Foreign Policy

How the vote got so expensive, and what it says about the country’s democracy.

Beijing promises reforms, but won't take the steps that really matter.

Bolsonaro will claim credit for the good news, but his policies may erase the country’s hard-won gains.

Tokyo wants to swerve past Trumpian pitfalls—and get a deal done.

Ukraine’s incoming comedian president has sent mixed signals on Russia. But the Kremlin may not sit still while he figures out a policy.

By seeking to cut Iranian exports to zero, the U.S. president is taking a major economic and political risk.

In the wake of social and economic reforms, some Saudis are speaking out.

In his fight against corruption, Zelensky will face real challenges—not least from his own constituents.

The Ecuadorian president is seeking to broadly reverse Rafael Correa’s legacy.

Beijing promises greener and fairer projects, but it has to keep its promises at home as well.

Massive bombings strike island nation, leaving nearly 300 dead.

Coordinated blasts recall the island country’s violent past.

Recent releases on Richard Holbrooke, America’s hidden empire, and the untold story of Chernobyl.

By idealizing the past, Americans have made themselves unsafe in the present.

While Washington withdraws from multilateral deals, Tokyo has been uncharacteristically leading efforts to save them.

The recent election replayed a similar vote from 1992. And if the historical precedent is any guide, Thai politics are about to get even messier.

The Libyan general was poised to rise to power. Now his unnecessary assault on the capital is alienating key international backers and potential local allies.

Teenagers around the world are protesting in unprecedented numbers—and making governments nervous.

For two decades, Israel’s prime minister has sought to destroy the prospects for a Palestinian state. With a fifth term, he can finally do it.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter directly to Sisi that appeared to suggest security assistance could be in jeopardy.