Foreign Policy

Delving into the past to make sense of current affairs.

Yes, fiscal and monetary policy seemed stuck for too long in expansionary mode. But the era also saw the rebalancing of the world economy.

Russia’s invasion might inadvertently reveal much about Beijing’s future plans.

It’s where we actually are in history.

To avoid disaster, the United States must relearn crucial Cold War lessons.

Why a growing number of countries want to avoid getting stuck in a great-power tussle—again.

It has been only two years since the start of another world crisis thought to mark a new era.

The world is starting to forget the realities of nuclear weapons.

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Public pressure for fuel price relief could echo across the region.

An activist Supreme Court wants to limit agency authority. But how far does it set back U.S. climate goals?

The alliance’s leaders push for more muscular deterrence after summit in Madrid.

Global anti-abortion activists have waved off criticism by pointing to their support for LGBTQ rights. But U.S. conservatives may be too extreme for that tactic.

Prodded by Washington, Seoul and Tokyo are taking steps to overcome deep historical tensions.

Marcos has pledged a warmer relationship with the United States, but at home, his policies may not stray too far from his predecessor.

The dirty secret of the Russian military is that long-conquered subjects are the Kremlin’s cannon fodder.

Washington loosens its sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela ahead of a critical summit.

Decades of Western support for dictators have caused a crisis of democracy.

As the U.S. president heads east, North Korea may be plotting to conduct a nuclear or missile test.

The decision recalls New Delhi’s COVID-19 vaccine export ban last year, with some key differences.