FOREIGN POLICY

MARCH 16. 2026

Iran’s Political Prisoners Are in the Firing Line

Thousands of detainees are in danger from U. S. and Israeli strikes and Tehran’s vengeance.

‘Made in America’ Should Accept Chinese Investment

Private Chinese capital is being locked out of mutually beneficial opportunities.

From Vietnam to Iran, War Is the Reason Americans Don’t Trust Their Government

Presidents cannot ignore the long-term costs of dismissing the truth in pursuit of national security.

MARCH 14. 2026

Trump Orders Strikes on Kharg Island, a Vital Hub for Iran’s Oil

However, Trump said that “for reasons of decency, ” he chose “NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. ”

MARCH 13. 2026

Six U. S. Troops Killed in Aircraft Crash in Iraq

Trump maintains that the United States is winning its war against Iran.

The Economic Costs of the Iran War, by the Numbers

From multimillion-dollar munitions to surging oil prices, here’s how much the war is costing.

Iran War Puts India in Tricky Position

Modi’s government faces increasing domestic dissent when it comes to working with the Trump administration.

In Putin’s Russia, Resistance Is Lonely

An Oscar-nominated documentary offers an intimate view of Russia’s descent into fascism.

Christian Democracy Is Facing Regime Change

Europe’s unique political tradition is under threat—and perfectly suited for the post-liberal moment.

Two Books About the Pull of Home

Plus, more international fiction releases in March.

5 Streaming Movies to Help Understand Iran Now

Many of these filmmakers have found themselves scrutinized by government censors, leading to arrests and imprisonment.

How the Climate Won Paris’s Culture War

Plenty of issues are on the ballot in this month’s mayoral election. The city’s green transition isn’t one of them.

Can Sierra Leone Still Keep Its Mothers Alive?

What foreign aid cuts mean in practice in one African country.

What China’s Five-Year Plan Says About Its Economy

A growth target of 4.5 percent is the lowest in decades.