All articles from Foreign Affairs
For Iran, Hormuz Is More a Weakness Than a Weapon
A U.S. blockade threatens the regime's grip.
How Orban Defeated Himself
Lessons from Hungary for pro-democracy movements worldwide.
The Tech High Ground
What it will take to gain the advantage over China.
The Real Thucydides Trap
Overconfidence could draw America and China into a war.
A Test of Wills in Iran
Trump is still underestimating Tehran’s resolve.
How Congress Can Help Ukraine
The Taiwan Relations Act should serve as a model.
How to End the Iran Crisis
Tehran needs positive incentives, not just pressure.
The Trouble With Permanent Alliances
America’s pacts should have expiration dates.
Why the Cease-Fire With Iran Will Hold
The de-escalatory logic that will shape negotiations.
Europe’s New Defense Core
As America steps back, four countries will shape the continent’s security.
Venezuela’s Treacherous Recovery
The peril and promise of an economic boom in Venezuela.
The Iran War’s Real Lessons for China
U.S. tactical successes should give Beijing pause.
A Last Chance for Hungary
Orban’s mafia state could fall—or cement itself.
How a Cease-Fire Can Lead to Disaster
The first Gulf War’s lessons for what to do—and not do—in Iran.
America and Israel Have Different Endgames in Iran
A Shared Enemy, but Diverging Views of Its Motives and Character.
Don’t Partition Sudan Again
How the Iran War Will Upend the Global Economy
The Iran war risks not just an energy Shock—but also a debt crisis.
A Flawed Formula for Peace in Ukraine
Trump can’t end a war with a real estate transaction.
America and China Can Make AI Safer
Cooperation is necessary—and possible.
America Has Lost the Arab World
Wars in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere have sunk Washington’s reputation—maybe for good.
Avoiding the Next Gulf War
How America’s allies in the region can get out of the cross hairs.
Europe Is Stuck With America
Economic ties will be hard to unwind.
The Iran Shock
The dangerous allure of energy autarky.
How Iran Should End the War
A deal Tehran could take.
Lebanon’s Coming Collapse
An Israeli assault is pushing the fragile country to the brink.
How Iran Should End the War
A deal Tehran could take.