Add Trump’s Yemen Veto to Obama’s Spotty War Legacy
The president's decision to maintain U.S. support for a disastrous conflict relied on legal arguments crafted by the last administration.
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The Growing Obsession With Linking Iran to Terrorism
Iran has not posed a serious terror threat to the United States since the 1980s. Sunni terrorism, on the other hand, has.
Is Mexico on the Brink of a Labor Revolution?
The Trump administration's new NAFTA revisions and a labor-friendly Mexican president could turn unexpected strikes on the border into a movement that transforms both countries.
The Enduring Power of Neoconservatism
Despite some overuse, the label still means something, and neoconservative impulses remain extremely influential in American foreign policy.
How China Is Outmaneuvering Trump on Trade
President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe has been a triumphant tour, resulting in major bilateral deals.
A Foreign Policy Without War or Corporate Power
To make progress in America, the left needs a coherent international agenda.
The Christianization of U.S. Foreign Policy
Behind President Trump's Twitter theatrics, there's a growing theme to American diplomacy.
Trump’s Golan Heights Tweet Is a Gift to the Far Right
The tweet will help Israel's prime minister—currently facing indictments—to reelection and in all probability lead to violence in the West Bank.
The Amnesia of the U.S. Foreign Policy Establishment
President Trump is not the first president to weaken the international liberal order.
Can American Foreign Policy Be Greened?
Why we need a Marshall Plan to fight climate change
How Regime Change Breeds Demagogues
Economic liberalization can be just as traumatic as military intervention.
The Shameful Campaign to Silence Ilhan Omar
The Minnesota congresswoman did not accuse Jews of dual loyalty. She accused politicians of extreme pro-Israel prejudice. And she's right.
This Is What the Beginning of a Real Israel Debate Looks Like
Before Ilhan Omar came to the national stage, Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer tried to discuss pro-Israel lobbying. They were shouted down.
How Sexism Threatens Peace in Afghanistan
The U.S. and the Taliban are approaching a peace deal. But a new survey suggests a key component of national security is getting worse.
How About Some Candor in Middle East Policy?
Three things Mike Pompeo should say in Cairo this week, but probably won't
A Guide to Saudi Arabia’s Influence in Washington
From propping up Trump hotels to donations from foreign agents
Fighting for Liberalism—and a University
Viktor Orban is trying to force a symbol of international cooperation and academic independence out of Budapest. Why isn't the U.S. doing more?
The Biggest Question Mark for the New Congress
The single most important vote of the 116th Congress will be on trade: specifically, the NAFTA replacement. We have absolutely no idea where the new legislators stand on it.
The Unlearned Lessons of the Beirut Barracks Bombing
35 years later, United States foreign policy is still dangerously indecisive in the Middle East.
Don’t Count on Republicans to Punish Saudi Arabia
They've been capitulating to Trump for two years now. The murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi isn't likely to change that.
