FOREIGN POLICY

APRIL 2. 2026

U. S. -South Korea Relations Are at Breaking Point

he Iran war has confirmed how little Washington cares for its ally’s welfare.

How Hezbollah Stands to Benefit From an Israeli Invasion

A renewed occupation could play to the guerrilla group’s strengths.

Outsource AI Risk to the Right People

Nuclear history shows the importance of keeping skeptics in the room when thinking about safety.

Is Germany’s Postwar Consensus on Israel in Peril?

The political left has become simultaneously more mainstream and more radical.

APRIL 1. 2026

How Algeria Is Navigating the War in Iran

Algiers has historically close ties with Tehran—but it may benefit from the ongoing war.

Trump Mulls Pulling U. S. Out of NATO

However, U. S. law dictates that only an act of Congress or a Senate resolution can withdraw Washington from the alliance.

Nepal’s New Leaders Go on the Offensive

Former officials were arrested over the weekend in connection with a crackdown on protesters last year.

Afghans Fear for Safety as War Returns

As the world watches Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan clash.

What a U. S. Operation to Get Iran’s Uranium Would Look Like

It’s even more complicated than capturing a Venezuelan president.

Waiting for the War to End in Tehran

For Iranians under fire, surges of patriotism and criticism of the government.

Tehran Is Setting a Trap for Trump

Iran’s new leaders are more radical and less risk-averse than their predecessors.

Trump’s Iran War Is a Dilemma, Not a Debacle

Each of Washington’s imperfect options comes with trade-offs and uncertainties.

MARCH 31. 2026

Iran Flexes Its Cyber Chops

Hackers linked to the regime are escalating attacks against the United States and Israel as the war rages.

Xi’s Innovation Paradox

Recent mandates show the Chinese leader wants both loyalty and creativity from officials.