FOREIGN POLICY

JULY 21. 2026

The Oil Market Is Much More Vulnerable Than Trump Believes

Depleted reserves and changed circumstances make price spikes more likely this time around.

Who Is Trump’s Next Tariff Target?

Trump’s latest protectionist measures will likely exacerbate trade tensions and reignite legal battles.

Israel’s Weapons Makers Have a Marketing Problem

An arms show in Paris shows how global backlash is forcing the country’s booming defense industry to adapt.

The Iran Expert Trump Fired

Nate Swanson on the U. S. president’s unique top-down style—and his fondness for lobbying.

Dinosaurs Roam the Aspen Security Forum

This year’s conference could have been held in 2003, 2008, or 2011.

There’s a Fix for Israel’s Image Crisis

A reluctant opposition needs a radically new pathway on Palestine.

Modi’s Great Anglo Paradox

Cultural decolonization advances alongside unprecedented Western partnerships.

The Western Myth of Russian Greatness

There is a long history of foreigners idealizing Russia and exaggerating its power.

Trump Needs to Defy History to End the Iran War

U. S. presidents are virtually never able to end the stalemated wars they start.

Armenian Democracy Faces a Threat From Within

A predatory opposition, fueled by external support, is gaining influence within the state.

JULY 20. 2026

State Department Frames Cuba as Major Threat via Left-Wing Groups

The report comes amid growing U. S. efforts to overturn Cuba’s government.

Houthis Declare a Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia

The move could increase pressure on already-strained global energy markets.

The Slow Death of the Global Commons

Hormuz is a sign of worse things to come.

Suwayda’s Struggle

Syria’s Druze are trapped between Israeli protection and Damascus’s rule.