Politics

Analysis Trump’s Tariffs Stretch Security Exceptions to the Breaking Point National security cited for duties on car parts and other imports. By Keith Johnson, a reporter at Foreign Policy covering geoeconomics and energy. Subaru vehicles bound for shipment at a port in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. Subaru vehicles bound for shipment at a port in…

Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. A Truly Patriotic Education Tells Many Stories Trump’s executive orders can’t define diversity out of history. By David M. Perry, a historian and journalist. A visitor looks at art at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. A visitor looks at art…

Analysis Can the Commonwealth Save Canada? The monarchy came to Ottawa’s defense when it faced previous U.S. threats. By John Last, a Canadian freelance journalist and researcher based in Italy. King Charles III blesses a new ceremonial sword during an audience with a Canadian delegation at Buckingham Palace in London on March 12. King Charles…

Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Congress Has a Choice on Sudan Trump’s indifference and aid cuts are exacerbating the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. By Gregory W. Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A man looks on as a fire rages in Sudan. A man looks on…

Analysis Are China and Russia on a Collision Course in Africa? While Beijing seeks influence and prizes a stable investment climate, Moscow is sowing chaos and selling private security services to quell it. By Jessica Moody, a freelance research consultant focusing on political risk and peacebuilding in Africa. A soldier from the Central African Territorial…

Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Europe Must Avoid Becoming a Digital Colony The EuroStack is the continent’s last chance for technological sovereignty in the era of AI. By Francesca Bria, a fellow at Stiftung Mercator and professor at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose in London, and Haroon…

Analysis Why Republicans Hate the Department of Education Broad popular support means that even Ronald Reagan failed at dismantling the agency. A pencil drawing of a man smiling and wearing glassesJulian E. Zelizer By Julian E. Zelizer, a columnist at Foreign Policy and a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. Sign up…

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Insider Your all-access pass to FP Trump and the Business of Big Law The U.S. president is targeting some firms. Here’s how they work. By Cameron Abadi, a deputy editor at Foreign Policy, and Adam Tooze, a columnist at Foreign Policy and director of the European Institute at Columbia University. Sign up for Adam’s Chartbook…