FOREIGN POLICY

JUNE 25. 2026

Restocking the Pentagon

Trump urges defense manufacturers to speed up weapons production after the Iran war.

Will Kenya’s Ruto Finally Reconcile with the Country’s Somali Minority?

The president has taken unprecedented steps to end a policy of exclusion, but suspicions remain.

As the Tide Turns Against Putin, Beware the Drowning Man

Like a struggling swimmer, he may take desperate measures to stay afloat.

Venezuela Reels From Twin Deadly Earthquakes

With thousands of people missing, the death toll is expected to rise.

The Quest for Nuclear Superiority Makes No Sense

The best way for governments to save money is to stop wasting it on completely unnecessary weapons.

This Industrial Revolution Is Not Like the Last One

Policymakers’ approach to automation won’t work for AI.

Why Latin America’s New Right Will Struggle to Govern

In Colombia and elsewhere, winning was the easy part.

JUNE 24. 2026

Will Pakistan’s Iran Gamble Pay Off?

Islamabad could leverage its success as a mediator to secure its own interests.

Can Rutte Sweet-Talk Trump Enough to Soothe NATO Tensions?

The NATO chief seeks to manage the U. S. president while appeasing other alliance members.

Will Congo’s President Push a Third Term?

As Kinshasa faces multiple crises, a bill risks plunging the country further into instability.

Treasury Chief Bessent Defends Trump’s Iran Deal

Vice President J. D. Vance isn’t the only one being trotted out to sell an unpopular deal.

The Middle East’s Great Divergence Is Underway

With economic and security interests split between great powers, the region is beginning to consider a third path.

What Is Iran’s Nuclear Status Quo?

Before diplomacy can move forward, U. S. negotiators face the daunting task of reestablishing a baseline.

Why the Iran Deal Might Endure

Both Washington and Tehran need it.