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Democracy & Governance
The Iran War Is Becoming an Election Issue
For American voters, a foreign-policy crisis is increasingly colliding with the cost of living, congressional power, and the 2026 midterms.
Lula, Trump and The Limits of a New Monroe Doctrine
Brazil’s too big and powerful for Trump to easily push it around.
Foreign Policy Crisis Points Awaiting the Next Generation of Progressive Lawmakers
The next Congress may see a record crop of progressive lawmakers. Here are some of the global issues they’ll need to confront.
American Mining Corporation Wins Partial Victory in Lawsuit Against Mexico
An international tribunal awarded only a fraction of the firm’s original claim, but Mexico’s struggle against corporate legal threats continues.
Donald Trump Unlikely to Meet Kim Jong Un
The U.S. president wants a political spectacle while the North Korean leader is looking for concrete benefits.
Will Trump Grab a French Island?
The U.S. president’s cartographic bid for Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon has prompted a united front from the leaders of Canada and France.
Odyssey of a Revolution
A review of Eddie Quitoriano’s new book, Deeper Ground, Darker Shadows.
First Principles for a New Progressive Foreign Policy
A new wave of progressive, left-wing, and socialist candidates and elected officials face an enormous challenge in articulating a foreign policy for the future. Here’s a start.
Washington Keeps Abbas from the UN, Again
The Trump administration is violating its obligations, and the Palestinian Authority can’t do much about it.