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How Iran Defied the U.S. to Become an International Power

Despite decades of Western pressure, Tehran poses a greater threat to U.S. interests thanks to its ties to Russia and China

Latest Foreign Policy

Does Biden Understand Netanyahu’s Aims in Gaza?

Dennis Ross, a longtime Middle East negotiator, on the competing interests stymieing a hostage deal—and a possible end to the war.

Biden signs off $95 bn foreign military spending bill

The package includes $61 billion for Ukraine, with funds destined for purchase of weapons and military equipment

Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says

“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said of the House-approved aid bill.

House Approves Long-Stalled Ukraine Aid

Measure heads to Senate over GOP opposition; Israel, Taiwan, TikTok provisions also pass

US house speaker announces ‘new axis of evil’

Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington DC, January 17, 2024 ©  AFP / Brendan Smialowski

House Speaker Plans Separate Ukraine, Israel Aid Votes to Overcome Deadlock

By splitting up Senate bill, Mike Johnson aims to bypass GOP opposition on funding for Kyiv

Mike Johnson unveils complex plan for Israel and Ukraine aid as pressure rises

Speaker rejects pressure to approve package sent over by Senate, leaving its path to passage deeply uncertain

Mutual Frustrations Arise in U.S.-Ukraine Alliance

Ukrainian officials are disheartened about stalled aid. The Pentagon wants Kyiv to heed its advice on how to fight.

Ukraine’s first lady declines State of the Union invitation

The White House had intended for Olena Zelenska to sit near first lady Jill Biden and Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, who is viewed with some skepticism in Ukraine.

Why Is Trump Trying to Make Ukraine Lose?

The former president isn’t in office—but is still dictating U.S. policy.

Senate passes aid bill for Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine

The House speaker has suggested it's not likely to get a vote in his chamber.

Trump urges Republicans to reject Senate deal on border measures, Ukraine aid

Former US president Donald Trump urged Republicans Monday to reject a bipartisan Senate deal trading tough new border security measures for $60 billion in Ukraine funding and other national security priorities.

America’s shuttle diplomacy to wind down the war in Gaza

And maybe to bring a lasting peace, too

US reimposes sanctions on Venezuela for banning Maduro opponents

The United States warned Tuesday it will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector, relaxed under a reconciliation deal, after opponents to President Nicolas Maduro were barred from running against him.

US agrees to sell Turkey jets after Ankara approves Sweden’s Nato bid


Western allies view Stockholm as a vital bulwark against Russian aggression in Europe

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