The Beautiful Game and the Ugly War
Iran, the World Cup, and FIFA's Gold-Plated Peace Prize Published May 26, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June…
Foreign Policy (36)
Coverage of U.S. foreign policy decisions, international relations, military actions, and the impact of aid cuts on global health and security.
The War Presidency: A Pattern, and Its Price — Part One: Carter to Clinton
"The operation's failure contributed to his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, paving the way for Ronald Reagan's administration." —…
What the Dead Are Worth
"God created war so that Americans would learn geography." — attributed to Mark Twain The negotiation over what the United…
Iran Got What It Came For
"He's a very difficult guy, and to be honest with you, he should be very thankful to us for doing…
Trump Built His Own Cage. Iran Is Handing Him the Key
"Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across." — Sun Tzu, The Art of War A face-saving exit is…
Water as a Weapon
"In no event shall combatants attack, destroy, remove, or render useless waters and water installations indispensable for the health and…
