FOREIGN POLICY

YESTERDAY

Trump vs. Petro: A Thaw in Relations or Return to Diplomatic War?

U. S. ambitions in Latin America cast a shadow over the White House summit.

Trump Hosts Petro at the White House to Discuss Drug Trafficking

U. S. ambitions in Latin America cast a shadow over the White House summit.

A Brief History of Confucianism

How an ancient philosophy became a potent force in modern-day China.

How Malaysia Unlocked Trump

A shared worldview, some personal rapport, and not being a U. S. ally makes all the difference.

The United States Is Once Again Canada’s Biggest Threat

Donald Trump has restored his country’s traditionally tense relationship with its northern neighbor.

Middle Powers Don’t Have to Work Together to Get Ahead

Countries with a critical niche may be best primed to endure great-power competition.

In Minneapolis and Elsewhere, Do Street Protests Make a Difference?

Three factors shape when protests restrain democratic erosion—and when they don’t.

The U. S. Is Ceding Its Africa Trade Advantage

Renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act would protect U. S. jobs and economic power.

FEBRUARY 2. 2026

Trump, Modi Reach Long-Awaited U. S. -India Trade Deal

New Delhi has vowed to stop purchasing Russian oil in exchange for reduced U. S. tariffs.

What We Know About the India-U. S. Trade Deal

Trump announced the deal in a social media post on Monday.

Why Trade Deals With Russia Won’t Bring Peace

“Here we are once again, thinking that business can transform political relationships, ” said one formerly Moscow-based risk analyst.

The Transatlantic Energy Relationship Is Stronger Than Ever

And here’s how to make U. S. -European energy ties even more resilient.

The Compromise Olympics

How Milan Cortina became the Winter Games nobody wanted to fight about.

Why South America’s Right Won’t Align With Trump on China

Even the most MAGA of the region’s leaders can’t abandon their motor of economic development.