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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
U.S. Officials: Foreign Election Interference Could Get Worse After Nov. 5
A new onslaught from abroad is expected as the votes are counted and certified.
Markets Are Underpricing the Possibility of a U.S.-China Economic War
A Trump victory could cause relations to rapidly spiral downward.
What Would Elon Musk’s Tesla Gain—and Lose—From a Trump Presidency?
Higher tariffs and fewer federal incentives could slow market growth for the electric-vehicle manufacturer.
Another ‘Stop the Steal’ Could Weaken America Abroad
Losing the election won’t stop Donald Trump from undercutting U.S. foreign policy.
So, Is Trump Really a Fascist?
Yes, but the more important question is whether that even matters to the electorate.
The Enduring Mystery of Trump’s Relationship With Russia
After years of government investigations, we still don’t know if the former president is actually in Putin’s pocket.
The 50-Year-Old Book That Explains Everything About U.S. Politics—Including This Election
Robert Caro’s “The Power Broker” poses the fundamental question: Who can voters trust to hold power?
How America’s Fourth-Largest County Is Preparing for Election Interference
Maricopa County in Arizona has been a lightning rod for election deniers since 2020. Officials there say they’re prepared this time around.
A Contested U.S. Election Would Mean Global Instability
The rest of the world isn’t ready for months of chaos in Washington.
Trump’s Backers Fling Open America’s Door to Money Launderers
The No. 1 country to stash illicit funds will become even more welcoming to criminals.
Can Chinese Americans Help Turn Georgia Blue Again?
Concerns about Beijing’s influence loom large in a state where Asian American voters mobilized in 2020.
U.S. Adversaries Could Stoke Post-Election Unrest, Intel Report Warns
Iran and Russia may seek to foment violence after the vote, according to a newly declassified analysis.
Stop Calling Trump an ‘Isolationist’
His foreign policy is more aptly described as pro-dictator.
Biden’s Most Special Relationship Was With Germany
Last week’s state visit to Berlin might be the last feel-good transatlantic moment for a while.
When Did Democrats Lose the Working Class?
Kamala Harris is the latest in a string of leaders struggling to win over the New Deal coalition.
Harris Needs Polish American Votes to Win
Democrats are trying to revive Reagan’s Cold War rhetoric to target Trump in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania—but they need to do more.