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Foreign-Policy Pragmatism Is Back. So Are Its Flaws.

A new book by a Biden administration official puts a spotlight on the wisdom—and limits—of diplomatic competence.

Foreign Policy · Feb 3, 2021

The United States’ Demographic Revolution Doesn’t Need to Be Destabilizing

But to avoid collapse like the Soviet Union, inclusivity must begin now.

Foreign Policy · Feb 3, 2021

STARTing Over, or the End of the Line for Nuclear Arms Control?

The United States and Russia kick a nuclear can down the road.

Foreign Policy · Feb 3, 2021

There Will Be Another Pandemic. Women Can Stop It.

From the household to the national stage, women play crucial roles in global health systems. Governments should adopt inclusive strategies before another crisis strikes.

Foreign Policy · Feb 2, 2021

What AMLO Really Thinks About Biden

Mexico’s president has been a thorn in the new U.S. leader’s side—but it’s all in the service of a constructive relationship.

Foreign Policy · Feb 2, 2021

Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Penal Colony

He allegedly violated parole—while recovering from the Russian government’s efforts to poison him.

Foreign Policy · Feb 2, 2021

Who Lost Myanmar?

Facing its first major crisis, the Biden administration must confront a failure of U.S. diplomacy orchestrated by some of its own players nearly a decade…

Foreign Policy · Feb 2, 2021

Vaccine Nationalism Harms Everyone and Protects No One

The World Health Organization’s chief argues that hoarding vaccines isn’t just immoral—its medically self-defeating.

Foreign Policy · Feb 2, 2021

The West Must Hit Myanmar’s Generals Where It Hurts: Their Pockets

This assault on democracy cannot be allowed to stand, whatever Aung San Suu Kyi’s failings.

Foreign Policy · Feb 2, 2021

The Myanmar Coup Is the First Test for Biden’s Democracy Agenda

Washington’s response should be swift if Biden expects the world to take his commitment seriously.

Foreign Policy · Feb 2, 2021