FOREIGN POLICY

JUNE 5. 2026

To Fix Haiti, Look to Colombia

An example—albeit an imperfect one—of how to achieve a lasting peace.

JUNE 4. 2026

Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Plans Ignite Protests Across Albania

Thousands call for Tirana to block the investment projects, citing environmental and corruption concerns.

Meanwhile, in the Western Hemisphere…

The U. S. military remains extremely active in and around Latin America.

How Trump Should Approach an Iran Endgame

Former Iran negotiator Robert Malley on the White House’s best options right now.

Trump Is Playing With Fire in Cuba

The U. S. blockade on the island is unprecedented—and could lead to prolonged upheaval.

China Is Too Big for Shangri-La

Snubbing a key security forum shows Beijing’s new confidence.

Trump’s New ‘Forced Labor’ Tariffs Are a Fig Leaf

The new import duties are “a solution in search of a problem. ”

Are We Reliving the 1890s, 1930s, or 1950s?

What history can and cannot explain about today’s unraveling order.

Estonia Has Lessons for Us All

The small Baltic country has refashioned the relationship between citizens and the state for the current moment.

Vladimir Putin’s Second-Biggest Headache

With his war in Ukraine going badly, he may soon face another quagmire in Chechnya.

The Threat of Unrest Is Decarbonizing the Global South

Oil and gas price spikes are doing what decades of climate diplomacy struggled to achieve.

JUNE 3. 2026

The Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Is Still Unstable

There is a brief lull in violence, but the root causes of the conflict haven’t been addressed.

India’s Cockroach Movement Gains Momentum

A satirical political party has tapped into the discontent among unemployed youth.

Iran Launches Deadly Attack on Kuwait’s Main Airport

Experts warn that continued strikes could jeopardize peace talks.