FOREIGN POLICY

MAY 26. 2026

Why the U. S. Should Wind Down Military Aid to Israel

Washington should no longer be liable for Israeli misdeeds.

MAY 25. 2026

What to Make of Morocco’s Most Famous Anti-Colonial Hero?

A century later, the meaning of Abd el-Karim and the Rif Rebellion is still up for grabs.

Europe Is Slowly Getting Ready to Ditch America

Trump’s bad bargains have shaken a complacent continent.

The Political Truths of Literary Friendship

The private letters of famed literary critic Harold Bloom offer an ethical guide for politics.

‘One man, one vote’? Maybe Not in Trump’s America

A recent Supreme Court decision threatens a core democratic principle.

MAY 22. 2026

Trump’s About-Face on U. S. Troops in Poland Mystifies Allies

The abrupt policy reversal leaves NATO allies wondering to what extent the United States will defend Europe.

What the U. S. Should Have Learned From Past Ebola Outbreaks

The West’s shortsightedness in Africa is more apparent than ever.

‘The Boys’ Turned Superhero Satire Against American Politics

The series has been the most on-the-nose fictional take on Trumpism so far.

The Book About the U. S. Military That Everyone Should Be Reading Now

Kori Schake’s ‘The State and the Soldier’ is the discussion on civilian control of the military that this moment requires.

‘Atropia’ Takes on the War on Terror

For a movie set 20 years ago, it has a surprising amount to say about today’s wars in the Middle East.

The Next Pandemic Will Come From a Conflict Zone

The latest Ebola outbreak underscores a central flaw with the global preparedness model.

Xi’s Flurry of Post-Trump Diplomacy

The Chinese president may be preparing for a rare and momentous trip to Pyongyang.

China’s Fallen Generals Are Getting Unexpectedly Harsh Punishments

Chinese President Xi Jinping is raising the floor for punishing purge targets.

Is the United States on the Verge of Military Intervention in Cuba?

Seizing Castro could prove more costly and less effective than the capture of Maduro.