Foreign Policy

How 30 years of U.S. policy ended in disaster.

The retired U.S. general and former CIA director on lessons from the war on terrorism and why military action is necessary—but not sufficient.

As violence flares, Washington has shown it has influence, while Brussels’s policies have shown weakness.

The war in Gaza could soon spread to a country that can’t afford it in any way.

Concerns about a refugee crisis, financial strains, permanent displacement, and possible militancy in Sinai worry leaders in Cairo.

Hamas blames Israel, but the Israeli military says it was a failed rocket launched by Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Kyiv scores hits with long-awaited ATACMS system.

Beijing’s “pro-Palestinian neutrality” could help in mediating the conflict.

As Beijing struggles with a downturn, some experts make a brighter case.

Conflict in the Middle East comes as a long-awaited distraction from Ukraine.

Switching out Nairobi’s foreign minister will grant President William Ruto greater power over international affairs.

Brussels’s continued balking over new members only plays into Russian hands.

U.S. and Iranian navies lock horns in key trade route.

Washington has emboldened violence from partners such as India and Saudi Arabia.

Resuming trade with India is a chance to escape spiraling crises.

Rich-world advocates are pushing outlandish green scenarios that will keep Africans poor.

And that isn’t bad news for the United States.

Drones made the president’s son-in-law a household name. His techno-nationalism and popular appeal could make him the country’s next leader.

Washington sanctioned 25 Chinese individuals and entities for trafficking fentanyl-laced drugs.

Why it matters, and how worried we should be about it.