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Why She Lost
Despite a platform focused on winning back the working class, Kamala Harris and her party had lost too many of them already.
What Trump’s Win Means for U.S. Foreign Policy
He is poised to bring back hallmarks of his first term, from a China trade war to hostility toward multilateralism.
Trump Wants to Make America Pay Again
There are so many questions about Trump’s tariff plans that not even Shakespeare could count the ways.
Postcards from the Wedge
The View from There
foreign-policy issues in the election
The Kamala Harris Doctrine
Everything we know about the Democratic nominee’s foreign-policy views.
Trump’s Foreign-Policy Influencers
Meet the 11 men whose worldviews are shaping the 2024 Republican ticket.
Foreign Policy’s forum for live journalism.
Postcards from the Wedge
Foreign-policy issues in battleground states
From the Magazine
Letters to the Next President
No matter who wins the White House, these nine thinkers from around the world would like a word.
The View from There
How the 2024 U.S. election affects the world
Latest Stories
Why Emerging Powers Are Welcoming Trump’s Victory
Traditional powers are worried about Trump 2.0, but much of the world has had the opposite reaction.
Trump 2.0 Could Give China a Headache in Southeast Asia
The region’s diverse governments may get along better with the new administration.
The Economic Impact of Trump’s Planned Tariffs and Deportations
The details are still murky, but the implications could be severe.
Why the Economy Can’t Explain Trump’s Win
The U.S. presidential election result has more to do with nostalgia than inflation.
MAGA-World Is Divided Over Trump’s Foreign-Policy Picks
Hawks Rubio and Waltz are being eyed with concern amid growing calls for U.S. military restraint.
Beijing Has Already Prepared for Trump’s Return
China is readying for known challenges and unknown risks.
Why Michigan’s Arab Americans Voted for Trump
Resentment of Biden-Harris administration’s pro-Israel policies drove a massive swing away from the Democrats in Dearborn and beyond.
Why Democrats Should Proceed to the Center With Caution
The party must reimagine its strategy but heed historical lessons about how.
Britain’s Labour Will Struggle With Trump in White House
Past criticisms are coming back to haunt U.K. leaders.
6 Charts That Explain the 2024 U.S. Election
From the perpetual campaign cycle to turnout, we examined how the Nov. 5 vote compared with those in other countries this year.
What the Founding Fathers Would Say About Trump’s Win
“I told you so.”
How Economies Around the World Will Respond to Trump 2.0
The incoming U.S. president will be more extreme and less restrained.
What Trump’s Win Will Mean for NATO, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran
Foreign policy might have mattered in the election after all—but mainly in Michigan.
Ukraine Now Faces a Nuclear Decision
Under a new Trump administration, Ukraine’s government can't avoid considering a nuclear weapon.
Trump Wants to Make America Pay Again
There are so many questions about Trump’s tariff plans that not even Shakespeare could count the ways.
Before Trump Returns, Congress Should Buy Weapons for Ukraine
An arms procurement fund would secure Ukraine’s ability to fight while helping American workers.