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Top Signs You’re Heading for a Quagmire

Foreign Policy - 13 hours 57 min ago
Failed wars are predictable, if you know what to look for.

Iran Launches Massive Attack on Global Shipping

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 23:19
Such assaults put the Strait of Hormuz under growing pressure as global crude prices skyrocket.

What India Gets Out of BRICS

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 23:01
Ahead of the group’s leaders’ summit, New Delhi is pulling out the stops.

Why Germany Isn’t Punishing Russia Harder

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 20:02
Domestic politics constrains Berlin’s ability to respond to an attempted drone attack.

How Could Iran Happen? An Autopsy.

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:19
The president’s war on the “deep state” led directly to his debacle in the Middle East.

German Democracy, as We Knew It, Is Over

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:37
A far-right state election victory is ushering in the end of the country’s postwar political system.

Southeast Asia’s Subtle Shift on Taiwan

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 07:00
An erratic United States and a rising China have the region recalibrating.

Introducing the Fall 2026 Print Issue

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 06:32
How to survive in a world without rules.

How to Survive in a World Without Rules

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 06:02
Self-help is becoming more vital in a vicious world.

How to Write Better Rules for Global Finance

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 06:02
The importance of a “common good” compass.

A New Engine of Development

Foreign Policy - Wed, 09/09/2026 - 06:01
The era of easy growth is over, but rich and poor countries can still join forces.

Why Is China’s Officer Corps So Sprawling?

Foreign Policy - Tue, 08/09/2026 - 23:50
Not every People’s Liberation Army general commands troops.

Berlin Is Shedding Light on the Gray Zone

Foreign Policy - Tue, 08/09/2026 - 22:42
Are European countries finally ready to publicly call out Russian sabotage?

Are Yemen and Saudi Arabia Returning to All-Out War?

Foreign Policy - Tue, 08/09/2026 - 22:18
Houthi strikes risk adding a new front to the Iran conflict.

Can Trump Make Americans Mine Again?

Foreign Policy - Tue, 08/09/2026 - 18:06
The United States lacks the people to power its critical mineral ambitions.

Europe Needs a Real Policy on Israel-Palestine

Foreign Policy - Tue, 08/09/2026 - 16:13
As U.S. opinion shifts, Europe has an opportunity to be a player, not just a payer.

South Korea Should Help Defend Ukraine’s Skies

Foreign Policy - Tue, 08/09/2026 - 15:15
Seoul can prove itself a genuine partner to Europe, not just an opportunist.

The U.S. and China Don’t Need an AI Grand Bargain

Foreign Policy - Tue, 08/09/2026 - 15:01
The countries can cooperate—even without trust or consensus.

The World’s Only Real Hope of Maintaining Order

Foreign Policy - Tue, 08/09/2026 - 12:00
A proposal for a new international system that is at once centralized and regionalized.

Iran’s Regional Strategy Is Never Coming Back

Foreign Policy - Tue, 08/09/2026 - 10:53
Iran’s long-running security strategy hasn’t survived the current war.

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