List of Foreign & Public Diplomacy articles
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An armed Israeli soldier stands guard near children standing by closed shop doors. Three Concrete Steps to Advance Palestinian Freedom
Legal reform and structural change may lack flair, but they can improve the situation on the ground.
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A still image from the “AI Iran” YouTube channel, captured on May 18. Iran Is Winning the Vibe War
Disinformation experts need a new framework in the era of AI slop.
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Two men in dark suits stand side-by-side in a large, paved outdoor courtyard. The man on the left wears a bright red tie and looks off to the side with a serious expression. The man on the right wears a burgundy tie and has a slight smile. In the background, a large, multi-tiered circular traditional building with a blue roof and ornate details stands under a pale sky. A person in a dark uniform is visible in the far distance to the right. The Trump-Xi Summit Was Remarkably Banal
A more confident China is happy to downplay presidential visits.
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A man reads his newspaper in front a map of Africa at the Place du Souvenir Africain, in Dakar, on January 27, 2016. The Bureaucratic Tax on Africa Policy
How Washington bargains away its Africa strategy to other regions.
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Rubio, Hamadeh, and Issa stand behind Trump's desk in the Oval Office while Trump speaks with his hands clasped on the desk's surface. All three of the standing officials wear smiles of various sizes, and Issa brandishes a hat toward Trump. Trump’s Lebanon Negotiations Are Breaking the Country
Rather than acting as a good-faith mediator, Trump is humiliating the Lebanese government.
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Women in Tehran are seen walking on the street past a banner that depicts U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Is It Really a ‘Cease-Fire’ if Both Sides Are Still Shooting?
A mediation expert explains why the U.S.-Iran cease-fire is so vulnerable.
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A women wearing a facemask walks past Covid-19 awareness scarecrows placed by Chennai municipality at a market during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Chennai on April 11, 2020. War, Pandemics, and the Struggle for Healthcare Security
Countries must prepare for the dual threat of pandemics and supply chain shocks.
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Two men shake hands, with the Indian and American flags beside them. Rubio Aims to Reset U.S.-India Ties
The secretary of state may face an uphill battle during his visit to New Delhi this month.
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Macron is seen from a slight distance over the heads of soldiers in combat fatigues standing in neat lines beneath a clear blue sky as they listen to him. Macron himself stands at a podium in a black suit and dark tie. French and EU flags fly behind him. Europe Shrugs Off Trump’s Latest Threats
Facing U.S. troop withdrawal, the continent’s leaders feel less alarmed and better prepared.
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A photo illustration shows a close-up shot of a red gift box topped with a large, shiny red satin bow. Attached to the ribbon is a white square gift tag featuring a black line-art icon of a globe within a rectangular frame. In the soft-focus, blurred background, the face of a smiling person is visible behind the gift. How to Choose a Gift for Trump
An expert in diplomatic gift-giving describes the use and abuse of official presents.
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Anti-war demonstrators protest the war in Iran as members of the U.S. National Guard look on in Washington on April 7. The Iran Dilemma Washington Refuses to Resolve
Two goals have been in tension in U.S. policy for nearly half a century.
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A car is seen from behind as it passes by beneath Israeli and United Arab Emirates flags flying on poles. In the background are midrise buildings and palm trees and other greenery. How the Abraham Accords Fueled a New Era of Conflict
Despite promising peace, Israeli-Gulf cooperation paved the path to war with Iran.
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A Star of David made up of black-painted wooden planks stands in a field, surrounded by tall grasses and scattered rocks. Fluffy white clouds drift by against a blue sky overhead. Israel’s Slow War on the West Bank
Israeli leaders seem increasingly comfortable with the collapse of the Palestinian Authority.
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Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh on October 29, 2025. High-Rises Amid the Rubble in Syria
Who is Sharaa’s investment campaign really for?
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Dozens of men stand in a crowd outdoors with serious expressions on their faces. Some of them hold up computer-printed posters with messages such as "Why was Ayatollah Khamenei killed? America and Israel must answer." Another sign says "Muslim world unite!" An Ayatollah for the Aggrieved
For Iran’s Sunni admirers, resistance remains the appeal.
