Here are the facts behind Mike Pompeo’s fight with NPR Henry Farrell - January 25, 2020 Either the NPR journalist is unusually terrible at geography, or the State Department has issued a misleading statement.
Trump’s nominated a new national security advisor. Don’t expect that to change much about Trump’s foreign policy. Paul Musgrave - September 10, 2019 Goodbye to John Bolton. Hello to Robert C. O’Brien.
Trump tweeted there’s ‘no infighting’ on U.S. policy on Iran. But does he have all the information? Tyler Jost and Robert Schub - May 18, 2019 Advisers help presidents make informed decisions — usually
It’s a big deal that Trump didn’t allow notes on his meetings with Putin James Goldgeier - January 13, 2019 Editors' note: In light of a January 2019 Washington Post
E.U. countries want to save the Iran nuclear deal. Don’t expect cooperation on U.S. sanctions. Bryan Early - May 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73767" align="aligncenter" width="960"] British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, left,
Should you worry about a U.S. war with North Korea? Not really. Dan Reiter - May 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68001" align="aligncenter" width="960"] North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
The Trump administration wants regime change in Iran. But regime change usually doesn’t work. Lindsey O'Rourke and Alexander Downes - May 23, 2018 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People march in Tehran on Feb.
Trump doesn’t like the Iran deal’s sunset provisions. Here’s how to fix that. Dinshaw Mistry - April 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72643" align="alignnone" width="960"] French President Emmanuel Macron, left, with
Trump meets Qatar’s emir today. But efforts to resolve the Persian Gulf dispute have already stalled. Coates Ulrichsen - April 10, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72019" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with
For Trump, the art of the deal isn’t the art of diplomacy James Lebovic - March 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70326" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People watch a TV screen showing
In Egypt, the opposition is calling for a boycott of this month’s election. Will it work? Gail Buttorff - March 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70354" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Volunteers help voters identify their polling
Trump wants to cut immigration and foreign aid. Here’s how they’re connected. Sarah Bermeo and David Leblang - February 22, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69572" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A girl holds a white balloon
Underfunding the State Department could hurt U.S. exports — and U.S. companies Raymond Hicks and Matthew Connelly - February 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_59710" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Trump administration has proposed a
Ukrainians are protesting corruption — and using a new approach. Here’s how it works. Grigore Pop-Eleches and Robertson Graeme - January 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_67842" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters hold the Ukraine flag and
Here’s why the Trump administration may actually want Congress to pass a new authorization for military force Andrew Rudalevige - November 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66466" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this photo from Nov. 6, U.S.
The 5 things we learned from Trump’s Asia trip Mira Rapp-Hooper - November 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66259" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump and Chinese President Xi
What’s next for the Paris Agreement? Nearly 200 countries meet this week to talk climate change. Jessica Green - November 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65845" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Statue of Liberty replica by
President Trump didn’t pull out of the Iran deal. Here’s what that says about the politics of foreign policy. Elizabeth N. Saunders - October 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64940" align="alignnone" width="960"] Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) speaks during
Gay men and trans women were suddenly rounded up in Azerbaijan. Here’s why. Katy Pearce - October 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49362" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (GREGOR FISCHER/AFP/Getty Images)[/caption] During the last
The Dead Milkmen, ‘Moron’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - October 13, 2017 This week: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson reportedly refers to
Trump’s criticism of the Iran nuclear deal may only lead to more nuclear weapons Nicholas Miller - October 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63941" align="aligncenter" width="960"] News reports suggest that the Trump
Four paths to a ‘strategic miscalculation’ over North Korea Or Rabinowitz - September 27, 2017 On Monday, North Korea’s foreign minister, Ri Yong Ho, declared
Would Trump attack North Korea? Here’s what we learned from his ‘Rocket Man’ speech at the U.N. Mira Rapp-Hooper - September 20, 2017 Donald Trump devoted a significant portion of his United Nations
Five things Trump did on his summer vacation: A foreign policy roundup Elizabeth N. Saunders - September 4, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63164" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump gives an address at
Trump shifted gears on Afghanistan — but what role do foreign policy advisers play? Here’s what the research says. Elizabeth N. Saunders - August 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62694" align="aligncenter" width="960"] This image released by the
Here are 5 takeaways from Trump’s startling nuclear threats against North Korea Mira Rapp-Hooper - August 21, 2017 In international security, there is no area where careful signaling
Why John Kelly can’t tame the White House chaos James Pfiffner - August 18, 2017 Shortly after hiring Anthony Scaramucci as director of communication, President
The big problem with the North Koreans isn’t that we can’t trust them. It’s that they can’t trust us. - August 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62420" align="aligncenter" width="960"] South Korean Army K1A1 and U.S.
Rhetorical ‘fire and fury’ can help the U.S. globally – if the president has enough backing at home Roseanne McManus - August 9, 2017 President Trump is making news for saying that North Korea
No, al-Shabab is not deadlier than Boko Haram. Here are better numbers. Salem Solomon and Casey Frechette - July 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61248" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Somali soldiers stand guard at the
Three big lessons of the Qatar crisis Marc Lynch - July 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60977" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Qatar's foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin
What kind of deal is Trump making with Saudi Arabia? Marc Lynch - May 22, 2017 The optics of Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, where
Can Trump count on Manila to put pressure on North Korea? 3 points to know. Sheena Greitens - May 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58378" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte speaks at
Trump wants to divert aid away from women and the environment Jessica Anderson - May 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58238" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ethiopians wait for food supplies provided
South Korea just elected a new president. Will there be new friction with the U.S.? Andrew Yeo - May 9, 2017 http://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/will-south-korea-have-a-new-approach-toward-north-korea-us/2017/05/10/70c1ff60-34f5-11e7-ab03-aa29f656f13e_video.html South Koreans just elected a new president: Moon Jae-in
What do we know about Russia’s ‘Grand Strategy?’ Andy Akin - May 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57621" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with
Trump had his first big foreign policy challenge. So what did we learn? Elizabeth N. Saunders - April 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56595" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump receives a briefing on
After Syria, is there still a taboo against the use of chemical weapons? Richard Price - April 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56566" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Syrian victim receives treatment on
Trump’s strike is more of the same in Syria Christopher Phillips - April 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56558" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump speaks April 6 after
Trump just bombed Syria. What next? Marc Lynch - April 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56528" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A satellite image of Shayrat Airfield
Putin is waiting to see whether Trump will fund pro-democracy programs Timothy Gill - March 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55557" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Traditional Russian wooden dolls depicting President
South Korea’s president was impeached. North Korea is increasingly threatening. Celeste Arrington - March 12, 2017 Here's what you need to know.
Middle East regimes are using ‘moderate’ Islam to stay in power Annelle Sheline - March 1, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54789" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A day before Pope Francis celebrated
Did Trump and Abe just launch a new chapter in U.S.-Japan relations? Andrew Yeo - February 13, 2017 President Trump got off to a rocky foreign policy start
The Trump administration can’t entirely roll back progress on climate change. Here’s why. Jessica Green - February 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53897" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A glacier in Antarctica in 2007.
Steve Bannon is on the National Security Council. That sends a big signal. Elizabeth N. Saunders - February 1, 2017 On Saturday, the White House issued National Security Presidential Memorandum
Can Donald Trump and the Republicans repeal Obamacare? Here’s what hundreds of forecasters predict. John Sides - January 19, 2017 No item on Donald Trump's agenda seems to have received
New forecast: Rex Tillerson almost certain to be confirmed by the Senate John Sides - January 11, 2017 This morning, Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, ExxonMobil chief
What will Trump change about trade relations with China? Here’s what you need to know. Roselyn Hsueh - January 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_50866" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A container area is seen at
U.S.-Venezuela relations will probably deteriorate under Trump. Ask ExxonMobil why. Timothy Gill - December 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51878" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S.
What does Putin really want? Trump’s presidency will show us. Yuval Weber - December 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51837" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A billboard by a pro-Serbian movement
Would President Trump go to war to divert attention from problems at home? Dennis Foster - December 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51440" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives
Trump may be borrowing Nixon’s ‘back channel’ strategy in his contacts with Russia Richard Moss - December 16, 2016 News that the president-elect’s son, Donald Trump Jr., met with
A Trump-Duterte bromance would be complicated — but so are U.S.-Philippine ties Victoria Reyes - December 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51364" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Police crack down on anti-U. S.
Trump’s secretary of state pick could give Putin some very unfortunate ideas Jeff Colgan - December 13, 2016 Donald Trump has apparently chosen Rex Tillerson, chief executive of