The West’s Weapons Won’t Make Any Difference to Ukraine
U.S. military equipment wouldn’t realistically help Ukrainians—or intimidate Putin.
Is Biden’s Foreign Policy Grade A Material?
More than 30 experts grade the U.S. president’s first year of foreign policy.
Why Is Taiwan Bankrolling a U.S. Lobbyist for Guatemala?
Taipei’s checkbook diplomacy is poised for a showdown with Washington’s anti-corruption agenda.
Russian Missiles Could Dominate Ukraine’s Skies
The United States enjoyed decades of air dominance. Not anymore.
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.
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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?
Party Animals
New books assessing democracy suggest how to fix things—but it’s complicated.
The Good, the Bad, and the Bimyou
Neither yes nor no, this idea can take you far in Japanese politics.
Long Reads
When America Invaded China
The Boxer Rebellion still shapes Beijing’s attitude toward the United States.
Mario Draghi Doesn’t Have ‘Whatever It Takes’ Anymore
Whether as Italy’s prime minister or its president, he may not have the solution to Italy’s problems.
The Climate Conversation No One Wants
It’s time to talk about managing the world’s likely overshoot beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius.
France’s Iron Lady
Can Valérie Pécresse reunite the right and defeat French President Emmanuel Macron?
The World's Railways
China’s Continent-Spanning Trains Are Running Half-Empty
Beijing is funding dozens of new rail routes as part of its global ambitions — and losing money on every one. So what’s the long game?
The Midnight Train to Moscow
Riding the rails to Russia with the migrant workers of Central Asia.
A Train to Nowhere
Hovertrains were meant to revolutionize British transport. But they never arrived.
China and India Are Fighting Over Nepal’s Railways
The mountain state has just 18 miles of track. Beijing and New Delhi are keen to change that.
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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