The Biden administration came into office promising to reinstate the Iran nuclear deal. Almost two years later, momentum has dissipated, and the deal has all but been derailed. Meanwhile Ira...Show more
Will the U.N. Tax Convention Empower Africa?
Global tax reforms resisted by richer nations could reduce reliance on tax havens and bring much-needed revenue to African governments.
Reporters’ Notebook: Winter and the War
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues into 2023, the weather will have an important impact. How are policymakers in Brussels, Moscow, and Washington factoring the cold weather into their calculations? Is Ukraine fatigue on the rise in the U.S. and Europe? Tune in to watch FP’s Amelia Lester in conversation with the magazine’s reporters as they provide insights on where the war in Ukraine will head next. Send in your questions to join the discussion.
How to Compete With China in the South Pacific
The case for a global forecasting unit led by the United States and Australia.
The Ukrainian Village That Sacrificed Itself for Kherson
One small town in Ukraine held off a Russian attack and helped liberate a key regional capital.
Turkey Is NATO’s Pivot Point Over Ukraine
Erdogan is trying to strike a balance of being pro-Ukraine but not anti-Russia.
China’s Police Are Catching Up to Protesters
An initially soft approach was probably due to confusion, not policy.
Japan’s Weaker Yen Is Here to Stay—for Better or Worse
The country’s government and central bank have adamantly opposed too much intervention in the yen despite the economic consequences.
Will Russia Kill the OSCE?
Moscow is derailing peacekeeping missions and disrupting the budget process, threatening an organization that is vital to European security.
Pakistani Taliban Go to War While People March for Peace
Twenty years of double-dealing with insurgents has consequences.
Europe’s Top Climate Negotiator on the Road After COP27
Europe’s top climate negotiator, Frans Timmermans, says the pledges made at COP27 were not aggressive enough. Where does this leave the fight against climate change? How will Brussels continue negotiations with Washington, Beijing, and other global capitals? Join FP’s Ravi Agrawal for a conversation with the man responsible for Europe’s Green Deal.
The Perpetually Irrational Ukraine Debate
The war continues to be discussed in ways that are self-serving—and self-defeating.
Don’t Release Foreign Reserves to the Taliban
Unfreezing billions of dollars while huge revenues flow to Kabul risks legitimizing an extremist regime.
Will China’s Protests Survive?
A nationwide movement of this scale has no post-1989 precedent.
China’s Massive Protests Are the End of a Once-Trusted Governance Model
Local tools of party power have been overwhelmed by zero-COVID.
Ukraine Battles On in the Dark
Russia’s terror campaign against Ukraine’s power plants is cutting off the lights—and energizing resistance.
A U.S.-Iranian Standoff at the World Cup—and Beyond
Off the playing field, Iran’s protests and ongoing uranium enrichment have heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Xi’s Obsession With Control Produced China’s Protests
This challenge to the Chinese Communist Party and the state has been building for some time.
Russian Exiles Struggle to Form a United Opposition to Putin
Historically, Russian emigrants have been reluctant to form exile communities and have tried to assimilate.
5 Pieces of Art That Reflect on Foreign Policy
Artists interpret global affairs and sociopolitical trends in our archive.
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