Foreign Policy

The terror group behind the Kabul attacks has close ties to the Haqqani network.

Facing security risks and shaky legitimacy, the group will struggle to govern and consolidate power.

Two blasts hamper evacuation effort.

After the deadly Kabul attack, the CIA pins its hopes on an unconventional counterterrorism strategy.

Why the tech giant is on the wrong side of history yet again.

Jakarta is Asia’s greatest geopolitical prize. But its foreign-policy reflexes are long outdated.

U.S. officials had repeatedly warned of threats from the Islamic State’s branch in Afghanistan this week.

Online propaganda doesn’t help solve China’s nuclear dilemmas

The new Israeli prime minister will attempt a softer tone than his predecessor as he visits Biden’s White House.

Administration remains focused on evacuation efforts for now.

Beijing’s emphasis on sharing the wealth seems to cloak another attack on the rich—party leadership excluded.

Baku is attempting to assert sovereignty through force and ethnic cleansing while denying Armenians the right to self-determination.

As the massive wave driven by the delta variant spreads to outlying regions, official data may not reflect the scale of the tragedy.

Washington needs to give a visible sign of Indo-Pacific commitment.

The European Union’s next candidates for accession have realized the process is leading nowhere—and are acting accordingly.

Stumbling rivals mean Olaf Scholz is likely to take the reins from German Chancellor Angela Merkel after the September election.

Among Arab countries, the race is on to repair ties with the Assad regime.

With jihadist groups on the rise, African leaders from Nigeria to Mozambique are worried about maintaining stability.

The United States has to put global health first unless it wants a new disaster.

Lacking a serious vision for the region, the administration is aiming low.