FOREIGN POLICY

MARCH 31. 2026

Iran Says It Will Target U. S. Tech Companies in the Middle East

The threat comes as U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of a decisive next few days in the war.

Five Scenarios for a U. S. Ground War on Iran

A vexing geography offers no clean entry point.

Does Iran’s Future Look Like Cuba, Syria, or North Korea?

The Gulf and Israel are pursuing rival strategies toward Iran, but neither is likely to get what they want.

The Islamic State Sahel Threat Is Transnational

Jihadism’s global hub is shifting, and its reach expanding.

Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Condemn Others to Repeat It

History has always been misused, but Washington’s Iran rhetoric is uniquely egregious.

Fuel Shortages Raise Stability Risks in Myanmar

After a string of political victories, the military regime might now grapple with fresh upheaval.

What the State Department Got Wrong With the Iran War Evacuations

Ex-diplomats point to a lack of qualified senior staff and a breakdown in trust.

A Complacent America Shrugs Off New War Technologies

From the president on down, many Americans still do not grasp the implications of drones and other threats.

Russia’s Sanctions-Busting Cryptocurrency Empire

A Kremlin-backed fintech company is linked to massive trade in dual-use goods.

Southeast Asia’s Energy Emergency Begins

The Philippines has seen one of the world’s sharpest increase in petrol prices.

Iraq’s Uniquely Fraught Position in the Iran War

Its northern Kurdistan Region is being hit by both sides.

MARCH 30. 2026

Trump Claims ‘Great Progress’ in Iran Peace Talks

At the same time, the White House has threatened to obliterate Tehran’s energy sector if a deal isn’t reached soon.

The Houthis Are Now in the War—But How Deep?

Iran’s Yemeni proxy group could make a bad energy market catastrophic if it targets the Red Sea.

Iran War Shatters South Asians’ Gulf Dreams

Migrants are seeing flights and jobs vanish.