The remarkable rise of isolationist Republicans
Trump’s rise has turned back the clock to the 1930s.
Presidents can’t declassify documents with Green Lantern superpowers
Let’s look at the many, many holes in Donald Trump’s theory of executive power.
Despite U.S. sanctions, the International Criminal Court will keep investigating alleged war crimes in Afghanistan
The U.S. public may not agree with Trump’s move
The U.S. may be close to a peace deal in Afghanistan. Here are 3 big takeaways.
How can the U.S. prevent a civil war and international terrorism while getting out of its longest war?
Marvin Gaye, ‘Can I Get a Witness’: The Week In One Song
Will the Senate get a witness?
Bolton has disrupted the Senate impeachment trial. What happens now?
So much for Mitch McConnell’s plans for a swift acquittal.
Bolton alleges that Trump helped out China’s leader on ZTE. What’s ZTE?
Trump let a Chinese telecommunications firm off the hook after hearing from China’s president
Trump is still pushing for a new nuclear deal with Iran. How likely is that?
Let’s examine the key factors for pursuing such a deal.
Could U.S. actions topple Iran’s government?
Here’s why it would be extremely difficult.
What to expect when you’re expecting a Senate impeachment trial
Yes, there are some rules. The Senate can change them.
2020 is the year to worry about nuclear weapons
The confrontation between the United States and Iran is just the beginning
No, the Trump impeachment inquiry is not a coup
There were four coups attempted in 2019. Trump supported one of them.
David Bowie, ‘John, I’m Only Dancing’: The Week In One Song
John Bolton is given his walking papers.
Here’s why the Taliban might still want to negotiate with the U.S.
It’s riven by factions and losing loyalists to the Islamic State
Trump’s nominated a new national security advisor. Don’t expect that to change much about Trump’s foreign policy.
Goodbye to John Bolton. Hello to Robert C. O’Brien.
The U.S. officially withdrew from the INF Treaty. Here’s what you need to know.
This was a U.S.-Soviet arms treaty, but there’s a China factor.
Why Japan-South Korea history disputes keep resurfacing
The old wounds run deep, making a final and lasting agreement on these issues difficult.
John Bolton is warning of a “Clash of Civilizations” with China. Here are the five things you need to know.
Academics and experts say that the “clash of civilizations” argument is misleading and destabilizing.
Why the Trump administration’s resolve on Iran could backfire
Bargaining this way could make it hard for Iran to head back to the negotiating table.
War with Iran is probably less likely than you think
Here’s what to watch for.
The League of Nations — the U.N.’s predecessor — was born 100 years ago this month
It’s hard to imagine the U.N., and much of today’s international order, without it.
How Huawei could survive Trump
In Africa, basic connectivity needs and lower prices may outweigh security concerns.
Iran’s network of fighters in the Middle East aren’t always loyal to Iran
They are more than willing to ignore what Iran tells them to do.
Trump tweeted there’s ‘no infighting’ on U.S. policy on Iran. But does he have all the information?
Advisers help presidents make informed decisions — usually
Trump changed U.S. policy toward Libya. This is why it matters.
The Trump administration’s about-face on Libya leaves few options in the face of a dramatic escalation of violence.
Attempts to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization have failed before. Why is it returning now?
Trump’s Middle East policy pattern shows disregard for the consequences.
The Trump administration opposes the International Criminal Court. Do Americans agree?
In short, it’s complicated.
Why does it take so long to confirm Trump’s appointments?
The Senate “went nuclear” — but that won’t speed things up much.
Did India shoot down a Pakistani F-16 in February? This just became a big deal.
There are broader implications for India — and the United States
The U.S. revoked the visa for the ICC prosecutor. That bodes poorly for international criminal justice.
If the U.S. doesn’t respect international law, why should other nations?
What the INF Treaty means for the U.S. and Europe
Editor's note: On Feb. 1, 2019, the Trump administration followed
Trump’s challenge to Venezuela’s president could lead to a military occupation. Here’s why — and why that’s dangerous.
President Trump recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the legitimate
Trump plans to meet with Kim Jong Un next month. Here’s what not to expect.
President Trump has announced his plans to meet with North
I testified at the trial of one of Joseph Kony’s commanders. Here’s what the court didn’t understand.
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It’s a big deal that Trump didn’t allow notes on his meetings with Putin
Editors' note: In light of a January 2019 Washington Post
The Huawei arrest made the stock market tank. Trump may not even have known about it.
The arrest and possible extradition to the United States of
The U.S. has pulled back its Ebola response in Congo. Here’s the story.
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Here’s what the Russians think about the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from a nuclear arms treaty
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What the Trump administration’s confrontational approach misses about China
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John Bolton attacked the ICC. Cooperating with it might be a better way to protect U.S. interests.
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Privatizing the U.S. effort in Afghanistan seemed a bad idea. Now it’s even worse.
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Kosovo and Serbia might redraw their border. Could this keep them from going to war?
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The Trump administration’s new ‘Iran Action Group’ won’t work — for these 3 reasons
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently announced that he had created
The Singapore summit’s three big takeaways
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The Trump administration wants regime change in Iran. But regime change usually doesn’t work.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People march in Tehran on Feb.
Will toughness on Iran help Trump with North Korea? Here are three reasons to doubt it.
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This is why North Korea reacted so strongly to Bolton’s mention of the ‘Libya model’
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Can the International Criminal Court investigate the violence in Gaza?
[caption id="attachment_73484" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People run through tear gas May
Experts don’t like Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran deal — or his foreign policy in general
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Trump’s U-turn on Chinese mega-firm ZTE damages U.S. power and credibility
The Trump administration made two very different policy statements on
The U.S.-North Korea summit could be Trump’s ‘Nixon-to-China’ moment
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With (or without) Gina Haspel at CIA, could Trump revive the torture program?
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Last week the U.S. bombed Syria, but not much changed. Here’s what you need to know.
On Friday night, U.S., British and French forces struck three
Here’s what happens when diplomats get involved in religious rhetoric
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Trump meets Qatar’s emir today. But efforts to resolve the Persian Gulf dispute have already stalled.
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Bolton starts today, with a Syria crisis on the agenda. But there are limits to what he can do.
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Those North Korea sanctions might be working. Here’s why.
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John Bolton’s appointment reveals this much bigger problem
Last week, when President Trump announced he was replacing H.R.
John Bolton talks tough on the U.N. What’s his record really like?
President Trump’s selection of John Bolton to serve as his
Four and a half reasons not to worry that Cambridge Analytica skewed the 2016 election
This week, Cambridge Analytica made headlines after whistleblower Christopher Wylie
John Bolton will be the new national security adviser. That doesn’t mean we’re going to war — yet.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/who-is-john-bolton/2018/03/22/cc109486-2e36-11e8-8dc9-3b51e028b845_video.html Thursday evening — two days after the 15th anniversary
Trump thinks a mustache disqualifies you from office. So do a lot of voters.
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Trump’s secretary of state pick could give Putin some very unfortunate ideas
Donald Trump has apparently chosen Rex Tillerson, chief executive of
Israel’s challenge to the International Criminal Court
Israeli government officials have reacted furiously to the Palestinian Authority's
Did the Senate just open the U.S. up to ICC prosecution?
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El Baradei
Foreign Policy's Turtle Bay blog has "an excellent piece":http://turtlebay.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/01/31/el_baradeis_personal_revolution_from_multilateral_bureaucrat_to_populist_patriot on
Thoughts upon turning to the New York Times op-ed page, 10 November 2010
Does John Bolton really believe this stuff, or did John
Unipolarity is what states make of it
"Justin Logan":http://yglesias.thinkprogress.org/archives/2009/01/are_we_doomed.php and "Matt Yglesias":http://yglesias.thinkprogress.org/archives/2009/01/are_we_doomed.php ask a question. American policymakers