List of Society articles
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An Ethiopian man stirs coffee inside a coffee shop in the northern Ethiopian city of Mekele. A Brief History of Coffee and Colonialism
And why coffee prices are surging in commodity markets.
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Pope Francis waves to a large crowd from a jeep, surrounded by security guards and flashing lights. A Hopeful Pope Francis Won’t Be Silenced
In his autobiography, the pontiff pleads for a world that no longer exists.
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A medical worker in goggles and gloves holds up a vaccine dose, as others look on. Health Is a Cornerstone of Global Security
Without it, inequality is exacerbated and political unrest spreads.
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Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, in Berlin on Oct. 6, 2024. Germany’s Pro-Israel Policy Must End
The country’s desire to atone for historical atrocities threatens to make it complicit in new ones.
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An illustrations shows a TV with a heart on it atop a tiered wedding cake. Small figures scramble up the sides of the cake toward the TV. Around the World, Love Gets a Reality Check
Foreign Policy’s guide to the global state of (televised) romance.
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A silhouette of the top of Elon Musk's head. AI Is Infiltrating the U.S. Government
Trump’s actions are a distraction from the main order of business: the pursuit of fantastic profit through a surging industry.
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A performance takes place during the 2024 Anti-Defamation League “In Concert Against Hate” at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C. What Happens When Leaders Try to Dictate Art?
Trump’s absurd Kennedy Center takeover is a dangerous step.
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A group of about a dozen people carrying bags walk around in a dusty clearing in front of a tall fence in the background. One tall shines over them against a dark night sky. NATO Can Help Tackle the U.S. Border Crisis
A shared security challenge is a chance for the alliance to shine.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez during a tour at the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal in Panama City on Feb. 2. The Case for Optimism on Trump’s Latin America Focus
Former U.S. SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson says she’s “hopeful” but warns against a “blanket stop” on aid to the region.
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A Palestinian girl carries a child through the rubble of houses destroyed by Israeli bombardment in Gaza City on March 3, 2024. Why Is the World So Polarized on Gaza?
The answer might be linked to race and colonization, explains author Pankaj Mishra, speaking on FP Live.
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A security guard stands at the entrance to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters on Feb. 3. DOGE Is Hacking America
The U.S. government has experienced what may be the most consequential security breach in its history.
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A crowd of dozens of people march down a paved city street lined on either side by midrise buildings. Many of the people hold signs or wave Iranian flags, and six women leading the procession hold a large banner covered in the words "woman," "life," and "freedom" written in English, German, and Persian. Trump’s Grand Bargain With Iran Shouldn’t Abandon Its People
Trump has significant leverage to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Tehran that also protects protesters.
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A photo of the pope seated in an ornate chair wearing a white and gold hat and robe. Red hats are seen in the foreground. Pope Francis Is Ready to Take on MAGA
Trump’s assault on immigrants and charity has no friend in the Vatican.
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A woman with a rolling bag poses in front of a train with a panda mural on it as another woman takes her photo with a cell phone. South Korea Has More Leverage Over China Than You Think
The middle power has found a way to survive without bending the knee to Beijing.
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A grid of 12 fiction book covers out in February 2025. The Novels We’re Reading in February
From a British techno-dystopia to Berlin’s underground.
