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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
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Biden Embarks on Farewell Tour to Germany
The U.S. president's final visit to Europe will focus on his legacy—and what comes next.
Kamala Harris Is Not a Realist. I’m Voting for Her Anyway.
The only realist choice in this year’s election is to reject Trump.
Will the U.S. Election Make a Difference to U.S. Foreign Policy?
Harris and Trump may sound similar when it comes to the Middle East, but their policies could diverge significantly on Ukraine.
When American Voters Ignored the Warning Signs
An administration called the “most deceitful in history” went on to win 49 states.
‘Made in America’ Is on the Ballot in Wisconsin
Two visions of trade and economic policy have played out in a key county in the swing state.
How Migration Became a U.S. Foreign-Policy Priority
The Biden administration quietly helped develop a regional strategy to tackle the issue. Can it survive the U.S. election?
Could Polish American Voters Swing the U.S. Election?
Kamala Harris hopes to turn Ukraine into a winning issue in the battleground states.
Are October Surprises Overblown?
The debate on whether an earth-shattering development in the presidential race can change a polarized electorate.
Top Foreign-Policy Takeaways From the Vice Presidential Debate
The two contenders clashed over Iran’s threat to Israel, tariffs on China, border security, and the health of U.S. democracy.
Why the Vice Presidential Debate Matters
Through the last century, the scope and powers of the second-in-command have steadily grown.
The Artificial General Intelligence Presidency Is Coming
Generative AI was developed largely without government assistance, but its next phase will require government involvement.
The Real Lesson of Springfield, Ohio
A revitalized Midwestern city shows that immigrants can be a solution to economic decline and malaise.
Europe Is Far From Trump-Proofed
A divided continent is still fatally dependent on Washington.
Why Senators Don’t Often Become President
California’s Kamala Harris is attempting to join a select cohort.
How U.S. Cyber Adversaries Are Trying to Undermine the Election
American companies and officials reveal a flurry of warnings and actions against Russia, China, and Iran.
How Weaponizing Food Helps Trump Win Votes
From the Irish to Italians and Chinese, food has long been used to define who is—or isn’t—a “real American.”