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When Fighting Domestic Terrorism, You Get What You Pay For

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 14:55
The Trump administration has gutted the budget for fighting far-right extremists, making it harder to stop attacks like the Pittsburgh massacre.

The Prophet Mohammed Doesn’t Need Courts to Protect Him

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 14:29
European courts are trying to support Muslims—but will only stoke Islamophobia.

FP’s Guide to the Bolsonaro Presidency

Wed, 31/10/2018 - 19:45
Eleven things to read after the vote.

Three Senior Pentagon Officials Leave in Quick Succession

Wed, 31/10/2018 - 19:14
Departures come amid speculation that Defense Secretary Mattis is on his way out.

Trump’s Divisive Speech Puts the First Amendment at Risk

Wed, 31/10/2018 - 18:55
Americans’ commitment to unfettered free speech is starting to fray. If Trump can’t control his words, those around him have a responsibility to keep hate speech in check.

The Economic Crisis Is Over. Populism Is Forever.

Wed, 31/10/2018 - 18:54
From the United States to Germany, the West is booming—but the public hasn’t regained an appetite for liberalism.

Angela Merkel Failed

Wed, 31/10/2018 - 18:30
The German chancellor survived by avoiding politics whenever possible—and history won't judge her kindly for it.

Trump Is Pushing the United States Toward Nuclear Anarchy

Wed, 31/10/2018 - 17:20
The White House wants to leave the INF Treaty. New START could be next. The death of these agreements would fuel a new arms race.

Brazil’s Military Is Not the Problem

Wed, 31/10/2018 - 15:46
Democracy will depend on whether civilians can exploit rifts between Bolsonaro and his base while regaining voter trust.

A Cold War Is Coming, and It Isn’t China’s Fault

Wed, 31/10/2018 - 14:46
Why Washington should stop treating Beijing like an adversary.

U.S. Pushes for Cease-Fire in Yemen

Wed, 31/10/2018 - 13:15
The secretaries of defense and state call for an end to the violence.

‘It Starts With the Jews and It Doesn’t End There’

Tue, 30/10/2018 - 23:30
Simone Rodane-Benzaquen, head of American Jewish Committee in Europe, spoke with FP about anti-Semitism on both sides of the Atlantic.

Trump’s Birthright Blitz

Tue, 30/10/2018 - 22:41
The Supreme Court already settled the birthright dispute—in 1898.

Germany’s New Politics of Cultural Despair

Wed, 24/10/2018 - 00:27
Will the return of the European far-right be the undoing of the West?

Trump’s Blank Check Diplomacy is Remaking the U.S.-Saudi Relationship

Tue, 23/10/2018 - 23:27
The U.S. president is keen to sweep any discussion of the kingdom's involvement in Jamal Khashoggi’s killing under the rug, raising big questions about his foreign policy.

Trump’s Punk Rock Nuclear Policy

Tue, 23/10/2018 - 23:07
The only reason to pull out of the INF Treaty is to give a middle finger to the world.

Merging the U.S. Consulate and Embassy in Jerusalem Is a Mistake

Tue, 23/10/2018 - 22:34
Trump is pushing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict toward a one-state solution.

Would INF Withdrawal Recreate a Nuclear Hair-Trigger World?

Tue, 23/10/2018 - 21:57
Junk enough arms control treaties, and the Cold War balance of terror will reign once again—this time with China in the mix.

Trump Can’t Put ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Tehran and Keep Gas Prices Low

Tue, 23/10/2018 - 20:30
Something’s going to have to give, and it will probably be the sanctions.

How to Get Away With Murder (Saudi Edition)

Tue, 23/10/2018 - 17:56
A primer on Riyadh’s denials, excuses, rationalizations, spin, and other acts of sophistry about the death of Jamal Khashoggi.

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