FOREIGN POLICY

FEBRUARY 2. 2026

Why Israel Courts the Far Right in Europe

The parties include some with a history of antisemitism.

What It Took for George H. W. Bush to Invoke the Insurrection Act

The president’s decision to send troops to Los Angeles received broad national, bipartisan support.

JANUARY 30. 2026

China Is Building a Better, More Modern Military

Xi’s purges are part of a generational reshuffling of generals.

Moscow Agrees to Halt Kyiv Attacks Until Feb. 1 at Trump’s Request

But Russian forces continue to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid sub-zero temperatures.

Welcome to the ‘Mad Max’ World Order

How a runaway uranium convoy encapsulates the collapse of global rules.

The Day Russia’s War Collided With History

By lasting longer than World War II, the invasion of Ukraine has shattered the Kremlin’s most sacred myth.

How the U. S. Forgot It Was an Arctic Nation

The story of how Washington neglected the Arctic—until Trump 2.0.

Don’t Normalize the Nordic Nuke

As Nordic countries rethink their security, seeking nuclear weapons would bring more problems than solutions.

Trump Taps Kevin Warsh to Head Federal Reserve

Trump’s pick did not rattle markets, but the Fed’s future and independence remains uncertain.

The Coming Copper Boom

Surging demand—and prices—for the mineral stand to benefit exporters in Latin America.

How Realistic Is Carney’s Call to Action?

U. S. allies are uniquely vulnerable to coercion by the United States.

JANUARY 29. 2026

What Is—and Isn’t—in Trump’s New National Defense Strategy

The Pentagon quietly released the major policy document.

U. S. Weighs Military Action Against Iran

The European Union is also increasing the pressure on Tehran with new sanctions and a terrorism designation.

What’s Next for the U. S. Military in Latin America?

“All the evidence points to a permanent U. S. military presence, ” one expert said.