Viet Cong soldiers in the fog of the jungle during the Vietnam War in a black and white photograph
Viet Cong soldiers in the fog of the jungle during the Vietnam War in a black and white photograph

The Haunting Legacy of the Vietnam War

Reflecting on one of the first forever wars, 50 years on.

People walk among stacks of sacks as seen through a bullet-shattered glass.
People walk among stacks of sacks as seen through a bullet-shattered glass.

Sudan’s Civil War, Two Years on

What the forgotten war has revealed about the international system.

Mandarin language teacher Liu Mei gestures at the blackboard at the Confucius Institute in Sierra Leone during a class for students in Freetown.
Mandarin language teacher Liu Mei gestures at the blackboard at the Confucius Institute in Sierra Leone during a class for students in Freetown.

The Fight Over Language, From Haiti to Kyrgyzstan

Reads on one of the most powerful tools of imperialism.

Protesters stand in front of the U.S. Capitol holding two signs. They read: "May God Help Us if the Courts Don't" and "Wanted for Treason" with a mugshot of Donald Trump.
Protesters stand in front of the U.S. Capitol holding two signs. They read: "May God Help Us if the Courts Don't" and "Wanted for Treason" with a mugshot of Donald Trump.

Can the Courts Prevail?

Judiciaries are under attack around the world.

A satellite image shows the tiny island of Nauru in the South Pacific in June 1999. The dark blue ocean surrounds it, with a few clouds drifting into frame in the upper right corner.
A satellite image shows the tiny island of Nauru in the South Pacific in June 1999. The dark blue ocean surrounds it, with a few clouds drifting into frame in the upper right corner.

The Islands Caught in Global Crosshairs

Geopolitical flash points, from Nauru to Greenland.

A woman is seen through the high window of a hotel with multiple windows all around her.
A woman is seen through the high window of a hotel with multiple windows all around her.

How the Pandemic Shaped the World

What COVID-19 did—and didn’t—change.

An illustration shows a circular fortress made of shipping containers surrounding a U.S. flag on a pole.
An illustration shows a circular fortress made of shipping containers surrounding a U.S. flag on a pole.

What Makes Trump’s Tariffs Different This Time Around?

A guide to the history and future of U.S. protectionism.

Soldiers stand in rows with their fists raised in salute.
Soldiers stand in rows with their fists raised in salute.

What History Teaches Us About Today’s Foreign-Policy Woes

Wisdom from decades past for a world of permanent crisis.

People walk in a circle while holding onto a railing underneath a giant golden prayer wheel with figures and inscriptions on it.
People walk in a circle while holding onto a railing underneath a giant golden prayer wheel with figures and inscriptions on it.

How Tourism Became a Tool of Statecraft

Countries are using travel to further geopolitical ambitions in key destinations.

Two soldiers in combat gear carefully peer around the corner of a wall while a robotic dog stands at their knees. They look across a desert landscape toward a robotic vehicle in the distance.
Two soldiers in combat gear carefully peer around the corner of a wall while a robotic dog stands at their knees. They look across a desert landscape toward a robotic vehicle in the distance.

Has Technology Really Revolutionized Modern Warfare?

How war in the 21st century has—and hasn’t—changed.

Biden is shown from the side while speaking at a podium.
Biden is shown from the side while speaking at a podium.

An Insider’s Look at Biden’s Foreign-Policy Legacy

Revisiting FP interviews with administration officials, from Jake Sullivan to Katherine Tai.

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A composition illustration shows a vintage joystick with a Soviet star atop it against a glitchy background.

Why Video Games Matter in Foreign Policy

The gaming industry is tied to disinformation, intelligence threats, and more.

An illustration shows a male candidate at a podium with digital wireframe over his face and warning signs floating around his head.
An illustration shows a male candidate at a podium with digital wireframe over his face and warning signs floating around his head.

The Real Risks AI Poses to Democracy

Its threats go beyond election disinformation. But experts say they’re not insurmountable.

Former Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams at the launch of The Negotiators Cook Book. He holds up a plate.
Former Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams at the launch of The Negotiators Cook Book. He holds up a plate.

A Recipe for Diplomacy

Our best reads on international food and cuisine, just in time for the holidays.

Kenyan women protest with signs that read "save the Maasai" and "people not profits."
Kenyan women protest with signs that read "save the Maasai" and "people not profits."

How to Make Climate Action Actually Work

Five must-reads as COP29 enters full swing.

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