FOREIGN POLICY

JUNE 11. 2026

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Are Terrorists

Designating the group as such could help bring an end to Sudan’s civil war.

How Soccer Became ‘Un-American’

The sport is a marker of a particular relationship to the wider world.

Mexico Could Be the World Cup’s Biggest Winner

As the United States closes itself off from the world, its co-host is doing the opposite.

FIFA’s Versailles Moment

Soccer is egalitarian. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is anything but.

The Hegseth Shock for New Zealand

Accusations of defense “freeloading” hit the third rail of Wellington’s politics.

JUNE 10. 2026

Somalia’s Fragile Government May Be on the Verge of Collapse

After disputes culminated in fighting last week, the country’s political system is in doubt.

Trump Says More Strikes on Iran Are Coming

Tehran will “pay the price” for stalling negotiations, the U. S. president warned.

Diagnosing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Doesn’t Solve It

Two new books offer fresh explanations for what went wrong—but little on how to make it go right.

Europe Plans to Crack Down on Russia—but for Real This Time

Trump and the Iran war gave Russia a boost. Brussels is fed up.

The Geopolitics of the World Cup

How immigration, trade, and conflict are overshadowing soccer.

What Comes After Global Order

Rather than a new international framework, we need a system for moving from one framework to the next.

Exporting U. S. Military AI Won’t Be Easy

Middle powers have alternatives, and AI labs have opinions.

Progressives Should Show Real Solidarity With China

Don’t let Chinamaxxing come at the expense of meaningful engagement with Chinese workers and activists.

Why Cambodia and Thailand’s Peace Is So Uneasy

A step forward in the maritime dispute masks dangers on the land border.