Foreign Policy

Four strategies that other countries can use to deal with a suddenly unpredictable superpower.

The country’s strongman plans to step down, but the United States must tread carefully.

Catch up on everything you need to know about Trump’s Space Force, the impact of powerful new White House sanctions on Russia, Turkey and Iran, an interview with U.S. Central Command chief Gen. Joseph Votel, and more.

On our podcast: Journalist Jason Rezaian recalls life in Iran under sanctions.

Kushner hopes cuts will pressure Palestinians to accept a U.S. peace plan.

Netanyahu has antagonized Israel’s most loyal Arab allies and opened a new front in the country’s culture wars.

Can a series of far-flung, high-level conferences bring peace to the Middle East by applying lessons from 17th-century Europe?

But creating a new service branch is seen as a slap in the face to the Air Force.

The former president was excommunicated from Iran’s political elite—but he’s using grassroots economic populism to revive his career.

Islam helps inspire Southeast Asian journalists to fight for press freedoms.

By giving in on aid, Washington just lost its leverage in Cairo.

Republicans smothered the Iran-Contra affair. The same might happen with Trump and Russia.

The clash between Washington and Beijing is hurting the fight against fake goods.

Looming Iran oil sanctions pose challenges for U.S. energy policy.

Trump’s attorney is among the activists trying to strip Palestinians of their status.

Zanu-PF has proven time and again that it will resort to violence to stay in power. The MDC Alliance must pursue a coalition deal with President Mnangagwa, or more lives will be lost.

The robot revolution hasn't started yet.

Michelle Bachelet has just been tapped as the U.N.’s high commissioner for human rights—but her predecessor’s experience should make her wary.

The country's pioneering surveillance and response system is entirely Chinese-built and funded.

With elections approaching in October, Russia has ramped up its support for Bosnia's Serb separatists.