FOREIGN POLICY

TODAY

Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ for Peace Talks

Qatar confirms that indirect U. S. -Iran negotiations are making progress.

Will Trump Destroy the Deep Oceans?

Seabed mining is a threat to both ecology and the international order.

India’s Political Atmosphere Has Changed

If Modi responds to the Cockroach protesters with further repression, it could backfire.

What’s Behind Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Crusade?

A high-profile case is raising doubts about President Prabowo Subianto’s motivations.

America’s Cosmic Bet on AI

The winner takes it all. What happens if the United States loses?

What Remains of Rojava

In northeastern Syria, Kurdish leaders continue to fight a rear-guard battle for autonomy.

The Architecture of Israel’s Genocide in Gaza

A new book describes the destruction of Palestinian life street by street.

YESTERDAY

A Patchwork Approach to AI Regulation Is Best—for Now

A Patchwork Approach to AI Regulation Is Best—for Now

China’s Quiet Bet on Methanol Is Paying Off

An abandoned project reveals why industrial policy must preserve technological options.

A Saudi-Emirati Thaw Can Help Contain Iran

The Gulf needs a joint front on deterrence, engagement, and freedom of navigation.

Europe’s Dangerous Hesitation on Its Own Air Defense

Russia’s ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine pose an urgent question for NATO leaders.

Special Treatment for Cuban Refugees Is No More

The Trump administration has rendered them as vulnerable to removal as other immigrants.

The Cure for Russia’s Labor Shortage Is Worse Than the Disease

What happens when a demographic crisis meets an ever-expanding military-industrial complex?