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Serbia’s Student Protesters Deserve a Nobel Prize

Serbia’s Student Protesters Deserve a Nobel Prize

The stunning majority victory of the Student List in Serbia’s parliamentary elections on Oct. 25 was a vital reprieve for a beleaguered continent....

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Foreign Policy

Edward P. Joseph

Lula Defies Latin America’s Pro-Trump Wave

Lula Defies Latin America’s Pro-Trump Wave

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Foreign Policy

Catherine Osborn

Vucic’s Reign Is Over

Vucic’s Reign Is Over

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the electoral defeat of former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Brazil’s surprise...

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Foreign Policy

Alexandra Sharp

China’s Overcapacity Has a Mind of Its Own

China’s Overcapacity Has a Mind of Its Own

There is no sign that China’s export juggernaut is slowing down. China’s auto exports, for example, have grown more than tenfold since 2020 and...

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Foreign Policy

Lizzi C. Lee

America’s Least Bad Option in Iran

America’s Least Bad Option in Iran

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Raphael S. Cohen

Could Victory for Netanyahu Mean Mass Emigration?

Could Victory for Netanyahu Mean Mass Emigration?

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Giovanni Legorano

How the 1966 Midterm Elections Presage 2026

How the 1966 Midterm Elections Presage 2026

Conventional wisdom in U.S. politics holds that foreign policy rarely matters in midterm elections. When it comes to the composition of Congress,...

yesterday 2

Foreign Policy

Julian E. Zelizer

5 Foreign-Policy Priorities for Democrats After the Midterms

5 Foreign-Policy Priorities for Democrats After the Midterms

Foreign policy could be unusually pivotal in the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3. Voters are telling pollsters they are angry about prices at the...

yesterday 3

Foreign Policy

Fp Staff

Filming Among the Rubble of Nazi Germany

Filming Among the Rubble of Nazi Germany

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23.10.2026 4

Foreign Policy

Phil Tinline

Why Putin’s Defenders Are Increasingly American

Why Putin’s Defenders Are Increasingly American

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23.10.2026 4

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Adrian Karatnycky

The Real Danger of Big Tech

The Real Danger of Big Tech

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23.10.2026 7

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Howard W. French

Netanyahu Orders Large-Scale Military Operation in West Bank

Netanyahu Orders Large-Scale Military Operation in West Bank

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Israeli military action in the West Bank, Taiwan bracing for Typhoon Champi, and a powerful...

23.10.2026 4

Foreign Policy

Alexandra Sharp

How to Make a Monster

How to Make a Monster

Around 1733, a former manservant to a president of London’s Royal Society sold his hand-illustrated compendium, A Short History of Human Prodigies,...

23.10.2026 2

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Surekha Davies

What in the World?

What in the World?

The U.S. midterms are approaching, and they’re beginning to gobble up airtime. Did you manage to keep track of everything else going on in the...

23.10.2026 4

Foreign Policy

Drew Gorman

Why the ‘Odds of Mischief Are High’ in These Midterms

Why the ‘Odds of Mischief Are High’ in These Midterms

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23.10.2026 2

Foreign Policy

Michael Hirsh

Trump and Musk Are Destroying a Priceless American Asset

Trump and Musk Are Destroying a Priceless American Asset

Science and Technology Elon Musk picked the wrong moment to lecture Indians. Frustrated that Starlink had not been cleared to launch in India, this...

23.10.2026 9

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Fareed Zakaria

What’s Behind Turkish-Azerbaijani Tensions?

What’s Behind Turkish-Azerbaijani Tensions?

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23.10.2026 2

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Sam Harshbarger

Hegseth Could Face Impeachment if Democrats Win in November

Hegseth Could Face Impeachment if Democrats Win in November

Ongoing reports and analysis Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to be in the hot seat after the midterm elections in November, if Democrats gain...

23.10.2026 3

Foreign Policy

Rachel Oswald

Bolivia and Chile Make Nice

Bolivia and Chile Make Nice

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Bolivia and Chile mend ties with a historic state visit, hundreds of...

23.10.2026 2

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Catherine Osborn

Europe Is Asking the Wrong Question About Russia’s Hybrid War

Europe Is Asking the Wrong Question About Russia’s Hybrid War

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22.10.2026 2

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Beniamino Irdi

Netanyahu Calls on Israel to Overthrow Iranian Regime

Netanyahu Calls on Israel to Overthrow Iranian Regime

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Israel preparing for new strikes on Iran, anti-government protests in Serbia, and political...

22.10.2026 2

Foreign Policy

Alexandra Sharp

Trump Puts His Faith in Putin

Trump Puts His Faith in Putin

Ongoing reports and analysis Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report. John is flying solo this week as Rishi enjoys a much-deserved...

22.10.2026 2

Foreign Policy

John Haltiwanger

Brazil’s Sovereignty Is on the Ballot

Brazil’s Sovereignty Is on the Ballot

At the time of writing, prediction markets favor Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro to win Brazil’s Oct. 25 presidential runoff. But only a few months ago, his...

22.10.2026 7

Foreign Policy

Alexander Main

Could AI Disinformation Disrupt the Midterms?

Could AI Disinformation Disrupt the Midterms?

Elections in the United States have been a battleground for foreign adversaries dating back at least a decade, with Russia, Iran, and China all using...

22.10.2026 3

Foreign Policy

Rishi Iyengar

What a New Rebel Alliance Means for Congo

What a New Rebel Alliance Means for Congo

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: A new rebel alliance in eastern Congo threatens to drag the rest of the country...

22.10.2026 40

Foreign Policy

Nosmot Gbadamosi

In India, Rubio Is All Business

In India, Rubio Is All Business

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. The highlights this week: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes a...

21.10.2026 8

Foreign Policy

Michael Kugelman

The U.S. Is Pushing for Ukraine Peace Talks. Is Putin Interested?

The U.S. Is Pushing for Ukraine Peace Talks. Is Putin Interested?

Foreign & Public Diplomacy As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. and European officials Tuesday in Oslo on Oct. 20 to discuss...

21.10.2026 20

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David Ignatius

Xi’s Gang of Three

Xi’s Gang of Three

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21.10.2026 4

Foreign Policy

Deng Yuwen

Witkoff Pushes Putin to Restart Peace Talks

Witkoff Pushes Putin to Restart Peace Talks

Russia’s War in Ukraine Understanding the conflict four years on. Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff...

21.10.2026 5

Foreign Policy

Alexandra Sharp

The Paradox at the Heart of China’s Export Boom

The Paradox at the Heart of China’s Export Boom

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. The highlights this week: Chinese exports make their biggest monthly jump in 16 years, the Chinese...

21.10.2026 5

Foreign Policy

James Palmer

NATO 3.0 Is a Dangerous Gamble

NATO 3.0 Is a Dangerous Gamble

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21.10.2026 6

Foreign Policy

Rebecca Lissner

They Fled Ethiopia’s War. Now, Israel May Send Them Back.

They Fled Ethiopia’s War. Now, Israel May Send Them Back.

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21.10.2026 7

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Theia Chatelle

The West Has a Crisis of Hope

The West Has a Crisis of Hope

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21.10.2026 5

Foreign Policy

Kersti Kaljulaid

Trump Is Making a Mess of Diego Garcia

Trump Is Making a Mess of Diego Garcia

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21.10.2026 7

Foreign Policy

Derek Grossman

The Banking Scandal Upending Brazil’s Election

The Banking Scandal Upending Brazil’s Election

Brazilians voted in the first round of the country’s presidential election on Oct. 4, sending Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro—the eldest son of former...

21.10.2026 5

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Bruna Santos

Myanmar’s Shan State Is the World’s Meth Lab

Myanmar’s Shan State Is the World’s Meth Lab
21.10.2026 7

Foreign Policy

Joseph Rachman

What Does Beijing Mean By ‘Strategic Stability’?

What Does Beijing Mean By ‘Strategic Stability’?
20.10.2026 6

Foreign Policy

Sun Chenghao

Zelensky Seeks U.S. Support, but Is Trump Interested?

Zelensky Seeks U.S. Support, but Is Trump Interested?
20.10.2026 8

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Alexandra Sharp

How Ukraine Is Navigating Trump’s Latest U-Turn

How Ukraine Is Navigating Trump’s Latest U-Turn
20.10.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Keith Johnson

Trump Makes Midterm Pitch to Farmers

Trump Makes Midterm Pitch to Farmers
20.10.2026 5

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Christina Lu

The Conciliator

The Conciliator
20.10.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Rachel Oswald

What if No One Wins the Israeli Election?

What if No One Wins the Israeli Election?
20.10.2026 10

Foreign Policy

David E. Rosenberg

Data Centers in the Crosshairs

Data Centers in the Crosshairs
20.10.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Elisabeth Braw

Myths of Battlefield Triumph Are Destroying the U.S. Military

Myths of Battlefield Triumph Are Destroying the U.S. Military
20.10.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Gil Barndollar

The Conciliator

The Conciliator

Ongoing reports and analysis On the night of Sept. 30, the last day that the U.S. Senate was in session before breaking for fall recess, Sen. Jeanne...

20.10.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Rachel Oswald

Why Is France Perpetually Rioting?

Why Is France Perpetually Rioting?
19.10.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Emile Chabal

In Israel, Election Day Is Just the Beginning of the Story

In Israel, Election Day Is Just the Beginning of the Story
19.10.2026 10

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Shalom Lipner

France Orders Curfews Amid Widespread Rioting

France Orders Curfews Amid Widespread Rioting
19.10.2026 10

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Alexandra Sharp

Europe Is Finally Getting Tough on China. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Europe Is Finally Getting Tough on China. Now Comes the Hard Part.
19.10.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Grégoire Roos

Trump Can Push Past Israeli-Palestinian Paralysis

Trump Can Push Past Israeli-Palestinian Paralysis
19.10.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Dennis Ross