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‘Your Mission Is to Keep All This From Collapsing Into Nuclear Hellfire’

Tue, 18/09/2018 - 20:51
An open letter to Donald Trump's new North Korea envoy on how to avoid Armageddon.

Once Upon a Time, America Needed Syria

Tue, 18/09/2018 - 19:56
Americans have forgotten that their long history of intervention in the Middle East started in Damascus. Now it might end there.

Iran Hawks Could Make a Bad Situation Worse

Tue, 18/09/2018 - 14:26
More pressure on Tehran won’t work. Here’s what Trump should really do.

Don’t Let the U.S.-Japanese Alliance Get Out of Shape

Mon, 17/09/2018 - 22:29
Joint military exercises have kept the relationship strong despite Trump, but that could soon change.

Does It Matter That Trump Is a Liar?

Mon, 17/09/2018 - 22:05
World leaders have never really trusted each other—but the president's behavior undermines American foreign policy anyway.

The Corrupt Shall Inherit Ukraine

Mon, 17/09/2018 - 20:58
In a country where even the anti-corruption prosecutors abuse their power, it's hard to say who the good guys are.

White and Male: Trump’s Ambassadors Don’t Look Like the Rest of America

Mon, 17/09/2018 - 19:24
The diversity problem predates this administration, but some State Department officials fear it’s getting worse.

U.S. Air Force Seeks Largest Expansion Since Cold War

Mon, 17/09/2018 - 16:30
The increase reflects a shift in focus away from counterterrorism and toward possible conflict with China or Russia.

John Bolton’s Obsession With the International Criminal Court Is Outdated

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 23:59
If Trump’s advisors are all off giving irrelevant speeches on old preoccupations, who is minding the president?

Trump Doubles Down on War in Yemen

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 23:57
Despite mounting violence, the United States will continue supporting airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

It’s Been 25 Years Since Anyone in Italy Trusted the Government

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 21:34
Italian populism is still fueled by corruption scandals that are over two decades old.

The Future of War

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 14:10
Introducing Foreign Policy's Fall 2018 print edition.

The Algorithms of August

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 14:00
The AI arms race won’t be like previous competitions, and both the United States and China could be left in the dust.

The Return of the Pentagon’s Yoda

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 14:00
Can Andrew Marshall, the U.S. military’s longtime oracle, still predict the future?

Why the Military Must Learn to Love Silicon Valley

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 14:00
The U.S. Defense Department and big tech need each other—but getting along won’t be easy

Food Fight

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 14:00
Why the next big battle may not be fought over treasure or territory—but for fish.

Stretched Thin on Thin Ice

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 14:00
With the Arctic melting and northern coast guards struggling to keep up, the next disaster is a matter of when, not if.

Point and Nuke

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 14:00
Remembering the era of portable atomic bombs.

The Taliban’s Fight for Hearts and Minds

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 14:00
The militants’ new strategy is to out-govern the U.S.-backed administration in Kabul—and it’s working.

Trump’s Trade War With China Is About to Get Supersized

Wed, 12/09/2018 - 14:00
Washington is levying more tariffs, leaving Beijing to retaliate in other painful ways, from Iran to North Korea.

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