U.S. Foreign Policy

After this week’s summit, members must keep turmoil in the political side of the alliance from undermining its military purpose.

The slate of Democratic candidates includes two Rhodes scholars, two ex-soldiers, and a former chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. But don’t count on them to resurrect a Pax Americana.

The Democratic candidates didn’t really want to talk about the rest of the world. But the devastating testimony on Capitol Hill this week—however it ends up—ensures they will.

Adding 8,000 foreign service officers won’t solve America’s diplomatic problems. State needs to prioritize data science, expand strategic planning, and encourage mid-career training, too.

Another delay won’t help achieve lasting peace. What the world’s youngest country needs is an exit strategy for its old-guard leaders.

State Department officials who find themselves wrapped up in the Trump impeachment inquiry will need public support for years to come.

Neither Trump nor the international relations experts who cheered his choice to withdraw U.S. troops have wrestled adequately with the costs of departure.

The withdrawal from Syria is part of a broader pattern of weakness, especially in response to Iran.

Beginning with special representative James Jeffrey, U.S. officials consistently misread the threat from Turkey.

Iran is flouting and bypassing its nonproliferation promises. If Trump is serious about stopping an Iranian bomb, he should cancel or suspend nuclear waivers for the Fordow and Arak facilities.

Enlisting Beijing to interfere in the U.S. election is no joke.

The Kurds’ commander in chief explains why his forces are finally ready to partner with Assad and Putin.

Tensions and lawlessness could spiral into armed conflict.

The White House’s aggressive deployment of coercive economic tools has given rise to a growing geopolitical backlash.

When it comes to international cooperation, the White House is repeating the mistakes of the past.

National security professionals have a duty to use their influence to fight hyperbole.

Two new memoirs by Samantha Power and Susan Rice show how idealists became insiders—and what was lost along the way.

Impeachment overshadows UNGA, Afghanistan goes to the polls, and Egyptians take to the streets.

On Beijing’s doorstep, Ulaanbaatar continues to defy the geopolitical odds.

Blame U.S. blunders for the worsening crisis in the region.