Foreign Policy

Small but defiant demonstrations have emerged in Kabul and other cities, even as thousands of Afghans have sought to flee.

As the Kabul situation worsens, the White House stares into the abyss.

There’s good news on international terrorism—and bad news on plenty else.

From Kabul to Kolkata, South Asian heirs of partition can draw inspiration from their history to chart a sustainable future.

Along one part of the Turkish border, hundreds of new Afghan migrants show up every day.

The parallels are easy to list.

Why the special immigration system is broken.

With the withdrawal completed, Washington’s strategic shift can commence.

Democratic principles were largely irrelevant to the EU’s founding—but are at the center of the project today.

AfCFTA was supposed to usher in a new era of continental trade and economic growth—but Beijing’s not letting that happen.

Legislation passed in the wake of the Vietnam War could provide a blueprint for today’s policymakers.

The Biden administration should maximize diplomacy and prioritize support for front-line organizations.

Haiti’s health system could barely deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. An earthquake and tropical storm have made matters much worse.

The chaotic U.S. withdrawal has already led thousands of Afghans to flee.

Allowing the International Criminal Court to prosecute a former leader for war crimes could be a pivotal moment in the transition to democracy.

Russia signals an openness to working with the Taliban.

Kabul’s swift collapse leaves New Delhi with significant security concerns.

The fall of Afghanistan reveals hard truths about U.S. talk of human rights.

The Taliban pledge an orderly transition, but many residents are bracing for retribution.

Even if Washington can’t provide a guarantee that future administrations will maintain the deal, there are other ways to bridge the gap.