It's Debatable
Intervention or Restraint? A Washington debate on pressing issues for policymakers.
Who Were the Winners and Losers of 2024?
Matt and Emma take a look back at a turbulent year in global politics.
Are Democracies Doomed to Gridlock and Dysfunction?
From France to South Korea, U.S. democratic allies are descending into political chaos.
What Trump’s Win Will Mean for NATO, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran
Foreign policy might have mattered in the election after all—but mainly in Michigan.
Do U.S. Voters Even Care About Foreign Policy?
The parties seem to be realigning on questions of war and peace, but it’s not clear how consequential the results will be for anxious allies in Europe and Asia.
Will the U.S. Election Make a Difference to U.S. Foreign Policy?
Harris and Trump may sound similar when it comes to the Middle East, but their policies could diverge significantly on Ukraine.
Is Confronting Hezbollah or De-Escalating Likelier to Bring Peace?
As the Middle East teeters on the brink of a wider war, Washington is calling for a cease-fire in Lebanon, while Israel seeks a knockout blow.
Did Trump Win the Foreign-Policy Debate?
Harris gave a better performance, but when it comes to questions of deterrence and the war in Ukraine, the former president was arguably more convincing.
Does Harris Have a Foreign Policy?
The Democratic National Convention did not shed much light on what a Harris administration’s global outlook would be.
Will Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Turn the Tide?
Kyiv’s risky incursion could be game-changing—or allow Russia to entrench its gains in Donetsk.
Is Israel Making Itself Safer?
An assassination in Tehran could restore deterrence—or escalate into a deadly regional war.
Will an Assassination Attempt and VP Announcement Help Trump Win?
As more analysts predict a GOP victory, the prospect of a Trump-Vance administration has worried many U.S. allies.
Does NATO Have a Future?
As the alliance’s leaders gather in Washington, the prospect of a second Trump administration looms large.
What Will Elections in France, Iran, and the U.K. Mean for U.S. Foreign Policy?
As more countries prepare to go to the polls, Julian Assange is freed and Vladimir Putin cozies up to Kim Jong Un.
Is Europe’s Turn to the Right Here to Stay?
Right-wing populists did well in the EU Parliament elections. Now France’s president is testing the public’s appetite for being governed by them.
Is Biden Blowing It in Gaza and Ukraine?
Washington seems to keep moving the goalposts—but it isn’t bringing stability in either conflict, or electoral benefits at home.
