Q&A
List of Q&A articles
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi sits at a desk behind his nameplate during a select committee meeting at the House of Representatives. Krishnamoorthi is a middle-aged man with a serious expression, wearing a black suit and purple tie. Why Washington Wants Americans to Care About Taiwan
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on U.S. involvement in conflicts abroad: “We have to be equipped.”
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A picture taken during an organized tour by Yemen's Houthi rebels shows the deck of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship as it floats on the Red Sea beneath a hazy blue sky. Houthi fighters patrol the deck, and the Yemeni and Palestinian flags hang from the main mast. Why Egypt Has the Most to Lose From Houthi Strikes on Merchant Ships
The attacks harm global trade, but the regional impact might be worse.
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks during a session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 18. Kyriakos Mitsotakis on How to Counter ‘Davos Arrogance’
Greece’s prime minister makes the case that his country is uniquely situated to talk to the global south—and broker peace in the Middle East.
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The logo of Nippon Steel Corp. is seen at an office building at the company’s head office in Tokyo. Should Biden Block the Japanese Takeover Bid for U.S. Steel?
Critics cite national security, but political concerns might be the real issue.
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A Sudanese family sit on a cart after reaching Adre from the border of Sudan heading to the Adre camp, where around 200,000 people are currently taking refuge on September 19, 2023 in Adre, Chad. Why Is the World Seeing More Conflicts Than Usual?
Comfort Ero explains why leaders seem more inclined toward war than dialogue.
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The AlpenGold Hotel ahead of the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. The Davos Paradox
How can the rich and powerful fix the world if they’re the problem?
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Supporters cheer under a huge flag of Taiwan during an election campaign rally of Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih in New Taipei City. This Is a ‘5-Alarm Fire Right Now’
FP learns why a war that isn’t on yet might matter more than one that’s been raging for years, in a chat with Elbridge Colby.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump, waring a suit and blue tie, salutes a crowd. The back of a person is seen holding up a phone to take a photo in the foreground. What if Trump Wins and Other Vexing Questions for the Year Ahead
How upcoming elections in key countries could change geopolitics.
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Then-Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participates in the final presidential debate against U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 22, 2020. Stephen Walt on What to Expect From 2024
FP Live’s annual series looking ahead to the next 12 months.
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell prepares to deliver remarks to the Fed's Division of Research and Statistics Centennial Conference in Washington. Were You Team Transitory—or Team Doom?
Postgame analysis of 2023’s great inflation debate.
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A soldier fighting for Ukraine stands in front of a destroyed monastery in Dolyna, Ukraine. FP Live Looks Back at 2023
Stephen Walt explains why countries are accusing America of hypocrisy.
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A 1941 illustration shows Santa Claus holding his naughty and nice list. Does Santa Own the North Pole and Other Holiday Questions
A primer on the economics of Christmas.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses delegates at the Bundestag about a budget crisis, in Berlin. How a Court Ruling Triggered a German Budget Crisis
The government is scrambling to close a 17 billion euro gap.
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A lone wind turbine spins in front of exhaust plumes billowing into a hazy gray sky from five cooling towers at a coal-fired power station in Germany. What Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels Really Means
The COP deal was a breakthrough, but subsidy policy will be key in achieving its goals.
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The United Nations climate change conference, which takes place from Nov. 20 until Dec. 12 in Dubai, on Nov. 30. How the Fight Against Climate Change Is All About Money
Rajiv Shah on the progress—and hurdles—toward unlocking large amounts of cash for clean energy.
