U.S. Foreign Policy
The Not-So-Quiet American
Pope Leo takes the Vatican where Francis could not.
What the U.S. Military Still Hasn’t Learned From Iraq
It’s hard to win without a plan for the future.
Putin’s Point of No Return
An unchecked Russia will challenge the West.
Spheres by Default
How U.S. concessions are quietly becoming Chinese influence.
How Europe Found Its Nerve
Trump’s overreach has finally forged continental unity.
What the Trump-Xi Summit Won’t Solve
A conversation with Orville Schell.
China Was Ready for the Age of Anarchy
Why turbulence will make Beijing more assertive.
America Has Lost Its Leverage Over China
How Trump and Xi could cement Beijing’s advantage for years to come.
The Illusion of Reciprocity
Trump’s self-defeating trade policy.
Let Iran Defeat Itself
America should end the war but keep up the pressure.