Zimbabwe’s ‘White Gold’
Harare has Africa’s largest lithium reserves and Beijing is poised to benefit, despite an export ban.
List of Ukraine articles
![A visitor views an exhibit of cluster bomb remnants at the Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise Visitor Center in Vientiane, Laos, on July 11.]()
A visitor views an exhibit of cluster bomb remnants at the Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise Visitor Center in Vientiane, Laos, on July 11.
Ukraine Can Learn From Southeast Asia
Cambodia and Laos have direct experience with the aftermath of U.S. cluster bombs, now deployed on the battlefield in Ukraine.
![A demonstrator holds a Russian flag in Bangui, on March 22 during a march in support of Russia and China's presence in the Central African Republic.]()
A demonstrator holds a Russian flag in Bangui, on March 22 during a march in support of Russia and China's presence in the Central African Republic.
Why the Wagner Group Won’t Leave Africa
The mercenary group is a product of the system Putin built, and he can’t dismantle it without undermining Moscow’s global influence.
![A collage photo illustration shows examples of soft power around the world including a smoking NAFO shiba inu in a beret and fatigues, a dancing woman from the Bollywood movie "Monsoon Wedding," Olympic sprinter Jesse Owens, K-pop band BTS, and a panda.]()
A collage photo illustration shows examples of soft power around the world including a smoking NAFO shiba inu in a beret and fatigues, a dancing woman from the Bollywood movie "Monsoon Wedding," Olympic sprinter Jesse Owens, K-pop band BTS, and a panda.
Soft Power Is Making a Hard Return
Leaders are reaching for fellas and films as much as bullets and blockades.
![Li and Mishustin walk down a red carpet flanked by Chinese military members.]()
Li and Mishustin walk down a red carpet flanked by Chinese military members.
Backdoor Negotiations Over Ukraine Would Be a Disaster
Mediation offers from China aren’t made in good faith.
![Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade at Red Square in central Moscow.]()
Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade at Red Square in central Moscow.
Putin’s Justification for War Is Unraveling
Prigozhin’s mutiny helped expose the false arguments for Russia’s invasion.
![A man and woman stand in front of a large outdoor wall installation featuring silver-colored plaques inscribed with names.]()
A man and woman stand in front of a large outdoor wall installation featuring silver-colored plaques inscribed with names.
Russia Is Attempting Genocide in Ukraine
Other states have a legal and moral duty to stop Moscow.
![Slavian, a former Russian special forces sergeant who now fights for Ukraine after living in the country for a decade with his Ukrainian wife, gestures to keep quiet as he moves along front-line tenches toward a Russian position in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Oct. 27, 2022.]()
Slavian, a former Russian special forces sergeant who now fights for Ukraine after living in the country for a decade with his Ukrainian wife, gestures to keep quiet as he moves along front-line tenches toward a Russian position in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Oct. 27, 2022.
Ukraine Has a Breakthrough Problem
Military history suggests Ukraine’s current campaign is far more daunting than the public understands.
![A crew member prepares a grain analysis on board a ship en route from Ukraine.]()
A crew member prepares a grain analysis on board a ship en route from Ukraine.
The Black Sea Grain Initiative Is Not About Hungry Kids in Africa
The image of starving Africans may score propaganda points for the West, but Russia’s suspension of the deal arguably does more harm to wealthier countries.
![Platoon commanders of Ukraine's National Guard take part in a military training in the Kharkiv region on July 26.]()
Platoon commanders of Ukraine's National Guard take part in a military training in the Kharkiv region on July 26.
Ukraine Brings the Pain
Kyiv’s forces are finally starting to breach the dragon’s teeth.
![A ship is loaded with Ukrainian wheat at a port on the Black Sea.]()
A ship is loaded with Ukrainian wheat at a port on the Black Sea.
Russia Declares War on Wheat, Peas, and Barley
Moscow used to bang shoes to get attention. Now it blows up grain warehouses.
![FP-Live-podcast-foreign-policy-site-1500x1000]()
FP-Live-podcast-foreign-policy-site-1500x1000
Assessing Kyiv’s Counteroffensive
Former CIA analyst Andrea Kendall-Taylor on Russia’s war in Ukraine.
![A mother and two children are seen from outside the window of a train car.]()
A mother and two children are seen from outside the window of a train car.
The EU Can’t Treat Ukrainian Refugees Like Short-Term Visitors
Ukrainians are in Europe to stay. The bloc can help itself—and Kyiv—by better integrating them.
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is greeted by members of the U.S. Congress as he arrives to deliver a joint address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.]()
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is greeted by members of the U.S. Congress as he arrives to deliver a joint address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
How Ukraine Can Avoid Afghanistan’s Aid Sinkhole
Rumblings are growing on Capitol Hill about oversight of more than $100 billion in U.S. assistance to Kyiv.
![A view of a spent nuclear fuel storage site at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.]()
A view of a spent nuclear fuel storage site at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.
How Worried Should We Be About Zaporizhzhia?
It’s not Chernobyl 2.0. But experts say Russian threats to cause a catastrophe shouldn’t be dismissed lightly.
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg (not pictured) speak to the media on the second day of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 12.]()
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg (not pictured) speak to the media on the second day of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 12.
Why Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Has Been Slower Than Expected
Former CIA analyst Andrea Kendall-Taylor with the big-picture view on Russia’s war in Ukraine.
![Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 331st Infantry Regiment take cover from German fire near the village of Périers in Normandy, France, in July 1944.]()
Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 331st Infantry Regiment take cover from German fire near the village of Périers in Normandy, France, in July 1944.
Stop Comparing Ukraine to World War I
There is a much better historical analogy—and it counsels patience.
![European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leans in to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as they walk away from a press conference. They stand elbow-to-elbow and smile as they walk, von der Leyen wearing a blue suit jacket and Zelensky in a military-green polo shirt.]()
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leans in to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as they walk away from a press conference. They stand elbow-to-elbow and smile as they walk, von der Leyen wearing a blue suit jacket and Zelensky in a military-green polo shirt.
The EU Isn’t Ready for Ukraine to Join
If you think Kyiv’s path to NATO is hard, wait until you see its struggle to enter the EU.
![A crew member prepares a grain analysis on board the ship Nord Vind.]()
A crew member prepares a grain analysis on board the ship Nord Vind.
Russia Is Holding Ukraine’s Farms Hostage
Moscow is weaponizing resources that aren’t even its own.
![Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in Jerusalem on January 24, 2020.]()
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in Jerusalem on January 24, 2020.
Would the Israel Model Work for Ukraine?
The NATO summit offered Kyiv mostly vague pledges and empty rhetoric—but there could be other ways to defend the country short of alliance membership.
Load 10 More Articles
Ukraine Can Learn From Southeast Asia
Cambodia and Laos have direct experience with the aftermath of U.S. cluster bombs, now deployed on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Why the Wagner Group Won’t Leave Africa
The mercenary group is a product of the system Putin built, and he can’t dismantle it without undermining Moscow’s global influence.
Soft Power Is Making a Hard Return
Leaders are reaching for fellas and films as much as bullets and blockades.
Backdoor Negotiations Over Ukraine Would Be a Disaster
Mediation offers from China aren’t made in good faith.
Putin’s Justification for War Is Unraveling
Prigozhin’s mutiny helped expose the false arguments for Russia’s invasion.
Russia Is Attempting Genocide in Ukraine
Other states have a legal and moral duty to stop Moscow.
Ukraine Has a Breakthrough Problem
Military history suggests Ukraine’s current campaign is far more daunting than the public understands.
The Black Sea Grain Initiative Is Not About Hungry Kids in Africa
The image of starving Africans may score propaganda points for the West, but Russia’s suspension of the deal arguably does more harm to wealthier countries.
Ukraine Brings the Pain
Kyiv’s forces are finally starting to breach the dragon’s teeth.
Russia Declares War on Wheat, Peas, and Barley
Moscow used to bang shoes to get attention. Now it blows up grain warehouses.
Assessing Kyiv’s Counteroffensive
Former CIA analyst Andrea Kendall-Taylor on Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The EU Can’t Treat Ukrainian Refugees Like Short-Term Visitors
Ukrainians are in Europe to stay. The bloc can help itself—and Kyiv—by better integrating them.
How Ukraine Can Avoid Afghanistan’s Aid Sinkhole
Rumblings are growing on Capitol Hill about oversight of more than $100 billion in U.S. assistance to Kyiv.
How Worried Should We Be About Zaporizhzhia?
It’s not Chernobyl 2.0. But experts say Russian threats to cause a catastrophe shouldn’t be dismissed lightly.
Why Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Has Been Slower Than Expected
Former CIA analyst Andrea Kendall-Taylor with the big-picture view on Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Stop Comparing Ukraine to World War I
There is a much better historical analogy—and it counsels patience.
The EU Isn’t Ready for Ukraine to Join
If you think Kyiv’s path to NATO is hard, wait until you see its struggle to enter the EU.
Russia Is Holding Ukraine’s Farms Hostage
Moscow is weaponizing resources that aren’t even its own.
Would the Israel Model Work for Ukraine?
The NATO summit offered Kyiv mostly vague pledges and empty rhetoric—but there could be other ways to defend the country short of alliance membership.
