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The European Union and Canada retaliate against Washington’s latest trade measures with a slew of tariffs. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/12/u...

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U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia make major headway, as Kyiv agrees to a 30-day truce (pending Russian approval) and Washington agrees to lift its pause on all military aid to Ukraine. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/11/u...

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Canada’s Liberal Party taps Mark Carney, a former central banker, to be the country’s next prime minister. His top priority: countering U.S. President Donald Trump. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/10/c...

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U.S. President Donald Trump stops short of denouncing Moscow’s large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/07/t...

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As U.S. President Donald Trump considers a major NATO policy shift, European leaders seek new ways to defend Ukraine and the continent without U.S. security guarantees. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/06/u...

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The White House is tired of being NATO’s security blanket. Trump’s 5 percent proposal would bring in an extra $4.26 trillion. But experts told @foreignpolicy.com that such a strategy may not be effective—or even feasible. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/06/n...

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Beijing raises next year’s military budget to assert its dominance on the world stage. But sluggish economic growth remains a key concern for China. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/05/c...

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U.S. President Donald Trump plunges Washington into a trade war with Canada, Mexico, and China. Retaliatory actions are expected or are already incoming. W/ @lilipike.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/04/t...

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for a “coalition of the willing” to back Ukraine in its war against Russia. But a lack of U.S. security guarantees could hinder the European-led effort. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/03/s...

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White House talks between Trump and Zelensky collapse, leaving a critical minerals deal in limbo, U.S. politicians on both sides of the aisle shocked, and foreign leaders rallying around Kyiv. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/28/z...

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine. But U.S. President Donald Trump remains adamant that Europe’s defense is not Washington’s job. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/27/s...

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Unannounced Chinese military exercises near Taiwan’s largest port raise fears of future provocations against Taipei. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/26/t...

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London announces a plan to increase defense spending in light of greater threats to European security and Trump’s demand for greater burden-sharing in NATO. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/25/u...

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French President Emmanuel Macron seeks security guarantees for Ukraine. But U.S. President Donald Trump appears friendlier with the Kremlin. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/24/t...

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A botched hostage release threatens to unravel Israel’s precarious cease-fire deal with Hamas. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/21/i...

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Trump’s top foreign diplomat skips the G-20 summit in South Africa over Pretoria’s land ownership act. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/20/r...

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U.S. President Donald Trump is parroting Kremlin propaganda, calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” and sidling closer to Moscow. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/19/t...

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NATO members worry that Europe is being sidelined from Russia-Ukraine peace talks after top U.S. officials meet with a Russian delegation in Riyadh. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/18/r...

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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance offers mixed messaging on just how far the White House is prepared to go to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/14/v...

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Reality dating shows—popular for their pot-stirring entanglements—provide a rare geopolitical lens into family, gender, and (of course) love. FP’s roundup on the global state of romance is a must read on Valentine’s Day. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/14/r...

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“No more, no less.” Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs will have sweeping ramifications on global trade. Reporting with @lilipike.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/13/t...

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers a stark message to NATO allies by placing the onus of Ukraine’s security on Europe. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/12/r...

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King Abdullah II offers U.S. President Donald Trump vague answers on how best to help Palestinians in Gaza while opposing mass displacement there. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/11/j...

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Hefty U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will likely affect several countries, but none more so than Trump’s so-called 51st state: Canada. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/10/t...

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If you haven't read @lilipike.bsky.social's magnum opus on the legacy of Biden's China policy for @ForeignPolicy, you're missing out foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/06/b...

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Panama appeases U.S. demands to minimize alleged Chinese influence over the Panama Canal by leaving Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/07/c...

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Israel orders its army to prepare to allow the mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza. Legal experts and rights activists have said such actions would amount to ethnic cleansing. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/06/t...

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal sparks outcry among foreign leaders and key Republican figures, who warn that such a plan would destabilize the region. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/05/t...

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Trump and Netanyahu prioritize Phase 2 of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal during talks at the White House. But the leaders remain divided over what the war’s final outcome should look like. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/04/t...

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Eleventh-hour deals postpone U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Mexico and Canada. But a potential U.S.-China trade war still looms. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/03/t...

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A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's sweeping pause on federal grants and foreign aid, relieving anxiety for millions of people in the United States and abroad. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/28/u...

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U.S. President Donald Trump ended his first day in office with 26 executive orders in an effort to foster his America First global agenda. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/21/d...

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Tough Western sanctions are pushing Moscow and Tehran closer together with a cooperation pact that bolsters military collaboration. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/17/r...

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Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition if his cabinet approves a cease-fire deal with Hamas. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/16/i...

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466 days later, Israel and Hamas prepare to approve a cease-fire and hostage release deal. Here’s what you need to know: foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/15/i...

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Hamas approves a cease-fire and hostage release draft deal. But internal dissent among top Israeli ministers could still threaten talks. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/14/i...

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The next few days will be crucial for negotiators as Israel and Hamas close in on a cease-fire and hostage release deal. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/13/i...

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From unprecedented tariffs to peace talk negotiations, Trump 2.0 will likely be another black swan presidency—and vastly different from his first term. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/03/t...

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2024 was a year of record-breaking elections, but 2025 may bring even more unexpected results. Here are the top 12 confirmed elections that @ForeignPolicy thinks you should be keeping an eye on, with master-class analysis from @ameakem.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/02/t...

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From prison fights to diamond mining, here are @ForeignPolicy's 2024 holiday book recommendations. Personally, I suggest everyone pick up The Bone Season by @say_shannon for a gritty, dystopian epic. foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/23/h...

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A barrage of Russian ballistic missiles, drone strikes, and cyberattacks targets vital Ukrainian infrastructure, including foreign embassies in Kyiv. foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/20/r...

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French President Emmanuel Macron appears eager to name Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s replacement. But lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for Macron’s ouster as well. foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/05/f...

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol invoked martial law. A few hours later, an emergency parliamentary vote forced Yoon to rescind the order. Here’s what we expect to happen next: foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/03/s...

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Thousands of displaced civilians begin their treks home to mark the first day of an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire. Now, diplomatic efforts train their sights on Gaza, where Hamas has signaled that it’s ready for serious negotiations. foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/27/i...

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After more than 13 months of deadly cross-border attacks, Israel approves a cease-fire deal with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/26/i...

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Israel’s cabinet will convene on Tuesday to vote on an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal. But officials worry that continued cross-border strikes could still derail truce talks. foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/25/i...

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While the practical implications may be limited, the ICC arrest warrants could complicate ongoing cease-fire negotiations for the war in Gaza foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/21/i...

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For the first time, Russian officials have revealed which issues will likely drive Moscow’s cease-fire negotiations with Ukraine—and what topics are absolute non-starters. foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/20/r...

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