FOREIGN POLICY

JULY 28. 2026

Compromised Candidates

How backroom deals shape the race for secretary-general and prevent U. N. reform.

What a Powerful El Niño Means for the World

Governments are bracing for the fallout of the intense weather phenomenon.

Washington Can’t Keep Ignoring Minab

A human rights-centered foreign policy is both a moral imperative and a geopolitical necessity.

Why Putin Will Escalate

The coming months will mark the most dangerous phase of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Netanyahu’s Palestine Philosophy Is Finally Exposed

The Israeli prime minister’s thinking on Palestine has always been consistent—and consistently disastrous.

The Economic War on Iran Is—and Isn’t—Working

Devastating costs have been imposed on the Iranian economy—to unclear strategic ends.

JULY 27. 2026

What to Expect at the Trump-Netanyahu Showdown

Once close allies, the two leaders are at odds on the Iran war.

Trump’s Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Diplomatic Malpractice

The pact would erase decades of U. S. counterproliferation policy.

Europe Must Learn From Ukraine’s Example, Top EU Defense Official Says

“We were looking at how to support Ukraine—now we are looking at how Ukraine can support us. ”

The Fight for International Justice Continues

Despite setbacks, the powerful can still be held to account for their crimes.

Iran’s Arsenal Starts With Its Islands

From strategic fortresses to economic powerhouses, Iran’s islands may be the key to any full-scale invasion. Here’s a guide to Tehran’s nine most consequential territories.

Economic Integration in the Middle East Is a False God

Washington loves the idea but would see few benefits.

Bill Clinton Ended Welfare and Paved the Way For MAGA

Republicans have since turned their attention to additional pillars of the social safety net.

The Kremlin’s Easy Money Is Gone

Russia still has assets to tap for its war, but the political costs are growing.