Russia-Ukraine Crisis
How Moscow, Washington, Kyiv, and Brussels are preparing for the possibility of war.
Britain, Canada Flex Hard-Power Muscles in Showdown With Russia
Other NATO allies deploy fighter jets and naval forces to shore up its eastern flank.
America’s War for Global Order Is a Marathon
Washington’s latest crises with Russia and China are part of a new—and long-term—competition.
Talks in France Resume in Bid to Ease Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Lower-level engagement could lead to more serious negotiations.
Mali’s Military Doubles Down as Junta Ousts Burkina Faso’s President
West Africa is rocked by yet another coup as the military seizes power in Ouagadougou.
Shadow Government
A front-row seat to the Republicans’ debate over foreign policy, including their critique of the Biden administration.
In Focus: Will Russia Attack Ukraine?
How Russia Decides When to Invade
Past attacks suggest Moscow probably won’t move on Ukraine.
What’s Behind Russia’s Latest Demands
Moscow has long chafed at Ukraine’s relationship with the West, so why the sudden urgency?
What Ukraine Can Learn From Finland
In December 1939, a small country with a small military held off the Soviet Red Army.
The West Must Deter Russia or Accept Defeat
Putin hasn’t set his sights on just Ukraine. Further destabilization of Georgia is next on his agenda.
10 Ideas to Fix Democracy
Foreign Policy asked leading thinkers for their best (and sometimes uncomfortable) advice.
Why the U.S. Military Isn’t Ready for Civil War
A significant portion of Americans seek the destruction of political authority. What if they succeed?
Long Reads
A Russia-Ukraine War Could Ripple Across Africa and Asia
Beware of food price spikes and revolutions if Ukrainian grain deliveries are disrupted.
A New Chapter for Iran and Russia
Will Raisi succeed where previous Iranian regimes have failed?
The United States’ Nuclear Security Infrastructure Is Dangerously Old
Modernizing vital technologies will help ensure a reliable deterrent.
India Seeks to Escape an Asian Future Led by China
A flurry of trade talks herald an economic realignment toward the West.
Words That Explain the World
The Good, the Bad, and the Bimyou
Neither yes nor no, this idea can take you far in Japanese politics.
Macron’s Vulgarity Is a Big Deal
What the French president’s choice of swear word reveals about his style of governance.
Age and the Agbayas
One word perfectly captures the clash between Nigeria’s leaders and its booming young population.
America Doesn’t Need Heroes
Why Germany’s concept of Zivilcourage is one for the Biden era.
visual stories
50 Photos That Defined Foreign Policy in 2021
The desperate crossed rivers seeking asylum. The hopeful stood in lines waiting for vaccines. And countries from Afghanistan to the United States experienced unrest that changed the course of history.
Afghan Refugees Get Cold Welcome in Pakistan
The Taliban takeover has pushed many Afghans over the border and into another kind of limbo.
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