Foreign Policy

The greatest tragedy about Russia’s potential invasion is how easily it could have been avoided.

What the U.S. president’s first year teaches us about him—and the world.

Former NATO Secretary-General George Robertson, who had a cordial relationship with the Russian leader, recalls an era when Moscow wanted closer ties with the West.

After prior talks with Moscow resulted in deadlock, Washington is attempting to chart a diplomatic path forward.

Commemorations of the civil rights icon often overlook his transnational conception of racial justice.

The Pakistani citizen, a U.S. federal prisoner, has attracted support from extremists around the world.

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan sat down with FP to talk about Russia, China, relations with Europe, and year one of the Biden presidency.

Washington is trying to run three Asia policies at once—and each is missing substance.

A rare attack on the Emirati capital comes after the Iran-backed group suffered a strategic defeat earlier this month.

The Boxer Rebellion still shapes Beijing’s attitude toward the United States.

It’s time to talk about managing the world’s likely overshoot beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius.

What the French president’s choice of swear word reveals about his style of governance.

An often-disparaged technology is a lifesaver, not a luxury.

Can Valérie Pécresse reunite the right and defeat French President Emmanuel Macron?

The slow fall of the nation-state’s monopoly on violence will shape future conflicts.

The 21st century doesn’t belong to China, the United States, or Silicon Valley. It belongs to the internet.

When tackling big, global problems, expect pushback—but keep going.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner’s cause is about more than just press freedom.

Brussels likes to ostracize the Polish government, but Warsaw has just done the entire continent a favor.

Beijing’s overreaction to the virtual summit is telling.