Rachel Oswald


Rachel Oswald is a staff writer at Foreign Policy covering the U.S. Congress, Trump administration, and more. Prior to joining FP, she spent 11 years covering foreign policy for CQ Roll Call and five years covering nuclear threats and international security at National Journal. She has reported from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and she is a graduate of George Washington University.

Articles by Rachel Oswald
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff face each other smiling and shake hands in the foreground while a man stands in the background, gripping the back of a chair in a large formal room.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff face each other smiling and shake hands in the foreground while a man stands in the background, gripping the back of a chair in a large formal room.
Yermak and Rubio stand side by side in front of U.S. and Ukrainian flags. Yermak is looking downward, while Rubio gestures with his right arm in what appears to be a slight shrugging motion.
Yermak and Rubio stand side by side in front of U.S. and Ukrainian flags. Yermak is looking downward, while Rubio gestures with his right arm in what appears to be a slight shrugging motion.
President Donald Trump speaks with a smiling Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the two men stand in front of a ceremonial military honor guard and other dignitaries in front of the White House.
President Donald Trump speaks with a smiling Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the two men stand in front of a ceremonial military honor guard and other dignitaries in front of the White House.
Rep. Brian Mast turns his head to listen as Rep. Gregory Meeks speaks during a Capitol Hill hearing.
Rep. Brian Mast turns his head to listen as Rep. Gregory Meeks speaks during a Capitol Hill hearing.
Two visibly emotional women who have just been laid-off from their jobs move to embrace each other in front of a crowd of their former co-workers outside of the U.S. State Department.
Two visibly emotional women who have just been laid-off from their jobs move to embrace each other in front of a crowd of their former co-workers outside of the U.S. State Department.
A seated Sen. Adam Schiff gestures with his hands as he speaks in the Senate daily press gallery.
A seated Sen. Adam Schiff gestures with his hands as he speaks in the Senate daily press gallery.
On a sunny day outside, a line of residents in a town in Jamaica hit by Hurricane Melissa works together to unload a delivery of food supplies.
On a sunny day outside, a line of residents in a town in Jamaica hit by Hurricane Melissa works together to unload a delivery of food supplies.
U.S. troops in camouflage uniforms are seen from behind as they walk along a path in front of the U.S. Capitol. The sun rises in the background, glinting on the building's white dome with a bright burst of light.
U.S. troops in camouflage uniforms are seen from behind as they walk along a path in front of the U.S. Capitol. The sun rises in the background, glinting on the building's white dome with a bright burst of light.
People hold signs in support of USAID workers while standing outside the agency building.
People hold signs in support of USAID workers while standing outside the agency building.