FOREIGN POLICY

JUNE 17. 2026

Trump Defends His Iran Deal

The White House detailed the deal’s terms after Trump defended it at the G-7.

U. S. -Iran Memorandum of Understanding: Full Text

Read the agreement that the Trump administration has agreed to with Iran’s leaders to end the war.

How RFK Jr. Managed to Block Millions in Global Vaccine Funds

$600 million in U. S. foreign aid for global vaccines is at risk.

Public Anger Mounts as Kenya Cozies Up to Trump

Critics accuse Nairobi of capitulating to U. S. interests over those of Kenyan citizens.

Why Trump’s Pentagon Abandoned ‘Indo-Pacific’

A military name change signals a broader strategic and diplomatic shift.

Can Ships in the Gulf Take Trump at His Word?

Amid the uncertainty of Trump’s deal, how will ships decide when to leave the Persian Gulf?

Iran’s Victory Is More Pyrrhic Than It Looks

The Islamic Republic has survived. Now comes the hard part.

Elon Musk and the Rise of Space Capitalism

The United States is racing ahead where Europe, China, and India struggle.

Myanmar Is What Happens When China Fills a Vacuum

Financing foreign elections is a curious habit for a one-party state.

JUNE 16. 2026

Why Anthropic Is Fighting With Trump

The AI company is back in the U. S. government’s crosshairs.

What Will China Learn From the Iran War?

As the conflict winds down, Beijing is taking notes.

Trump Puts Russia-Ukraine War on the Back Burner

A lackluster attitude highlights divisions between the United States and its G-7 allies.

‘It’s Not Competitive in Nature’

India’s ambassador to Washington insists “Make in India” doesn’t conflict with “America First. ”

Taiwan Bet Too Big on Washington

Trump’s willingness to sell out allies should cause a rethink in Taipei.