented
The tradition of appointing cabinet leaders who hate their jobs dates back to Ronald Reagan.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General
Bondi replaces former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew his name from consideration.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

Biden's Complicated Ukraine Legacy
A vital but halting supply of military aid has opened up the U.S. president to criticism from all sides.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Top Israeli, Hamas Officials
Although the practical implications will likely remain limited, the ruling could hinder cease-fire negotiations.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

Russia's Missiles Threaten a Nuclear Meltdown in Ukraine
The Ukrainian power grid is under severe attack—with potentially catastrophic consequences.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

Matt Gaetz Withdraws Candidacy for Attorney General
The Florida congressman was among the most controversial of the Trump administration's cabinet picks.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

Trump Is His Own Secretary of State
The next U.S. president's foreign-policy appointees ultimately won't matter much.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

New Missiles Won't Change Ukraine's Broken War Math
The incoming Trump administration needs to learn from Biden's mistakes.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

It's Time for Ukraine to Make the Best Peace It Can
U.S. policymakers can help shape a deal that preserves national security.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

The U.S. Must Support Gaza Before Winter
Seasonal rains and flooding portend further humanitarian catastrophe.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

Why Emerging Powers Are Welcoming Trump's Victory
Traditional powers are worried about Trump 2.0, but much of the world has had the opposite reaction.

Foreign Policy
Nov 21, 2024

The Real Reason Israel Wants to Ban UNRWA
Israel's motivations may extend far beyond the current war in Gaza.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

Russia Outlines Conditions for Ukraine Cease-Fire Deal
The Kremlin refuses to part with Crimea and is adamant that Kyiv not join NATO.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

What Trump's Cabinet Picks Mean for South Asia
South Asia Brief on the next White House.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

Toxic Smog Threatens India and Pakistan
As air pollution chokes New Delhi and Lahore, officials in both countries are pointing fingers.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

Will Denmark Expose Chinese-Russian Sabotage in the Baltic?
The Danish Navy is circling a suspicious Chinese ship off its coast—but deterring ill-intentioned merchant vessels presents a geopolitical dilemma.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

To Protect the ICC, Its Chief Prosecutor Must Step Aside
Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to undermine the court's important work. An independent investigation is needed to uphold its moral authority.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

Trump May Not Understand How Dangerous the World Is Now
A new axis of autocrats has European diplomats worried.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

Trump 2.0 Could Give China a Headache in Southeast Asia
The region's diverse governments may get along better with the new administration.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

The Key to a Successful Trump Energy Agenda Is Electricity
Rather than drill, baby, drill, it should be build, baby, build.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

Jihadi Violence Looms Over Ghana's Election
Countering the spillover of Islamist militants from the Sahel will be a major challenge for the country's next leader.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

Why Have China and India Suddenly Come Together?
Detente at the border gives both countries one less thing to worry about.

Foreign Policy
Nov 20, 2024

The Russia-Ukraine War in 2030
Let's imagine a future much like the past—with Moscow and Kyiv irreconcilable but agreeing to manage their war.

Foreign Policy
Nov 19, 2024

Putin Lowers Russia's Nuclear Threshold in Warning to West
The threat comes as Ukraine begins using U.S.-supplied ATACMS to strike Russia.

Foreign Policy
Nov 19, 2024

Baltic Cable Outages Raise Questions—and Tensions with Moscow
Russia's been up to so much in the Baltic that anything that goes boom is laid at Moscow's door.

Foreign Policy
Nov 19, 2024

Mass Attacks in China Spark Concern, Censorship
A recent spate of violence could fuel a cycle of outrage and repression.

Foreign Policy
Nov 19, 2024

Trump Taps Wall Street CEO Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
The billionaire businessman has been co-chair of Trump's transition effort.

Foreign Policy
Nov 19, 2024

The Great Deportation of 2025
If Trump does what he promises, he will reshape migration for generations to come.

Foreign Policy
Nov 19, 2024

Gender Wars Are an Early Warning Sign for Authoritarianism
Women's rights are at the forefront of security risks—and resistance.

Foreign Policy
Nov 19, 2024

How Countries and Companies Are Planning for Trump
Political scientist Ian Bremmer on the geopolitical risks confronting the world in 2025.

Foreign Policy
Nov 19, 2024

What an Even More Hawkish China Policy Could Look Like
A new report lays out recommendations on artificial intelligence, trade, and investment as Trump prepares to take office.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

Anglicanism Is in Its Worst Crisis Since Henry VIII
A child abuse scandal that spans two continents is the latest challenge for a divided faith.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

Biden Approves Ukraine Using ATACMS Inside Russia
The authorization marks a significant U.S. policy reversal for the war effort.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

Uruguay's Crime-Fighting Lessons for the World
Violent crime is on the rise in the Latin American country—but authoritarian politicians are not.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

Where Trump's Cabinet Stands on China
China hawks dominate, but Elon Musk could soften the administration's stance.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

The Economic Impact of Trump's Planned Tariffs and Deportations
The details are still murky, but the implications could be severe.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

Ukraine Is Now a Proxy War for Asian Powers
Judging by growing East Asian involvement, Putin's war has already gone global.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

Indians Are Seeking Work in War Zones
Unemployment is driving desperate workers to Ukraine and Israel.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

Five Bipartisan Actions to Protect America's Mineral Supply Chains
Congress needs to make sure critical resources are protected.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

5 Bipartisan Actions to Protect America's Mineral Supply Chains
Congress needs to make sure critical resources are protected.

Foreign Policy
Nov 18, 2024

Everything You Wanted to Know About Trump's Tariffs But Were Afraid to Ask
"Tariff man" can levy them all right. The real questions are how and why.

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