Foreign Policy

Ukrainian, American, and Russian delegates meet for Ukraine-Russia peace talks on May 16, 2025, at the office of the Turkish president in Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.

Why US Engagement Is Essential in Setting Terms for Peace in Ukraine Why US Engagement Is Essential in Setting Terms for Peace in Ukraine

The Russian and Ukrainian positions are far apart, and absent US sticks and carrots, there seems little prospect they will come together.

May 21, 2025 / Anatol Lieven

President Donald J. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter

The president’s much-touted foreign policy shake-up is blighted by continued support for genocide.

May 19, 2025 / Jeet Heer

The Return of the Nuclear Threat

The Return of the Nuclear Threat The Return of the Nuclear Threat

While most of the world looked away, a new nuclear arms race has broken out between the US, Russia, and China, raising the risk of nuclear confrontation to the highest in decades....

May 19, 2025 / Feature / Jimmy Tobias

Reaping what they sowed: Biden and Harris at Trump’s inauguration.

The Biden Scandal Goes Well Beyond the Aging Cover-Up The Biden Scandal Goes Well Beyond the Aging Cover-Up

The former president’s stubbornness and narcissism led to disastrous Trump victory.

May 16, 2025 / Jeet Heer

Senior officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force address the nation, revealing details of Operation Sindoor during a press conference on May 11.

Do Not Forget That India and Pakistan Could Still End Up in a Nuclear War Do Not Forget That India and Pakistan Could Still End Up in a Nuclear War

May 13, 2025 Do Not Forget That India and Pakistan Could Still End Up in a Nuclear War Even after a ceasefire, the standoff over Kashmir risks escalating into something far worse i…

May 13, 2025 / Wolf Hertzberg

Why Pete Hegseth Still Has a Job

Why Pete Hegseth Still Has a Job Why Pete Hegseth Still Has a Job

Hegseth is terrible at every part of his job except the one that matters to Trump—a willingness to break with norms that keep the military in check.

May 12, 2025 / Laura Jedeed

A row of police stands across a street. A car in front of them is on fire.

The Post-Future Has Arrived in Argentina—and It Looks Remarkably Like the Past The Post-Future Has Arrived in Argentina—and It Looks Remarkably Like the Past

Javier Milei’s right-wing government is racking up new debt with the IMF. It’s part of a vicious cycle the country seems unable to break.

May 9, 2025 / Jacob Sugarman

A political cartoon from 1877 depicting Russia expanding into Europe.

Russophobia—an Epidemic Disease? Russophobia—an Epidemic Disease?

It is right to be suspicious of Putin’s intentions without falling for the idea that he will never stop.

May 7, 2025 / Robert Skidelsky

Elon Musk showcases his managerial philosophy at the Conservative Political Action Conference last month

DOGE Is Wreaking Havoc on Everything—Except the War Machine DOGE Is Wreaking Havoc on Everything—Except the War Machine

Activities that funnel revenue to weapons contractors have barely been touched—hardly surprising given that Musk himself presides over a significant Pentagon contractor.

May 6, 2025 / William D. Hartung

Headshot of Ro Khanna speaking next to medium shot of Majorie Taylor Greene on phone.

Netanyahu Is Pushing for an Iran War, but Trump Holds Back for Now Netanyahu Is Pushing for an Iran War, but Trump Holds Back for Now

Michael Waltz’s demotion is a flashpoint in the MAGA civil war over foreign policy.

May 5, 2025 / Jeet Heer

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