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FP’s Fall 2025 Print Magazine: The End of Development
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What does the future look like for global aid, NGOs, and development diplomacy? Which new approaches in international development should the world move toward? Eight authors tackle these topics in FP’s latest print issue, available to read now: foreignpolicy.com/the-magazine...
The 22nd Amendment might be the most important test for the state of the U.S. constitutional order under Trump 2.0, writes columnist Julian E. Zelizer.
Why Does the U.S. Set Presidential Term Limits?
The 22nd Amendment was nothing but an act of vengeance against Roosevelt, Reagan believed.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The 22nd Amendment might be the most important test for the state of the U.S. constitutional order under Trump 2.0, writes columnist Julian E. Zelizer.
Recent parliamentary elections show that democracy in Syria is still a work in progress.
Sharaa’s Democratic Test
The Syrian president, who visits the White House on Monday, just oversaw his first election.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Recent parliamentary elections show that democracy in Syria is still a work in progress.
Is there a unifying “America First” policy for Latin America? Oliver Stuenkel will join FP Live on Nov. 12 to discuss the Trump administration’s moves in Venezuela and Argentina, and how the rest of the region is reacting.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Is there a unifying “America First” policy for Latin America? Oliver Stuenkel will join FP Live on Nov. 12 to discuss the Trump administration’s moves in Venezuela and Argentina, and how the rest of the region is reacting.
Register here: foreignpolicy.com/live/stuenke...
Register here: foreignpolicy.com/live/stuenke...
The African Union’s feebleness means that the continent is almost voiceless on the international stage, writes columnist @hofrench.bsky.social.
Africa Needs a Continental Body With Teeth
The African Union has become a back-scratching club of heads of state.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The African Union’s feebleness means that the continent is almost voiceless on the international stage, writes columnist @hofrench.bsky.social.
As tomatoes became a popular staple in Egypt’s home kitchens, their “crazy” prices became a fixture of Egyptian life. Read an excerpt of @annygaul.bsky.social’s new book, “Nile Nightshade,” here:
The Surprising History of Egypt’s ‘Crazy Tomatoes’
How an ordinary ingredient became a symbol of collective complaint.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
As tomatoes became a popular staple in Egypt’s home kitchens, their “crazy” prices became a fixture of Egyptian life. Read an excerpt of @annygaul.bsky.social’s new book, “Nile Nightshade,” here:
Carefully maneuvering between conservative and liberal values, center-right candidate Peter Magyar has stayed away from divisive topics and primarily advocated unity. foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/07/h...
The Man Who Could Topple Orban
How Peter Magyar went from a former Fidesz insider to Hungary’s most popular politician.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Carefully maneuvering between conservative and liberal values, center-right candidate Peter Magyar has stayed away from divisive topics and primarily advocated unity. foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/07/h...
Sustained attention, rather than the occasional dance, is necessary to confront Chinese influence in Southeast Asia, argues Hunter Marston.
Trump Is Alienating Southeast Asia
Tariffs and inattention have pushed regional states toward China.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Sustained attention, rather than the occasional dance, is necessary to confront Chinese influence in Southeast Asia, argues Hunter Marston.
As Trump pushes the boundaries of executive power, Congress’s conspicuous absence in pushing back has become all the more glaring.
In Unprecedented Times, Congress Evades Responsibility
On constitutional matters of war powers and tariffs, Republican lawmakers have abandoned the field to Trump.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
As Trump pushes the boundaries of executive power, Congress’s conspicuous absence in pushing back has become all the more glaring.
Conflating the many, tangled relationships between terror and trafficking under the single heading of “narco-terrorism” is a recipe for bad policy, writes Philip A. Berry.
The Use and Abuse of ‘Narco-Terrorism’
From Afghanistan to Venezuela, the misleading term has inspired decades of misguided policies against real problems.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Conflating the many, tangled relationships between terror and trafficking under the single heading of “narco-terrorism” is a recipe for bad policy, writes Philip A. Berry.
U.S. military might can help democratize Venezuela without sending troops, Matthew Kroenig argues.
Trump Should Oust Maduro
U.S. military might can help democratize Venezuela without sending troops.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
U.S. military might can help democratize Venezuela without sending troops, Matthew Kroenig argues.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban showered Trump with praise during his White House visit on Friday in an effort to secure an exemption to threatened U.S. sanctions.
Orban Showers Trump With Praise to Avoid U.S. Sanctions
Hungary hopes that flattering Trump will keep Russian energy flowing to the country.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban showered Trump with praise during his White House visit on Friday in an effort to secure an exemption to threatened U.S. sanctions.
Last week, Chile, Mexico, and Peru announced new steps toward trade integration with Asian partners.
Latin America’s Pivot to Asia
Chile, Mexico, and Peru announced new trade talks at APEC.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Last week, Chile, Mexico, and Peru announced new steps toward trade integration with Asian partners.
A valuable fund of British knowledge helped to lay the foundations for the United States’ post-World War II technological edge, writes Christian Caryl. Policymakers in Washington would be well-advised to learn from the past when it comes to Ukraine.
A Complacent Pentagon Needs to Learn From Ukraine
The Europeans are deeply engaged with Kyiv on defense technology, but Washington is lagging behind.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A valuable fund of British knowledge helped to lay the foundations for the United States’ post-World War II technological edge, writes Christian Caryl. Policymakers in Washington would be well-advised to learn from the past when it comes to Ukraine.
A formalized U.S.-Philippines-Japan partnership offers tremendous potential for deterring Chinese aggression in the Western Pacific, writes Henrietta Levin.
To Counter China, Look to the ‘Other Trilat’
The U.S.-Philippines-Japan partnership needs institutionalization.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A formalized U.S.-Philippines-Japan partnership offers tremendous potential for deterring Chinese aggression in the Western Pacific, writes Henrietta Levin.
After unfair elections and a crackdown on protests, Tanzania’s reputation for peace and stability is on the line.
What Went Wrong in Tanzania?
How the “island of stability” in a turbulent region descended into chaos—and where it goes from here.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
After unfair elections and a crackdown on protests, Tanzania’s reputation for peace and stability is on the line.
Pakistan may be flying high on the global stage, but this can’t distract from major challenges at home, writes Michael Kugelman.
Domestic Challenges Dent Pakistan’s Triumphalism
As Islamabad draws attention on the global stage, it grapples with economic problems and surging terrorism back home.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Pakistan may be flying high on the global stage, but this can’t distract from major challenges at home, writes Michael Kugelman.
Netanyahu, who has yet to own up to any responsibility for Oct. 7, has refused to consider the formation of a state commission of inquiry into the failures that led to the massacre and the war that followed, writes David E. Rosenberg.
The War Is Over for Israel, but the Accounting Has Yet to Begin
Will voters settle the score with Bibi—or double down on him?
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November 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Netanyahu, who has yet to own up to any responsibility for Oct. 7, has refused to consider the formation of a state commission of inquiry into the failures that led to the massacre and the war that followed, writes David E. Rosenberg.
In the United Kingdom, a previously uncontroversial immigration status has become one of the hottest topics in politics.
Britain Is Having the World’s Most Extreme Immigration Debate
The British discourse makes even the Trump administration look moderate.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In the United Kingdom, a previously uncontroversial immigration status has become one of the hottest topics in politics.
Lawmakers ripped into Pentagon policy planning staff in two confirmation hearings this week, accusing the policy office of failing to communicate with Congress and U.S. foreign allies about major defense moves.
Why Congress Is So Mad at the Pentagon
Lawmakers—including Republicans—are frustrated over a lack of communication.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Lawmakers ripped into Pentagon policy planning staff in two confirmation hearings this week, accusing the policy office of failing to communicate with Congress and U.S. foreign allies about major defense moves.
Mali faces the unthinkable: becoming potentially the first country ruled by al Qaeda in the terrorist network’s four-decade history.
France’s Failure in Mali Threatens the World
Trump’s Nigeria obsession distracts from the real al Qaeda crisis in the Sahel.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Mali faces the unthinkable: becoming potentially the first country ruled by al Qaeda in the terrorist network’s four-decade history.
What began as a counternarcotics mission may expand to encompass a campaign against the regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Toppling Maduro Without Boots on the Ground
Trump would be right to try something new against the Venezuelan regime.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What began as a counternarcotics mission may expand to encompass a campaign against the regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Protestors in Madagascar are now confronting the reality that the military—once an ally to their cause—now holds the reins of power.
Madagascar’s ‘Coupvolution’ Is Following a Familiar Pattern
Gen Z protesters now have buyer’s remorse.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Protestors in Madagascar are now confronting the reality that the military—once an ally to their cause—now holds the reins of power.
None of the United States’ allies or Arab partners have signaled any willingness to send troops to police Hamas if it refuses to disarm.
The Desperate Search for Gaza Peacekeepers
Most of the world seems very eager to avoid joining the territory’s international stabilization force.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
None of the United States’ allies or Arab partners have signaled any willingness to send troops to police Hamas if it refuses to disarm.
After being battered by Israel, Hezbollah is working to replenish its badly damaged capabilities.
Hezbollah Is Down but Not Out
Undermining the group in Lebanon requires targeting its networks abroad.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
After being battered by Israel, Hezbollah is working to replenish its badly damaged capabilities.
The sheer economic power of New York City gives the mayor the potential ability to both shape foreign policy and advocate for New York’s interests on a global platform.
A Victorious Mamdani Will Be Forced Onto the International Stage
New York’s global profile gives it a powerful role in subnational diplomacy.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The sheer economic power of New York City gives the mayor the potential ability to both shape foreign policy and advocate for New York’s interests on a global platform.