The One Thing That Terrifies Donald TrumpIran discovered his Achilles’ heel—a market slump. Apr 08 26April 08, 2026Article at Foreign Policy
So This, Finally, Is the ‘Trump Doctrine’A property developer who sought to remake skylines in his image is now doing the same to the global order. Mar 10 26March 10, 2026Article at Foreign Policy
No, the International Community Isn’t Dead YetThe “rules-based international order” may prove stronger than Trump—or anyone else—realizes. Jan 28 26January 28, 2026Article at Foreign Policy
Trump posts announcement of ‘framework of future deal’ on GreenlandFollowing his remarks to the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump posted on Truth Social that he and Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte have formed the "framework of a future deal" on Greenland. Co-host of MS NOW's "Morning Joe", Jan 21 26January 21, 2026Video at MSNBC
Putin Has Already WonHe’s exposed fatal divisions in the “West” even as Russians still back his Ukraine invasion. Dec 11 25December 11, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
The Wobbling of King TrumpAt home and abroad, his autocratic approach is starting to run aground. Nov 25 25November 25, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
Why the Democrats Are So LostFor decades, the party has been mostly counterpunching against the right with no real agenda of its own. Oct 15 25October 15, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
The AI Doomsday Machine Is Closer to Reality Than You ThinkThe Pentagon is racing to integrate AI into its weapons system to keep up with China and Russia. Where will that lead? Sep 02 25September 02, 2025Article at Politico
How Did the World’s Most Sophisticated Military Fall So Far Behind With Drone Warfare?The U.S. military is just getting started on transforming the way it conducts war. Aug 27 25August 27, 2025Article at Politico
Donald Trump Is About to Confront the Real Reason the US Keeps Starting WarsThe temptation to use U.S. military power can be great, even for an “America First” president. Jun 26 25June 26, 2025Article at Politico
Israel’s Long Road to Regional DominanceFirst it humiliated the Arabs, then the Iranians—but Israel still needs Trump. Jun 18 25June 18, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
A New Authoritarian Era in the Mideast?By embracing Syria’s Sharaa, Trump sanctifies Arab autocracy. May 15 25May 15, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
Trump’s First 100 Days Reveal a ‘Strongman’s’ Unprecedented WeaknessNo U.S. president has ever surrendered global power so quickly. Apr 28 25April 28, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
Can Technology Save a World Hurtling Toward Disorder?It’s the exact wrong moment in history for nations to stop cooperating—but AI might yet help us. Jan 06 25January 06, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
Trump’s Coming Nuclear AgeThe threat of U.S. withdrawal has prompted countries around the world — from Germany to South Korea — to talk about building their own nuclear arsenals. Apr 11 25April 11, 2025Article at Politico
Tariffs Can Actually Work—if Only Trump Understood HowSmart trade policy could help restore jobs, but the president’s carpet-bomb approach portends disaster. Apr 03 25April 03, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
‘Beyond My Wildest Dreams’: The Architect of Project 2025 Is Ready for His Victory Lap - POLITICOPaul Dans, the ousted director of Project 2025, says he’s delighted that Trump is implementing his agenda after all. Mar 16 25March 16, 2025Article at Politico
On Ukraine, Split the Difference Between Trump and BidenOne U.S. president deferred too much to Zelensky, while the other is trying to dictate terms. Mar 07 25March 07, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
The New Meaning of ‘Munich’After J.D. Vance’s bizarre speech, a word synonymous with appeasement may now signal the voluntary surrender of global hegemony. Feb 19 25February 19, 2025Article at Foreign Policy
NPR's Morning EditionNPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Foreign Policy columnist Michael Hirsh about Kamala Harris’ national security advisers, and how their books suggest a vision for “a humbler status” for the United States. Sep 09 24September 09, 2024Article at NPR