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The United States needs to prepare for a major war, not because its rival is rising but because of the opposite.

The submarine deal could reshape the balance of power in the Pacific—and draw Australia into future conflicts.

World leaders have little to celebrate on the 30th anniversary of South Korea and North Korea joining the United Nations.

Many decry U.S. policy toward the country—and its migrants—as anti-Black racism.

After AUKUS, the French face the same fate on the world stage as the British unless they pursue EU strategic autonomy led from Brussels rather than Paris.

Money isn’t the problem. Power is.

As Joe Biden and Narendra Modi meet in Washington, the business of balancing China enters a serious phase.

Civil society representatives are blocked over COVID-19 concerns, even as foreign diplomats and journalists pass freely through the headquarters.

Paris doesn’t speak for Europe, but it can disrupt transatlantic ties.

The U.S. president appointed longtime staffers to his most powerful foreign-policy roles—and is now suffering the consequences.

Whether snubbing allies, abusing tariffs, or expelling refugees, the Biden administration at eight months looks little changed from Trump’s.

The unspoken pact between Washington and anti-Islamic State jihadi groups is a short-sighted move that will reward extremists.

U.S. allies have already taken the initiative on regional issues. Insisting on a package deal could permanently derail nuclear talks.

New polling shows that Europeans think a struggle between Washington and Beijing is unavoidable—but want no part of it.

The U.S. president has yet to convince the world that a post-Trump America is here to stay.

John Ruggie straddled the worlds of academia and policymaking—and was a powerful force in each.

The country’s maritime scope, and China’s rise, makes the AUKUS deal a no brainer.