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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Islamic State
Hillary Clinton: A Hawk in the Wings
After a mere eight years in which diplomacy narrowly edged out militarism, the foreign policy elite rallying around Clinton has forgotten the lessons of the George W. Bush era.
Syria as Metaphor
When states dream, is Syria their nightmare?
Tunisia: New Leaders, Old Challenges
Tunisia remains a beacon of hope in the region, but it needs money to build up its political institutions not its military.
NATO’s Expiration Date
Problems with Turkey, Eastern Europe, and Donald Trump could tear the rickety alliance apart at the seams.
Turkey’s Coup: Winners & Losers
Shifting alignments in the aftermath of the failed coup could bring peace to Yemen and Syria—but only if regional leaders can agree on some rules.
Khizr Khan’s Son Sacrificed His Life for a War That Never Should’ve Happened
Clinton’s rhetoric on the Muslim world might be friendlier than Trump’s, but her record is much bloodier.
The Right Way to Defeat Terrorism
The military can’t defeat the Islamic State. We must look instead at the sources of ISIS support.
Islamic Extremism Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Marine Le Pen
With no weapons or explosives used, the Nice attack was reminiscent of 911.
Patience Not a Virtue with the Islamic State
The longer the Islamic State remains a viable force, the more likely it is to get its hands on nuclear materials.