Foreign Policy

Ukraine is making gains on Russian soil. But is Kyiv losing troops it can’t replace?

The United States’ biggest adversaries are far from a unified threat.

Paris’s endorsement of a Moroccan plan that enshrines Moroccan sovereignty is angering Algiers.

Kyiv’s offensive marks the largest foreign incursion into Russia since World War II.

A newspaper has blamed guandan for corruption—but it really underscores the informal politics that keep the Chinese Communist Party running.

Tracing the missteps in American diplomacy.

Israelis believed their country’s survival was no longer in question. Not anymore.

John Sullivan, Washington’s former ambassador to Moscow, on how power works in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

They have big guns, fighter jets, and are hard to kill—with Iran’s weapons, at least.

The top court’s historic declaration is a major boon to the Palestinian solidarity movement.

But experts warn that the historic exchange does not necessarily signal a breakthrough in U.S.-Russian relations.

The vice president’s meetings with German and Slovenian leaders helped move the deal along, U.S. officials say.

Amid a disputed vote, Maduro is intensifying his crackdown on dissent. He’s losing key supporters in the process.

A tense showdown risks spiraling out of control.

The release of Americans and others detained in Russia underscores the power of diplomacy—and the importance of allies.

An assassination in Tehran could restore deterrence—or escalate into a deadly regional war.

Increased Iranian and Hezbollah presence in Syria poses new challenges for all players—including Israel and the U.S.

Uneasy alliances are being tested by Israeli strikes.

Russia and Iran aim to sow discord in the 2024 presidential race, officials warn.

Washington has switched from economic offense to defense.