Barack Obama

The traditional object of the West’s romantic foreign-policy visions is now the graveyard of its idealism.

From an international perspective, the 45th president doesn't seem like a bolt from the blue.

Opponents of the nuclear agreement have distorted the debate over U.S. policy in the Middle East.

The New START treaty is the only part of the U.S.-Russia relationship that still works — and it might soon lapse.

After eight years at Foreign Policy, here are the ten most popular Best Defense posts.

Its survey of the world is mostly accurate, but the discussion of domestic policy falls flat.

After eight years at Foreign Policy, here are the ten most popular Best Defense posts.

“America First” is officially all grown up.

The United States should find a more effective way to deter Tehran and restrain Riyadh.

It’s never too late to make sure future votes are secure from foreign interference. Here’s how.

Rights advocates, fearing loss of leverage over Khartoum, are dismayed

Be wary of tiny nukes in tiny hands.