FOREIGN POLICY

MAY 13. 2026

Trump, Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Summit in Beijing

The U. S. president is expected to downplay other issues to secure new trade deals.

India Still Stands By BRICS

The group’s foreign ministers convene in New Delhi amid global tensions.

There’s No Need to Fear China’s Economy

Beijing can’t easily afford to escalate any economic struggle with Washington.

Why Congress Can’t Stop Trump’s Iran War

A half-century of messy politics has inverted the Constitution’s design—and there’s no easy fix.

Is It Really a ‘Cease-Fire’ if Both Sides Are Still Shooting?

A mediation expert explains why the U. S. -Iran cease-fire is so vulnerable.

Mali Plays Russian Roulette

Recent violence exposes the flaws in the Kremlin’s mercenary security model.

Beijing’s Quest for Uniformity May Be Its Achilles’ Heel

Forced assimilation is costing China dearly.

Beijing’s Quest for Uniformity May Be Its Achilles’s Heel

Forced assimilation is costing China dearly.

War, Pandemics, and the Struggle for Healthcare Security

Countries must prepare for the dual threat of pandemics and supply chain shocks.

India’s Role in a Disordered World

Diplomacy of the highest quality is more essential than ever.

MAY 12. 2026

What Happened to Trump the China Hawk?

The U. S. president heads to Beijing in detente and dealmaking mode.

How Long Can Keir Starmer Hang On?

The British prime minister is barely clinging to power over a split and unpopular Labour Party.

What Trump and Xi Want From Their Summit

The leaders are expected to talk trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war.

China’s Rare-Earth Card Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit

For all of the U. S. leader’s efforts, Washington remains deeply vulnerable.