Diplomacy & Politics Archive

Trump is often described as an isolationist. But in his own way, he agrees the U.S. should lead the world as the “indispensable nation.”

Biden promised to revitalize U.S. multilateralism. But his U.N. record was a mixed bag, overshadowed by the war in Gaza.

Politically expedient moves to crack down on migration are putting the EU’s guarantee of free movement in jeopardy.

Germany has a long history of imposing border patrols to curb migration. It’s a response to demands for a quick fix that never works.

President-elect Sheinbaum promised that it’s “women’s time” in Mexico. To deliver, she’ll have to break with AMLO’s legacy.

As expected given the outcome of June’s European Parliament elections, the commission shifted to the right politically.

If Harris wins in November, we can expect continuity in her China policy, but with a greater emphasis on human rights.

Low turnout was the real key to understanding Algeria’s presidential election, which was a sign of the regime’s desperation.

Thierry Breton’s resignation as European commissioner for the internal market is noteworthy for a number of reasons.

The student protests that ousted Bangladesh’s PM Sheikh Hasina were the product of a well-prepared movement.

Ecuadorians voted overwhelmingly to ban oil drilling in Yasuni park. Following through will hobble Noboa’s ability to finance his agenda.

The world already knew North Korea was operating a uranium enrichment program. But the decision to reveal it publicly is still significant.

As peace talks continue to falter amid political turbulence in Bangkok, southern Thailand’s insurgency appears to be escalating.

China’s expanding relations with the Gulf states play into Beijing’s broader goals. It’s also catching the eye of policymakers in the United States.

A fragile peace prevails in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. But the aftershocks of the devastating war continue to be felt.

The U.S. just pulled back the curtain on an elaborate Russian campaign to influence the 2024 election in Trump’s favor.

The debate included little discussion of U.S. foreign policy. But Harris and Trump clearly have very different views of Washington’s role in the world.