After Trump’s nativism, Biden has the chance to reclaim U.S. leadership.
America and the World
Now Is the Time to End Our 30-Year War in Iraq
The country is broken, but U.S. troops remain.
From Endless War to Endless Operations
When American troops pull out of Afghanistan later this year, a small army of contractors will likely stay behind.
Don’t Joke About the King!
After a royal power struggle, Jordan’s satirists tread cautiously.
How the Pentagon Accidentally Funnels Millions to Iraqi Militia Groups It’s Also Fighting
Leaked documents reveal that the defense contractor Sallyport enriched companies connected to Iranian-backed death squads.
The Saudi Expert Who Hides Foreign Funding When Testifying to Congress
A former Trump official sidestepped a new ethics rule.
How to Get America and Iran Back to the Negotiating Table
The biggest obstacles are neither diplomatic nor technical. They are political.
What’s in It for Women: A Feminist Foreign Policy
Bringing equality into the political decision-making process—and going even further
Business as Usual With Saudi Arabia Is Good for Business
Biden missed an opportunity to hold MBS truly accountable.
In Myanmar, a Young Democracy Comes to an Abrupt End
A coup foretold and what comes next

