Ideas
What Elizabeth Warren’s Speech Says About The Left’s Foreign-Policy Debate
The senator from Massachusetts will deliver a speech on Thursday that demonstrates her differences with other progressives—particularly with respect to China.
Threats
Trump’s Stance on Human Rights Faces Another Test
The Trump administration has been slamming Beijing for its Uighur internment camps. But some worry that criticism will go quiet after the G20.
Threats
Ukraine: Intercepted Communications Suggest Kremlin Directed Azov Sea Crisis
An audiotape released by Kyiv appears to back up their version of events. One former U.S. military commander says there’s no doubt.
Ideas
Allies Grieve the Loss of the US They Believed In
An international conference takes on a funereal feel as allies realize they can no longer rely on the United States.
Ideas
Mike Pence and The Return of Faith-Based Foreign Policy
In Asia, Trump's vice president delivered a Christian message all on his own.
Policy
America’s Place in the World Was on the Ballot. It Lost.
Barely a word was heard about America’s fading claims to global leadership, or its wars and operations around the globe.
Policy
What the Midterms Mean for National Security
House Democrats are poised to boost oversight of the Pentagon — and its commander-in-chief.
Ideas
US Diplomatic Vacancies Are Straining Alliances
Almost half the top jobs in the State Department are empty. In 18 countries, the White House has yet to designate a U.S. ambassador. That includes Australia, a close ally to America that is beginning to look to China instead.
Policy
Here’s How Iran Will Try to Evade US Sanctions
U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic’s oil industry have gone into effect. Tehran is already turning to some old tricks.
Ideas
Trump Needs Help Picking Between His Contradictory Foreign-Policy Desires
Unfortunately, not even a 21st-century version of Eisenhower’s Solarium planning exercise is likely to help.
Ideas
In a Post-Khashoggi World, Impunity Will Reign
The ugly geopolitics in the wake of the Saudi journalist’s death point to a new era of impunity.
Ideas
Time to Rethink the Price of Partnering With Dictators
Dissidents need to know the U.S. stands with them, also.
Threats
How Realistic Fake Video Threatens Democracies
Governments must use technology, education, and public policy to meet this new, dangerous form of disinformation.
Policy
Khashoggi Situation Won’t Stop Saudi Arms Sales, But Could Slow Them
When it comes to blocking U.S. arms sales to foreign countries, Congress has a mixed track record.
Ideas
The War in Afghanistan is Bad Politics and Bad Foreign Policy
President Trump should keep his campaign promise to bring American forces home.
Ideas
Trump's 'Maximum-Pressure' Strategy for North Korea and Iran Will Fail
The combined might of punishing sanctions, diplomatic isolation, or even the threat of war won’t compel surrender from North Korea and Iran.
Ideas
The World According to Trump
At the end of a contentious visit to the United Nations, the American president delivered a globe-spanning seminar on his worldview.
Policy
A Solitary and Defiant Message to the UN In Trump’s Second Speech
“We reject the ideology of globalism. And we embrace the doctrine of patriotism,” Trump told world leaders.
Ideas
America Needs a Non-Unipolar Foreign Policy
Trump’s election should remind Congress and policymakers that the U.S. cannot do it all.
Policy