FOREIGN POLICY

JUNE 3. 2026

What to Know About Ethiopia’s Election

Abiy’s all-but-certain victory threatens to destabilize the African nation.

Why Is Trump Targeting Brazilian Gangs?

The U. S. designation of two Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organizations scrambles already tense bilateral relations.

The New Weapon Behind Ukraine’s Battlefield Success

Mid-range drones that can hit targets almost 100 miles behind Russian lines have changed the game.

Congress Prepares for a Consequential Iran Vote

Tehran may feel empowered to wait out U. S. demands for concessions in face of war-weary American public.

The U. S. and Taiwanese Militaries Can’t Really Fight Together

A joint campaign to defend the island would struggle to operate effectively.

America Enabled the Gulf’s African Adventurism

Why Washington let its Middle Eastern partners wreak havoc in Africa

Middle East Cease-Fires Matter Even When They’re Broken

De-escalation, rather than lasting peace, is still important.

Why Asia’s Not Buying What Hegseth’s Selling

A Shangri-La charm offensive collided with regional values.

JUNE 2. 2026

The Deadly Price of China’s Coal Boom

Two fatal disasters highlight enduring problems in the mining industry.

Russia Pounds Ukraine With Missile, Drone Strikes

Moscow warned of a massive attack on Kyiv. And it delivered.

Two Senators Just Blew Up Trump’s Boat-Strike Justifications

Sens. Kaine and Paul say that the military’s targeting criteria don’t include the presence of drugs or arms.

The Gulf Crisis Is Forcing Japan Into an Energy Rethink

Tokyo spent decades preparing for disruption—then found its options narrowing.

Israel Has a Growing Anti-Christian Problem

A recent attack in Jerusalem highlights a worrying trend intensified by wartime nationalism.

The World’s Mineral Powers Seize Their Moment

Resource-rich countries haven’t always benefited from extraction. Can this time be different?