FOREIGN POLICY

MARCH 11. 2026

How South Africa Is Navigating the Iran War

Pretoria’s awkward dance between Washington and Tehran.

The Major Local Election That France’s Far Right Might Just Win

A year before presidential elections, the National Rally has a chance of capturing Marseille, a historic hub of immigration.

Gaza’s Reconstruction Must Begin With Its Youth

A better future for Palestine depends on psychological recovery.

Mojtaba’s Selection Is a Sign of Political Exhaustion

In choosing Khamenei’s son, the regime has imposed exactly what many Iranians feared.

Why Haven’t the Houthis Fired?

The rational calculus, for the moment, is that death to America can wait.

MARCH 10. 2026

Trump Promised to Tear Up the Regime-Change Playbook. He Is Now Following It.

Exaggerate the threat and underestimate the consequences.

Trump Likely to Confront Democratic Wall on Iran War Funding

An emergency military spending request to continue the Iran strikes may soon be sent to U. S lawmakers.

Iran Threatens to Stop Oil From Leaving the Middle East

Trump has warned that doing so will only escalate the U. S. military’s war effort.

State Department Refuses Former Staffers’ Help in Middle East Evacuation

Around 250 State Department employees could assist with efforts.

Why China Might Have a Role to Play in Iran

Diplomatic messaging suggests Beijing’s potential for mediation in the war.

China’s Middle East Ties Go Far Beyond Iran

Beijing is as concerned about Gulf partners as Tehran.

Why Netanyahu Chose to Strike Iran Now

After threatening war for decades, the Israeli leader saw his window of opportunity closing.

Can Beijing Help Contain Washington’s War?

Donald Trump may need Xi Jinping’s help to stop conflict from spreading.

The Trump Administration Is Driving Migrants Into Traffickers’ Hands

Irregular migration needs a compassionate and careful approach.