EU, NATO Punish Russia for an Alleged Drone Attack on Germany’s Leipzig Airport
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Europe’s response to alleged Russian hybrid warfare, who is…
EU, NATO Punish Russia for an Alleged Drone Attack on Germany’s Leipzig Airport
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Europe’s response to alleged Russian hybrid warfare, who is…
Jordan Sees Bigger Threat From Israel Than Iran
Nearly 300 Iranian missiles and drones have bombarded Jordan during the Iran war, mostly targeting U.S. bases in…
Russia and North Korea Are Scrambling Trump’s Alliance Strategy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision last week to scale down the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise with…
Colombia Earthquake: Disaster Response Tests New President De La Espriella
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: A deadly earthquake rattles Colombia, the…
Why Did Israel Reject the Trump-Backed Hamas Disarmament Plan?
For months, Hamas’s disarmament has been the biggest sticking point in the stalled Gaza peace process. Major aspects…
Suwayda’s Struggle
At the entrance to Suwayda, the Druze-majority provincial capital, symbols of the Syrian state have largely vanished. The…
Geopolitical Fragmentation Is North Korea’s Greatest Asset
For years, the U.S.-led international campaign to isolate North Korea depended on a united front between the United…
Iran Escalates Its Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
Ever since the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states…
Macron Bolsters Ties With Syria as Explosions Rock Damascus
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Syria’s uphill battle for democratic reform, NATO efforts to…
NATO Summit in Ankara Will Test Trump’s Commitment to Europe—Again
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report, where John is getting a much-needed and well-deserved recharge at the…
Iran War: Middle East Is Diverging Between U.S. and Chinese Interests
The term “Middle East” reflects the region’s historical centrality to Western powers. Popularized in 1902 by the U.S.…