Macron, Duda, and Scholz stand side by side behind microphones.
Macron, Duda, and Scholz stand side by side behind microphones.

Putin’s Ukraine War Dominates Talks at Munich Security Conference

But long-range weapons aren’t a cure-all for Ukraine.

Harris and Söder walk on a red carpet near plane steps, surrounded by people in uniform.
Harris and Söder walk on a red carpet near plane steps, surrounded by people in uniform.

A Year Later, Ukraine Still Dominates Munich

In European security circles, all roads lead to Munich.

A crowd of people on their phones.
A crowd of people on their phones.

Starlink Cuts Off Ukrainian Drones

Ukraine’s love-hate relationship with SpaceX’s Elon Musk continues.

A man in military clothing stands in a street.
A man in military clothing stands in a street.

New Military Offensives Put al-Shabab Terrorist Group on the Back Foot

Can Somalia finally defeat al-Shabab?

Erdogan is seen walking in front of a blue screen of the NATO flag.
Erdogan is seen walking in front of a blue screen of the NATO flag.

Turkey’s Still Got Beef With NATO Aspirants

With Sweden’s bid stalled, Finland may decide to go at it alone.

A close-up of the U.S. State Department seal, with an eagle.
A close-up of the U.S. State Department seal, with an eagle.

The U.S. Lets Ambassador Posts Sit Empty for Years. China Doesn’t.

Crucial posts remain unfilled due to good old-fashioned Washington dysfunction.

Two men in military outfits stand side by side. One holds a laser pointer.
Two men in military outfits stand side by side. One holds a laser pointer.

Russia Replaces Its Ukraine War Chief—Again

Experts are asking: Why now?

A billboard with a member of the military is shown before an old tall building.
A billboard with a member of the military is shown before an old tall building.

Russia May Be Getting Ready to Mobilize in Ukraine (Again)

Has the Kremlin learned from the mistakes of its first mobilization?

Three soldiers in uniform stand on a dirt road and hold guns.
Three soldiers in uniform stand on a dirt road and hold guns.

The Top 5 Foreign-Policy Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2023

Your go-to guide for what stories to watch in the new year.

A close-up of Biden's face against a yellow background.
A close-up of Biden's face against a yellow background.

What a Decade 2022 Was

Biden’s got war in Europe, a brewing war in Asia, and a rebellion on the homefront. Happy holidays.

Biden and Blinken sit side-by-side in a fairly dark room.
Biden and Blinken sit side-by-side in a fairly dark room.

Biden Seeks to Catch Up With Beijing in Africa

If showing up is half the battle, China may still have the advantage.

Griner is shown looking to the side in a shirt that reads PHOENIX BASKETBALL.
Griner is shown looking to the side in a shirt that reads PHOENIX BASKETBALL.

Russia Releases WNBA Star in Prisoner Swap With U.S.

Brittney Griner was swapped for notorious Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout.

Two men are seen from the back as they man a turret.
Two men are seen from the back as they man a turret.

Turkey Threatens Another Syria Invasion

A NATO ally once again looks like a frenemy.

A plane flies above buildings and a hillside.
A plane flies above buildings and a hillside.

How It All Fell Apart in Afghanistan

The top U.S. watchdog for the conflict has a new theory.

The U.S. Capitol is shown in the dark, surrounded by fog.
The U.S. Capitol is shown in the dark, surrounded by fog.

Biden’s Foreign Policy Set for Midterm Shake-Up

House Republicans are already planning a batch of investigations.

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