The Obama administration will soon hand over power to a Trump administration that shares some of the very same foreign policy commitments.
Obama, Trump, and the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
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War & Peace
America’s Spiral Into Permanent War Seems More Foolish Than Ever
Donald Trump is inheriting the scariest tools of aggression imaginable. A new book explores their dark legacy.
Bolton, Giuliani: Finalists to Head Trump State Department
The State Department is about to veer sharply to the right.
The Death of the International Community?
The international community is a fragile thing. Will Donald Trump deliver its death blow?
Duterte vs. Washington’s Cold War System
Though better known for his brutal war on drugs at home, the Philippine leader’s volatile, one-man diplomacy could up-end 70 years of U.S. dominance in East Asia.
Hillary Clinton and the Neocons
Veteran GOP foreign policy hawks are flocking to Hillary Clinton. Is it callow opportunism, or a major realignment?
How Washington Turned Ireland Into an International Scofflaw
Irish activists are rallying against the U.S. military’s use of Irish airspace for Washington’s wars.
Who Gains from Colombia’s Vote for Permanent War?
Pretending that everyone wants peace in Colombia ignores the long-term effects of militarism — and the fact that the war benefits many powerful interests, including in Washington.
North Korea’s Nuclear Ticket to Survival
Washington is starting to change its mind about why North Korea has developed nuclear weapons.
Israel’s Blockade of Gaza is Inherently Violent
Every day Palestinians live in fear of another U.S.-funded attack by the Israeli government.