Foreign Policy

The Daily Star’s demise is the story of Lebanon, reduced from promising country to failed state.

Peng Shuai’s disappearance has mobilized the international community—and puts China’s Olympic dreams under even more scrutiny.

This week in FP’s international news quiz: Latin American elections, U.S.-African diplomacy, and a new COVID-19 pill.

Kleptocrats, criminals, and con artists have all parked their illicit gains in the state.

Moscow’s military buildup is raising eyebrows in Washington as Belarus ups the ante in its standoff with the EU.

President Alberto Fernández was an early champion of the jab. Now he’s paying the political price.

With other strategies worn out, opponents of President Nicolás Maduro are hoping to build power at the polls.

Talk of a virtual summit comes as U.S. officials are increasingly alarmed by Russia’s military buildup near its border with Ukraine.

The COP26 deforestation commitment is disingenuous—and could harm the Congo Basin.

Deeper U.S. engagement comes as the wisdom of strategic ambiguity is increasingly questioned.

The United States can play a key role in civilian nuclear aid.

Republicans are holding up top State Department picks.

A year ago, the state shot to death scores of citizens. No one has been held accountable.

Talk of secession is on the rise among Americans—and already weakening the country.

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin meets with his Ukrainian counterpart on Thursday as Washington keeps its attention on Russia.

The project of a stronger, more united continent is on life support. It’s time for a new vision.

Not for the first time, the U.S. president misspoke about the island at the center of U.S.-China tensions.

The White House still lacks a coherent China strategy.

Relaxing restrictions on the Punjab border could lead to a bigger shift as both sides recalibrate relations.

Kyiv and the West can work together to strengthen security.