FOREIGN POLICY

JANUARY 27. 2026

Trump’s Board of Peace Cracks the BRICS Wall

The myth of a global south resisting U. S. hegemony melted away in Davos.

The Middle East Has Two New Rival Teams

The competition between Abrahamic and Islamic coalitions is reshaping the region.

Vietnam’s To Lam Stakes His Ascent on Rapid Growth

He has boosted the private sector and fired tens of thousands of civil servants.

JANUARY 26. 2026

Minneapolis ICE Shooting Tests Limits of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Protests, legal challenges, and bipartisan backlash are converging on the administration’s tactics.

Trump’s Venezuela Coup and Cuba Threats Are Old U. S. Habits

Interfering in Latin American affairs is Washington’s bread and butter.

Minneapolis Déjà Vu

In its response to protests, the U. S. evokes repressive regimes around the world.

As Generals Fall, Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Is Eating Itself

With childhood friends and top leaders in the firing line, the system is frozen with fear.

Ukraine’s Answer Might Be Kosovo

A peace plan from the Balkans could solve the hardest negotiations with Russia.

What Kent State Taught the Country About State Violence

Renee Good and Alex Pretti’s killings in Minneapolis have brought back memories of government escalation.

JANUARY 23. 2026

Can Europe Resist American Coercion?

Options range from targeted tariffs to selling off U. S. debt—but they’re risky.

Territory Still a Deal-Breaker in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Trilateral discussions among Russia, Ukraine, and the United States show little sign of compromise from Moscow.

The Soviet Lessons for Trump’s Greenland Gambit

A 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia offers a key to understanding how Trump’s adventurism plays out.

The Israel-Iran Detente Won’t Last

The next round could be bigger and uglier than last year’s 12-day war.

Britain’s New Spy Chief Has a New Mission

Blaise Metreweli is revamping the legendary MI6 for an era of conflict in Europe.