FOREIGN POLICY

FEBRUARY 24. 2026

Why Tehran’s Two-Tiered Internet Is so Dangerous

Authoritarian regimes elsewhere are taking note.

FEBRUARY 23. 2026

Mexican Drug Lord’s Killing Sparks Widespread Violence

Local authorities are scrambling to restore order amid a mounting death toll.

Trump Loves Golden Dome. His Own White House Is Slow-Rolling Spending

Billions in approved spending held up by Office of Management and Budget.

Trump’s Cuba Policy Is Backing Mexico Into a Corner

Washington is putting pressure on Havana’s last lifeline.

What’s Next for Trump’s Trade War

The Supreme Court ruling has thrown the U. S. president’s tariff strategy and trade deals into chaos.

Cuba Isn’t Headed for Collapse

The Havana regime is used to managing bad times.

For the Gulf States, Investment in AI Is Partly About U. S. Protection

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE hope to become artificial intelligence hubs.

South Korea Shows Justice Can Protect Democracy

The life sentence for Yoon Suk-yeol’s coup attempt should be a model for other states.

The United States Is Dangerously Misreading Iran

Washington can start a war, but it may not be able to control the escalation.

Elbridge Colby and the Reordering of the Indo-Pacific

The influential Pentagon official is narrowing choices available to U. S. allies.

Little Clarity on Legality of Trump’s Foreign Aid Shutdown One Year After

Lawsuits to reinstate frozen foreign aid have been hampered by questions of standing, jurisdiction, and legal technicalities.

A Four-Year Failure of Imagination

Eight thinkers on four years of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Europe’s Front Line Is Preparing for War

Eight thinkers on four years of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Performative Negotiations to Humor Trump

Eight thinkers on four years of Russia’s war against Ukraine.