An expert’s point of view on a current event. Biden’s Old Playbook Won’t End Israeli-Palestinian Violence By, a visiting fellow at the Carnegie Endowment and a former advisor to Palestinian negotiators, and, the president of the U.S./Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator. The United States is not responsible […]
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Biden’s Moves on Gaza at U.N. Test U.S. Credibility
Biden’s Moves on Gaza at U.N. Test U.S. Credibility On May 12, as Israel and Hamas exchanged rocket fire and airstrikes, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, participated in a U.N. session aimed at rallying international condemnation of China for its mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims, meant to […]
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Poll: Biden Gets High Marks for Foreign Policy
After nearly four months in office, U.S. President Joe Biden already enjoys strong public approval ratings for his handling of foreign policy. So far, international relations (IR) experts agree: In fact, the president’s approval remains higher among scholars than among the larger U.S. public. In late April, the Teaching, Research, […]
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India Gives Up Its Anti-Colonial Obsessions and Embraces Europe
An expert’s point of view on a current event. India Gives Up Its Anti-Colonial Obsessions and Embraces Europe In early May, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit with his British counterpart, Boris Johnson, followed by a joint meeting with the leaders of the European Union. These two […]
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The Data Show Democracy Is Thriving
An expert’s point of view on a current event. The Data Show Democracy Is Thriving Everywhere you look people are bemoaning democracy’s prospects. Headlines warn about rising Chinese authoritarianism, Russian meddling, and democratic backsliding around the globe. For the 15th consecutive year, Freedom House’s annual flagship report has decried that […]
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A New Era of U.S.-China Competition Begins
A weekly digest of the stories you should be following in China this week, plus exclusive analysis. Delivered Wednesday. A New Era of U.S.-China Competition Begins Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. The highlights this week: Bipartisan U.S. legislation to counter China ropes in businesses and special interest groups, Beijing […]
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Washington’s Blind Spots on Foreign-Policy Crises
A weekly digest of national security, defense, and cybersecurity news from Foreign Policy reporters Jack Detsch and Robbie Gramer, formerly Security Brief. Delivered Thursday. Washington’s Blind Spots on Foreign-Policy Crises Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Security Brief. Happy Thursday! Before we get started, check out this amazing video of the Royal […]
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Abandoning Taiwan Makes Zero Moral or Strategic Sense
An expert’s point of view on a current event. Abandoning Taiwan Makes Zero Moral or Strategic Sense In an essay last week, Charles Glaser set out a case for abandoning any U.S. commitment to defending Taiwan, the small island democracy China routinely threatens with invasion. Central to Glaser’s argument is […]
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There’s No Choice but Negotiation With North Korea
An expert’s point of view on a current event. There’s No Choice but Negotiation With North Korea South Korean President Moon Jae-in is set to meet U.S. President Joe Biden later this week, and even before the critical meet, Moon hasn’t waited to give advice on dealing with North Korea. […]
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The United Kingdom Dispatches HMS Queen Elizabeth to Confront China
An expert’s point of view on a current event. The United Kingdom Dispatches HMS Queen Elizabeth to Confront China For more than 800 years, English naval ships have been launching from Portsmouth, bound for the world’s oceans. Last week, the Royal Navy opened a new era with the departure of […]