Foreign Affairs

Trump’s NATO Dilemma

America can’t disengage from the alliance and also lead it.

Israel Is Quietly Annexing the West Bank

The blunder that will imperil any Mideast peace.

America and China at the Edge of Ruin

A last chance to step back from the brink.

How the War in Sudan Could End

As the battlefield stabilizes, a window for negotiations opens.

America the Fearful

Visions of decline are a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The AI Divide

How U.S.-Chinese competition could leave most countries behind.

China’s Smart Authoritarianism

How the CCP balances control and innovation.

Beijing’s Growth Model Is Still Broken

And it’s hurting China and the rest of the world.

Europe Needs an Army

Only collective defense can protect the continent.

The Real Risks of the Saudi-UAE Feud

Regional rivalry will raise tensions far beyond the Gulf.

Europe’s Next Hegemon

The perils of German power.

Strength Over Peace

Venezuela, Iran, and the dicey politics of military intervention.

The Limits of Russian Power

Why Putin isn’t thriving in Trump’s anarchic world.

There Is Only One Sphere of Influence

America can project power with little constraint—and its rivals cannot.

Trouble Is Brewing in Syria

Sustaining the country’s progress requires a more inclusive transition.

The Free World Needs Taiwan

Solidarity will protect prosperity.

The Paradox of Wartime Commerce

Why states keep trading even in the midst of conflict.

The Predatory Hegemon

Xi the Destroyer

The latest military purge signals China’s leader is entering a new era.

Peace Through Leverage in Gaza

How to limit Hamas’s influence and ensure Israel’s compliance.

America’s Best Chance to Transform Iran

The right way to deploy military threats, pressure, and support for the opposition.