Meet Trump's Incredibly Confusing New National Security Cabinet
Establishment hawks will be running the State Department and National Security Council, but Trump has peppered in some antiestablishment mavericks too.
Diplomacy
Biden and Graham Reportedly Schemed on How 'To Go to War For Saudi Arabia'
The Republican senator said it would “take a Democratic president” to commit American troops to defend the Saudi kingdom, according to a new book.
Did the Abraham Accords Pave the Way for Total War?
Many conservatives saw the Abraham Accords as a way to get U.S. forces out of the Middle East. Now the architect of the agreement is pushing for a regime change campaign in Lebanon—and maybe Iran.
Ukraine Is Safer If It Stays Out of NATO
Ukraine’s strategic advantage lies in its autonomy rather than playing into Putin's ploy.
Sanctions Are for Losers
While sanctions fail to change Iran's policies, they inflict severe hardships on civilians and rally support for the regime.
No Malarkey: Even Democrats Think Biden Is Too Old
Plus: A listener asks the editors about requiring gun buyers to pass a psychological assessment.
Sweden Learns That NATO Has Strings Attached
Turkey takes advantage of its new leverage.
What Would It Mean for Taiwan's President To Visit the White House?
It may be a good idea in theory, but it's probably an impractical pipe dream.
Modi's Rotten Human Rights Record Didn't Keep Biden From Hosting Him
"During the visit, Biden could have refrained from deep public embraces of Modi or from emphasizing India's democracy. He chose to do neither," says Michael Kugelman.
Deirdre McCloskey: 'What We Want Is a Nonslave Society'
The economic historian and Magatte Wade, Alex Gladstein, Mohamad Machine-Chian, Tony Woodlief, and Tom Palmer are challenging authoritarians everywhere.
Nothing About the Chinese Balloon Saga Makes Sense
Plus: The French face "le wokisme," a Tennessee "eyelash specialist license" would require 300 hours education, and more...
Today's Iran-U.S. World Cup Match Is Even More Politically Fraught Than Famous 1998 Meeting
Both teams are better than they were in 1998, but the political situation between the two countries has not improved.
The U.S. Is Entangled in Ukraine for the Long Haul
Accountability, diplomacy, and planning are essential for preventing a forever proxy war.
Ukraine Fights On as Western Allies Waver
Ukrainians aren't giving up, but some international supporters are growing pessimistic.
A Classic Biden Gaffe Complicates U.S. Role in Taiwan
Will Xi Jinping just chalk up Biden's latest remarks as an accidental straying from "strategic ambiguity"?
RIP Madeleine Albright, Who Escaped Both Fascism and Communism as a Child
The former secretary of state died today at the age of 84 after a long and complicated career in U.S. foreign policy.
Olympics Remind Us That Sports Build Bridges Where Governments Can't
Engaging peacefully with someone who history says you should hate is no small task, but sports make it possible.
Move Over, Russia: Impeachment Talk Now Turns on Trump Dealings With Ukraine
Plus: Juul under criminal investigation, states pay millions to abortion providers, and more...
China Escalates Hong Kong Conflict By Detaining Consulate Staffer
Simon Cheng Man-kit, a staffer at the British Consulate in Hong Kong, hasn't returned from a trip he took to mainland China nearly two weeks ago.
Trump Wants Israel to Bar Reps. Omar and Tlaib. He Says Allowing a Visit Would Be 'Weakness.' He's Wrong.
Strong liberal democracies can handle criticism.
Does Middle East Peace Require a Two-State Solution or a Palestinian Defeat? A Debate
Should Israel negotiate with Hamas and Fatah, or are they unwavering enemies in a protracted struggle?
State Department Demands Spouses of Gay Diplomats, U.N. Staff Get Legally Married to Visit—Even if They Can't
An absurdly petty intersection of anti-gay and anti-foreigner policies.
Sen. Rand Paul Stresses Nuclear Weapon Negotiations as Key Reason for His Russia Trip
"Diplomatic isolationists" who want to quash any dialog with Russia for partisan reasons are missing out on chances for progress on nuclear weapons and terrorism, the Senator believes.
Rand Paul Blames Criticisms of Diplomacy on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
Paul defends Trump's conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the name of diplomacy.
Surviving the Death of the West: Podcast
Trump disrupts the status quo on trade, diplomacy, North Korea, and pot.
The Logan Act Is Awful, and No, It's Not Going to Take Down Trump's Administration
This federal law is about punishing the speech of political enemies, not protecting sensitive international negotiations.
Putin Warns: Don't Push North Korea Into 'Dead End'
He's right. But he shouldn't leave diplomatic efforts to the U.S.
'Experts' Fear Trump Will Talk to Kim Jong Un, New York Times Reports
But talks, even bilateral ones, offer the best solutions.
The Foolishness of Pursuing Regime Change in Iran
A certain amount of danger is unavoidable in a multinational world. And the dangers of trying to achieve total security are the worst dangers of all.
