Foreign Policy

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and 14 others are freed from Russian detention in historic multicountry deal.

Will a convict enlistment drive solve shortfalls on the frontline?

The assassination of the Hamas political leader points to public dissatisfaction with the regime in Tehran.

The militant group is experienced, well-armed, and prepared.

Ismail Haniyeh’s death could stall ongoing cease-fire efforts and raises the risk of an all-out Israel-Iran war.

The foreign ministers’ meeting in Tokyo sends a signal that all is well with the grouping after a year of competing obligations.

The political scientist, anthropologist, and anarchist loved the global margins.

Former Pentagon policymaker Elbridge Colby makes the case for a more transactional, common-sense approach to the world.

Alexander Tah-ray Yui takes on the stewardship of the Taiwan-U.S. relationship at a crucial time.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveils a new “North Star” for digital diplomacy.

As Russia and China back President Nicolás Maduro, Western powers urge the leader to step aside.

Beijing has established itself as a top medal contender, but its athletics no longer signal openness to the rest of the world.

The former president is pitching a new grift.

As Kais Saied’s government tries to capitalize on demand for a critical mineral, the country’s environment and Gafsa Valley residents are suffering.

Historically, lame-duck presidents have experienced mixed success.

The region’s worst typhoon this season leaves mass flooding, shipwrecks, and a potentially devastating oil spill in its wake.

The geopolitics of Formula 1, daring women journalists of the Vietnam War, and other page-turners for the beach.

The Israeli leader defended the war in Gaza, but his visit was overshadowed by U.S. politics.

Roughly half of House and Senate Democrats boycotted the speech as protesters in Washington denounced the Israeli leader’s visit.

Violent demonstrations have shattered Sheikh Hasina’s aura of invincibility.