FOREIGN POLICY

MARCH 9. 2026

Targeting Iran’s Fragile Water Infrastructure Puts the Whole Region in Danger

Striking desalination plants risks a spiral of deadly retaliation.

Oil Markets Are Starting to Take the Iran War Seriously

Releasing strategic reserves would be a fillip, but opening the Strait of Hormuz is the key to lower prices.

Iran War Promises Even More Pain for Farmers

By waging war in the Middle East, Trump is set to further strain one of his key voter bases.

No, Turkey Is Not the New Iran

Elevating Erdogan into an existential threat is dangerous and self-defeating for Israel.

Iran Threat Exposes Britain’s Shrinking Military Reach

Decades of disarmament have come to a head under the Starmer government.

North Korea Is Getting Serious About Space Weapons

The new chapter in defense planning seems like a direct response to Trump’s Golden Dome.

Sisi Faces Modest Fury Over Iran War

Fallout from the U. S. -Israeli attack reveals the weakness of Egypt’s dictator.

China Is Learning the Lessons of Hard Power

The Iran strikes will convince Beijing to double down on military growth.

The Myth of AI Sovereignty

Even superpowers will find it is impossible to own the entire supply chain.

Keeping Kyiv Warm Under Fire

As Russian strikes batter the grid, a corruption scandal deepens Ukraine’s winter crisis.

David Halberstam’s Warning Is More Urgent Than Ever

‘The Best and the Brightest’ chronicles the mistakes presidents make when sending Americans to war.

Iran Signals Defiance by Naming Khamenei’s Son as Supreme Leader

What Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment means for Iran’s future.

MARCH 6. 2026

How the Iran War Could Consolidate China’s Energy Dominance

Amid global oil and gas disruptions, China stands prepared for the electrostate era.

Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’

The White House wants to help choose Tehran’s new leadership—and won’t settle for anything less.