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Why America Struggles to Build

Why America Struggles to Build

The United States is at an economic inflection point. After an extraordinary recovery from the costly disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the...

yesterday 10

Foreign Affairs

Brian Deese

Would a Peace Deal in Ukraine Last?

Would a Peace Deal in Ukraine Last?

A peace settlement to end a major war can be an opportunity to reorder the world. After the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte in France, European...

yesterday 10

Foreign Affairs

G. John Ikenberry

The Incoherent Case for Tariffs

The Incoherent Case for Tariffs

Less than two months into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has made good—with startling intensity—on his campaign promise to impose...

previous day 40

Foreign Affairs

Chad P. Bown

Iran Could Lose Iraq

Iran Could Lose Iraq

Ever since its revolution in 1979, Iran has cultivated a network of proxies and friends throughout the Middle East. For years, this strategy proved...

previous day 10

Foreign Affairs

Michael Knights

America’s Eroding Airpower

America’s Eroding Airpower

For more than 80 years, a cornerstone of the United States’ military strength has been its unparalleled ability to project power through the air....

monday 40

Foreign Affairs

Stacie L. Pettyjohn

Get Ready for the Next Nuclear Age

Get Ready for the Next Nuclear Age

As the second Trump administration rapidly dismantles crucial elements of the postwar international order, it seems not to have considered some...

08.03.2025 20

Foreign Affairs

Gideon Rose

A Plan for Peace Through Strength in Ukraine

A Plan for Peace Through Strength in Ukraine

There have been recurring strains in the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship under both Trump administrations. The recent Oval Office blow-up between the...

07.03.2025 2

Foreign Affairs

Stephen Hadley

The Limits of a U.S.-China Deal

The Limits of a U.S.-China Deal

In his first few weeks back in the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a split-screen approach to his dealings with China, leaving...

07.03.2025 90

Foreign Affairs

Brendan Kelly