List of Politics articles
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A reporter dressed in a grey suit holds a microphone in front of three large, camouflage ballistic missiles on transports. China’s Quiet Retreat From North Korean Denuclearization
How Beijing’s gamble could backfire.
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People visit a new shopping mall in Beijing's Tongzhou district on Dec. 26, 2025. Can Xi Jinping Make China Spend?
The leadership knows lack of domestic demand is a problem—but may not have the tools to fix it.
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A plume of black smoke and orange fire billows from a sprawling midrise building complex. Dark shadows of mountains loom in the distance beneath a dim sky. A large building in the foothills of the mountains is lit up in the colors of the Venezuelan flag—yellow, blue, and red. Will Venezuela Change Trump’s Approach to War?
The author of FP’s ‘10 Conflicts to Watch’ on a violent start to 2026.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, both wearing dark suits, walk together in the Gyeongju National Museum. The room has both red and gray carpet, wooden beams, and features a row of alternating South Korean and U.S. flags. South Korea’s Nuclear Latency May Be Washington’s Least Bad Option
With U.S. extended deterrence under strain, managing Seoul’s nuclear hedging may be safer than trying to stop it.
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Venezuelan army members march in a military parade during Independence Day celebrations in Caracas on July 5, 2025. Venezuela’s Military Won’t Surrender Its Privileges Easily
Problems with the armed forces pre-date Maduro and even Chávez.
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A plume of black smoke and orange fire billows from a sprawling midrise building complex. Dark shadows of mountains loom in the distance beneath a dim sky. A large building in the foothills of the mountains is lit up in the colors of the Venezuelan flag—yellow, blue, and red. U.S. Airpower Can’t Run Venezuela
Any attempt to govern the nation’s future will need collaborators on the ground.
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A man walks past a mural depicting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas. Trump Has No Real Plan for Venezuela
The U.S. president is snubbing the democratic opposition.
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A photo illustration of torn paper showing a soldier, young kids gesturing during a protest, and nuclear missiles behind a gradient to represent geopolitical risks of 2026. Welcome to the Age of Chaos
The top global risks of 2026 show an ever more unstable world.
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About a dozen Palestinians are seen from afar as they walk along a beach in front of a tent city. Destroyed buildings and a few intact midrise structures are visible in the distance. The Middle East Looks Toward a Grim 2026
Simmering conflicts require more attention than can be expected from a mercurial U.S. president.
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world-elections-2026-Klawe-Rzeczy-illustration-final-3-2 Elections to Watch in 2026
These are the year’s biggest races, from Bangladesh to Brazil.
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A displaced woman rests after fleeing El Fasher in Tawila, Darfur region, Sudan. 10 Conflicts to Watch in 2026
Major wars, simmering hostilities, and accelerating instability from Washington.
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Pope Francis, dressed in white, waves at a crowd of people at dusk. A lash of light shines above his shoulder. The Most Notable Obituaries of 2025
Figures from Pope Francis to Dick Cheney left behind global legacies.
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Workers install iron window guards on a window at the Louvre Museum in Paris. What in the World?
Test yourself on the deluge of news that was 2025.
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A red, white, black, and green Sudanese flag is brandished against a blue sky, lit up by the sun behind it. The Year the World Started to Recognize Genocide in Sudan
International actors may be sounding the alarm, but that doesn’t equate to meaningful action.
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A man wearing a green hoodie with the hood pulled low to cover his eyes walks outside on a street. A billboard in the background shows a photo of Khin Yi smiling and doing a thumbs up. Myanmar’s Election Is Predetermined, but Questions Remain
Some parts of the country will begin voting on Dec. 28 in polls that could further legitimize the ruling junta.
