FOREIGN POLICY

FEBRUARY 20. 2026

Trump’s Tariffs Are Unlawful, Supreme Court Rules

But it’s unclear what happens to the tens of billions of dollars already taken from U. S. businesses.

Four Years of War in Europe

Eight thinkers on the lasting impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

What is Trump’s China Policy?

Kurt Campbell: “The president clearly wants short-term deals. ”

U. S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs

The court ruled that the president does not have the authority to impose tariffs during peacetime under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Epstein Links Threaten Norway’s Global Image

The country parlayed a reputation for probity into diplomatic currency. Now that’s in tatters.

Marco Rubio’s Munich Speech Is More Dangerous Than You Think

What the U. S. secretary of state laid bare about the Trump worldview.

Four Scenarios for a Postwar Iran

Trump wants regime change but not the messy aftermath.

In India, Lula Puts Middle-Power Diplomacy on Display

Brazil’s president hopes to cooperate on AI, critical minerals, and more.

FEBRUARY 19. 2026

Will Trump Go to War With Iran?

The scale of the U. S. military buildup signals that strikes are likely.

Trump’s Board of Peace Takes on Gaza

During its first day in action, nine members of the board agreed to pledge a total of $7 billion toward relief for the war-torn enclave.

Trump Kicks Off First Board of Peace Meeting on Gaza

During its first day in action, nine members of the board agreed to pledge a total of $7 billion toward relief for the war-torn enclave.

How Chinese Espionage Eroded U. S. Power

A conversation with the authors of “The Great Heist” on Beijing’s spycraft—and what can be done about it.

How to Actually Fix Foreign Aid

We can’t turn back the clock on USAID. But we can decide what comes next.

Trump’s U. S. Mining Push Has a Big Problem

The country may not have the workforce to power a minerals renaissance.