The Women and Foreign Policy program’s most recent update of the “ Women’s Power Index ” ranks 193 United Nations (UN) member states’ records on gender parity in political participation ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2025. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Reuters ...

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to determine the fate of millions of undocumented immigrants and could influence how future presidents wield power.

President Donald Trump’s tariff policies create conundrums that challenge his other stated goals of winning the AI race, reindustrializing the United States, and reducing trade deficits.

The Trump administration’s cancellation of President Lai’s transit risks emboldening China.

The failed recall campaign in Taiwan will likely prompt continued political gridlock, raising important questions for U.S.-Taiwan and cross-Strait relations.

Despite ceding power to his son in 2023, Cambodia's former prime minister Hun Sen has continued to dominate the country's domestic and foreign policy. The most recent border conflict with Thailand ...

Edward Alden is senior fellow at the Council on Fore­­­ign Relations (CFR), specializing in U.S. economic competitiveness, trade, and immigration policy. His latest book is When the World ...

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers July 19 to July 25.

President Donald Trump announced trade deals with Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia this week. But the needle may not have moved much when it comes to swaying Southeast Asia from China's ...

Military OperationsThe U.S. military service chiefs discuss the future of American defense strategy, military readiness, and emerging global challenges. The Robert B. McKeon Endowed Series on ...

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