Foreign Policy

Pakistani cricketers arrive in India for the first time in seven years—but they almost didn’t make it.

The attacks hinder Russian warfighting, but Ukrainian leaders probably seek a more strategic impact.

Riyadh wants big concessions from Washington in exchange for normalizing ties with Israel. Biden should ask for big concessions in return.

The security of clean energy is easier to manage than the security of oil.

The challenges of holding a vote in wartime are both small and big—and often unexpected.

Claims about the territory’s spiritual status have been revealed to be fiction.

As coups spread across the region, insecurity is growing—and international military involvement could make it worse.

The 12-month mandate will aim to combat gang violence by providing additional security and stopping global arms sales.

A German politician’s ties to a Chinese influence network are part of a pattern across Central and Eastern Europe.

One department now oversees everything from religion to winter sports to influence operations.

The Biden administration has been laying the groundwork for a big meeting with Xi Jinping.

If U.S. military aid falls short, more Ukrainians will die, officials in Kyiv say.

The inauspicious return of the Cold War strategy of “Pactomania.”

The visit aimed to counter fracturing Western support for Ukraine.

The Inflation Reduction Act is Washington’s boldest climate policy ever—but still woefully insufficient.

Austin touts U.S. as best alternative to Russia and China during visit.

The border deal aims to end weeks of protests by Palestinians.

Geopolitical provocateurs can cause serious diplomatic headaches.

World leaders are betting big on clean hydrogen. How much of it is hype?

Legislation authorizing the 2003 war is still on the books—and alarmingly open-ended.