FOREIGN POLICY

FEBRUARY 12. 2026

The Puzzling Passivity of Russians

Repression alone cannot explain the vast protest gap between Moscow, Tehran, and Kyiv.

The U. S. Is Launching a Regulatory Assault on Drone Users

New restrictions try to shield ICE from being watched from above.

FEBRUARY 11. 2026

Bangladesh Holds Most Consequential Election in Years

The first vote since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster favors a dynastic party but could see the Islamists rise.

Netanyahu Urges Trump to Include Israel’s Demands in Iran Nuclear Talks

But Tehran remains adamant that its missile arsenal is nonnegotiable.

Trump Hosts Netanyahu at the White House

But Tehran remains adamant that its missile arsenal is nonnegotiable.

Can Ukraine Kill Its Way to Victory?

Increased losses could strain Russia’s military, but Ukraine faces steep hurdles.

Putin’s Conspiratorial Fantasies Are Blowing Back on Him

Russian ultranationalists are turning against Moscow itself

As Bangladesh Votes, Few Women Are on the Ballot

Parties failed to meet a modest commitment to field more female candidates, despite the leading role of women in the 2024 protest movement.

Trump’s Puzzlingly Rosy Jobs Numbers

The first U. S. jobs report of 2026 is so good, it’s raising eyebrows—and questions.

NATO Has Become a Zombie Alliance

European leaders must revive it before disaster strikes.

War or Peace? Germany’s Decision-Makers Can’t Decide.

A new podcast features a war game with painful lessons for everyone—except Russia.

What Rubio Gets Right About the Western Hemisphere

Washington needs to compete forcefully in its backyard without relying on force alone.

How Taiwan Sees the World

The island’s deputy foreign minister on Trump, defense, and why he thinks countries shouldn’t trust China.

Europe Is Taking Baby Steps Toward an Economic Boom

The continent needs sweeping reforms—but is focusing on what it can do quickly.