List of U.S. Government articles
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Protesters gather in front of the French Embassy. How the West Could Actually Help the Sahel
For years, Western policies have only paid lip service to seeing the Sahel in terms of its own immense problems.
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U.S. lawmakers attend a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Congress Seeks to Tighten Rules on Foreign Lobbying
There’s bipartisan support—but taking aim at the wrong problem.
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The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles on Nov. 16, 2005. Hollywood Runs—and Ruins—U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. films entertain the world—and distort policy at home.
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Herzog and Biden sit side-by-side facing toward each other in front of a fireplace in the the Oval Office. Why Biden Is in a Bind on Israel
There are limits to what U.S. President Joe Biden may be willing and able to do when intervening in the politics and governance of a close ally.
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A U.S. flag waves over the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., on May 8. America’s Love of Sanctions Will Be Its Downfall
Measures intended to punish autocrats are eroding the very Western order they were meant to preserve.
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A competitor dressed as a Spartan warrior takes part in the 2010 Tough Guy race in England, as fire rages in the background. Spartans Were Losers
The U.S. military’s admiration of a proto-fascist city-state is based on bad history.
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U.S. President Joe Biden and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa walk to a working session at the G-7 summit in Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Inside the Desperate Diplomatic Efforts to Salvage U.S.-South Africa Ties
South Africa’s support for Russia after its invasion of Ukraine has incensed some in Washington.
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Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti (center) and Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani (right) attend the opening ceremony of the Defender 2023 military exercise in Pristina, Kosovo, on May 21. The U.S. Should Stand With Kosovo
Washington’s desire for Balkan stability has overtaken its support for democracy, the rule of law, and anti-corruption.
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A closeup photo shows Netanyahu's slightly frowning face with an Israeli flag in the background. Will Biden Finally Invite Netanyahu to the White House?
Seven months after the formation of the Israeli government, the prime minister still hasn’t been asked to visit Washington.
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Soldiers patrol just outside the NATO summit venue on in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 10. A (Mostly Secret) Revolution Is Afoot in NATO’s Military
New defense plans signal the biggest alliance overhaul since the Cold War.
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A protester sits in front of riot police during a demonstration at the Place de la Concorde in Paris on June 30. The Pernicious Delusion of Colorblind Policymaking
From the United States to France, rich democracies are ignoring racial realities—and hurting social policy.
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greet at Alsalam Royal Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 15, 2022. America Is Pushing Its Security Ideas on a Lukewarm Middle East
Rare consensus in Washington is an opportunity the Gulf countries and Israel should not waste.
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Two men sit at control boards inside the control room at a nuclear missile base outside Moscow. Prigozhin’s Failed Coup Was a Blessing in Disguise
In times of political instability, Washington prefers the nuclear devil it knows.
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Police officers patrol a neighborhood amid gang-related violence in downtown Port-au-Prince, Haiti. More Police Won’t Solve Haiti’s Crisis
Gang leaders in the country aren’t independent warlords. They are part of how the state functions.
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A worker wearing a blue body suit, face mask, and disposable gloves reaches out one hand to grasp a sheet of clear plastic packaging material from a table of clamps. Why China’s Tech Dominance Is Not Inevitable
Technologist Dan Wang on the impact of U.S. sanctions on Beijing.
