List of Foreign & Public Diplomacy articles
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An aerial view shows a road clogged to the horizon with people. At left is the ocean and at right a war-devastated landscape. What Trump’s Gaza Plan Means for the World
FP asked 10 writers to respond to the U.S. president’s shock announcement.
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Trump looks off to the right under rays of sunlight. Trump Is Behaving a Lot Like Beijing
The U.S. president’s designs on Gaza and other territories mirror China’s failed wolf warrior diplomacy.
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A crowd of people are seen in the foregrojund as they look at a large missile in the distance. Trump Returns to ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Iran
The U.S. president signed a memo directing agencies to enforce existing sanctions on the country, but his statements suggest he’s open to talks.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio boards a plane en route to El Salvador in Panama City. Merging USAID and State Could Make the U.S. Less Secure
Similar attempts to combine development and diplomacy worldwide have had mixed results.
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The DeepSeek logo is seen on a mobile screen, with copies of the screen reflected around the phone. What DeepSeek Revealed About the Future of U.S.-China Competition
Washington faces a daunting but critical task.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands next to U.S. President Donald Trump. Good Optics But Empty Pockets
Netanyahu should lower expectations ahead of his meeting with Trump.
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The container ship Gunde Maersk sits docked at the Port of Oakland on June 24, 2024 in Oakland, California. How Denmark Can Hit Back Against Trump on Greenland
The White House is threatening a close ally with a trade war or worse—but Copenhagen has leverage that could inflict instant pain on the U.S. economy.
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A man walks into the courtyard of a war-torn mosque in Omdurman on Nov. 1, 2024. Only Trump Can Make Peace in Sudan
He enlisted Khartoum in the Abraham Accords and delisted it as terrorist sponsor. With his leverage over regional powers, he could end the war.
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A youth performs a trick on a skateboard under a banner congratulating U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on winning the U.S. presidential election, in Jerusalem on Nov. 7, 2024. Israel Isn’t Serious About the Gaza Cease-Fire. Nor Is Trump.
All indications suggest that Netanyahu plans to return to war—and Washington is unlikely to stand in his way.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Feb. 25, 2020. It’s Time for a U.S.-India Trade Deal
This time around, Modi and Trump should seize the opportunity to strike a substantial bilateral agreement.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik listens as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at the House Republicans Conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 13, 2024. What to Expect at Elise Stefanik’s Confirmation Hearing
The U.N. ambassador-nominee might face questions about Trump’s threats to U.S. allies, relations with Russia on the Security Council, and more.
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Gloved hands hold a sign that says "Keep Tiktok." The Supreme Court can be seenin the background. The TikTok Ban Looms
The Supreme Court has upheld the ban. Here’s what to know about the popular social media app’s future.
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Members of the Iranian paramilitary women's Basij forces wear masks of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump during an anti-Israel rally in Tehran on Jan. 10. Will Trump Strike Iran or Strike a Deal?
The new administration faces a changed regional environment, which could make dealmaking more appealing than a renewed sanctions campaign.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he arrives for a meeting at Villa Madama for talks with European counterparts on bringing stability to Syria, seen in Rome on Jan. 9. Team Biden’s Farewell Tour
Top administration officials seek to bolster allies and shore up Ukraine in their final swings through Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu He shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office. To the left are several people sitting or taking photos. How Trump Could Strike a Trade Deal With China
A Phase Two negotiation isn’t out of the question. Washington must get it right this time.