Nuclear-Powered Submarines May Be Diplomatically Costly for South Korea
Hours before President Donald Trump announced a return to U.S. nuclear testing “on an equal basis,” he made…
After USAID, Foreign Aid Depends on a Country’s Value to Trump
During his recent visit to Hanoi , U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth inked a new pact with Vietnam…
Trump Created Chance for Pakistan’s Diplomatic Tsunami
It’s hard to say which is a bigger achievement for Islamabad’s diplomacy: U.S. President Donald Trump’s shift toward…
Trump Should Be Wary of Partnering With Pakistan – Foreign Policy
U.S.-Pakistan relations are undergoing a significant shift in President Donald Trump’s second term, which seemed to begin in…
Cricket Controversy Shows Depth of India-Pakistan Tensions – Foreign Policy
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. The highlights this week: The Indian national cricket team snubs Pakistan on…
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Get Dramatic Reset – Foreign Policy
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. The highlights this week: Pakistan’s foreign minister visits Bangladesh as the two…
In Asia’s 20th-Century Wars, Victory Over Japan Was Only One Step
When Hisao Kimura first heard the news that his country had surrendered, he refused to believe it. By…
Trump’s North Korean Diplomatic Options Are Very Risky
U.S. President Donald Trump, in a reprise of two previous summits and one meeting, has said he will…
Why India Is Pivoting Toward China Amid Trump’s Political and Economic Volatility
On July 30, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he was imposing 25 percent tariffs on goods from…
India’s Air Force Is in Crisis – Foreign Policy
More than two months after engaging in brief combat operations with Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) finds…
Quad Meeting in Washington Puts China’s Critical Minerals Front and Center
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report, where at least one of your co-authors is spending the long…
South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung Is Ready for Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump
After months of political turmoil in South Korea, Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was elected as president in…