Is the World Overreacting to Trump?

It’s Debatable Intervention or Restraint? A Washington debate on pressing issues for policymakers. Is the World Overreacting to Trump? Washington’s Ukraine policy might yield a truce—but tariffs and territorial threats to neighbors could do long-term damage. By Emma Ashford, a columnist at Foreign Policy and a senior fellow with the Reimagining U.S. Grand Strategy program…

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Comrade Trump

Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Comrade Trump Why he’s acting exactly like a Russian asset would. By Edward Lucas, an author and security analyst. U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with energy company CEOs at the White House in Washington on April 3, 2020. U.S. President Donald Trump…

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What Is Trump’s China Policy?

Insider Your all-access pass to FP What Is Trump’s China Policy? Biden policymaker Rush Doshi on changes in the White House and why Beijing may be more likely to attack Taiwan. By Ravi Agrawal, the editor in chief of Foreign Policy. No audio? Hover over the video player, and tap the Click to Unmute button….

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What I Got Wrong About Trump’s Second Term

Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. What I Got Wrong About Trump’s Second Term I didn’t entirely see this coming. Here’s why. Walt-Steve-foreign-policy-columnist20Stephen M. Walt By Stephen M. Walt, a columnist at Foreign Policy and the Robert and Renée Belfer professor of international relations at Harvard University. Donald Trump puts on…

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