FOREIGN POLICY

JANUARY 23. 2026

Why Latin America Has Been Demure in Davos

U. S. aggression is nothing new for the region.

Why Trump Should Accept Putin’s New START Offer

Extending the nuclear treaty is not about trust—it’s about pragmatism.

JANUARY 22. 2026

The Look of Empire

Donald Trump’s dangerous fixation with imperial aesthetics.

Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos

With nearly 25 countries already signed on, critics fear that the new body could challenge the United Nations’ authority.

Carney Come Lately

The Canadian leader’s Davos speech is a masterclass in realism—and an overdue admission of hypocrisy.

The Board of Discord

Trump’s “Board of Peace” is neither an alternative to the U. N. nor a harmless vanity project but a threat to international cooperation.

TACOs in Greenland?

The U. S. president followed up a concerning speech with a confusing announcement.

Europe Is the U. S. Establishment’s Last Hope

Trump’s Greenland spectacle has liberal-minded Americans rooting for the other guy.

Trump’s Greenland Obsession Is Madness. Can’t We Just Say That?

The commentariat persists in misrepresenting the U. S. president and his actions.

How Israel Is Navigating International Boycotts

Economy Minister Nir Barkat: “We’ll do better business in places that want us. ”

Trump’s Golden Dome Is No Silver Bullet

Nearly one year on, one of the biggest U. S. defense proposals remains little more than a concept.

JANUARY 21. 2026

Why Iran’s Regime Didn’t Collapse

The Islamic Republic was built to withstand sustained unrest.

Trump Talks Greenland at Davos, Announces ‘Framework’ Deal

The U. S. president said he and the NATO secretary-general “formed the framework of a future deal” but provided few details.

Europe Is Prepared to Create Its Own Army

As the United States blusters and threatens, European leaders are making tough choices.