FOREIGN POLICY

JULY 15. 2026

Will Hasina Return to Bangladesh?

The former prime minister set a timeline for her homecoming, despite the threat of arrest.

A New Law Heralds China’s Fraught Ethnic Future

Xi Jinping’s push for assimilation won’t solve long-standing issues.

Sudan Faces New Sanctions as Evidence of Atrocities Mounts

But countries remain unwilling to directly sanction foreign actors enabling the war.

Ukraine Isn’t Waiting Around for Patriots

A new European coalition is looking to build quicker and cheaper anti-ballistic missile systems—off Ukrainian technology.

Ukraine’s Drones Have Turned the Tide, but Can They Change the Map?

Mid-range drone strikes may not be enough to regain Ukrainian territory.

The Other American Anniversary

The 1826 Congress of Panama sought to resist the predations of great powers. It was as relevant then as it is now.

Trump’s Boat Strikes Are Crimes Against Humanity

Rodrigo Duterte’s prosecution at the International Criminal Court shows why U. S. officials should be worried.

Putin’s War Comes Home to Russia

Ukraine’s attacks have unleashed a crisis—but don’t expect repercussions for the regime.

How the United States and Iran Can Solve Hormuz

Fees for passage through the strait are likely inevitable.

What Did the Nine-Dash Line Ruling Accomplish?

Ten years on, the Philippines is stepping up its defense plans in the South China Sea.

NATO Is Splitting in Two

Mark Carney and Mark Rutte offer competing visions for the future of the trans-Atlantic alliance.

JULY 14. 2026

China Wants to Regulate AI Companions

With the latest rules, Beijing hopes to rein in a booming industry.

Trump Pivots His Strait of Hormuz Strategy—Again

Pressure from Gulf leaders prompted Trump to abandon proposed tolls.

The Gulf States That Iran Thinks It Can Attack

Why Bahrain and Kuwait have become Tehran’s preferred targets.