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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 goal of diplomacy should be to achieve a sovereign, independent Ukraine, anchored in the West, and capable of defending itself. That will likely require difficult compromises with Russia, columnist Matthew Kroenig argues.
Can Compromises Create a Sovereign Ukraine?
Successful peace negotiations require concessions. The right ones will strengthen the West.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The goal of diplomacy should be to achieve a sovereign, independent Ukraine, anchored in the West, and capable of defending itself. That will likely require difficult compromises with Russia, columnist Matthew Kroenig argues.
Netanyahu has no choice but to deal with Trump and is too frightened to defy him as he did his predecessors, writes David E. Rosenberg.
How Trump Brought Netanyahu to Heel
Across the region, he has made it harder for Israel to act militarily.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Netanyahu has no choice but to deal with Trump and is too frightened to defy him as he did his predecessors, writes David E. Rosenberg.
FP’s @beijingpalmer.bsky.social takes a closer look at Xi and Trump’s unexpected phone call on Monday.
Decoding the Trump-Xi Phone Call
The leaders talked trade, Taiwan, and—likely—Japan.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
FP’s @beijingpalmer.bsky.social takes a closer look at Xi and Trump’s unexpected phone call on Monday.
Republican opposition continues to grow to the Trump administration’s handling of the chaotic Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, with two senior House members heaping opprobrium on Steve Witkoff. foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/r...
House Republicans Slam Witkoff Over Handling of Russia-Ukraine Talks
Republican opposition to the Trump administration’s chaotic approach to Russia-Ukraine negotiations is growing.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Republican opposition continues to grow to the Trump administration’s handling of the chaotic Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, with two senior House members heaping opprobrium on Steve Witkoff. foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/r...
FP’s @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social and @iyengarish.bsky.social take a look at a geopolitical saga for the ages, featuring outrage from Ukraine’s allies in Washington and Europe, frantic diplomacy, leaked phone calls, and more. foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/t...
Trump’s Dizzying Ukraine Diplomacy
The U.S. president is optimistic about a peace deal, but major obstacles remain.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
FP’s @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social and @iyengarish.bsky.social take a look at a geopolitical saga for the ages, featuring outrage from Ukraine’s allies in Washington and Europe, frantic diplomacy, leaked phone calls, and more. foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/t...
Seasoned observers warn that Trump’s made-for-TV peace agreements are less than they seem.
A Perpetrator’s Peace
From Nagorno-Karabakh to Gaza, Trump’s approach to conflict resolution has rewarded aggression and perpetuated ethnic cleansing.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Seasoned observers warn that Trump’s made-for-TV peace agreements are less than they seem.
Having studied the trajectory of U.S.-China ties over the past four decades, Robert A. Manning is observing subtle changes in Washington’s approach to Beijing.
The United States Is Moving Through the Stages of Grief Over China’s Rise
The Trump-Xi agreement may be a sign the U.S. position is shifting.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Having studied the trajectory of U.S.-China ties over the past four decades, Robert A. Manning is observing subtle changes in Washington’s approach to Beijing.
In all Iraq’s politicking, it remains to be seen whether the new government will simply represent a reshuffling of top posts or whether real change can be brought about, writes columnist Mina Al-Oraibi.
Iraq’s Elections Promise More Politicking Than Change
Perceptions of Washington’s indifference can perpetuate a risky status quo.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In all Iraq’s politicking, it remains to be seen whether the new government will simply represent a reshuffling of top posts or whether real change can be brought about, writes columnist Mina Al-Oraibi.
Durable success in Nigeria will come if U.S. attention is part of a broader strategy to address the drivers of persecution, not just the symptoms, writes Knox Thames.
Trump’s Religious Freedom Agenda Needs to Extend Beyond Nigeria
The U.S. should avoid a narrow Christian focus.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Durable success in Nigeria will come if U.S. attention is part of a broader strategy to address the drivers of persecution, not just the symptoms, writes Knox Thames.
A wave of protests over corruption in flood control projects has piled pressure on the Marcos government.
The Philippine Government Is Creaking Under the Weight of Scandal
Popular protest is keeping the issue of flood corruption in the news.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A wave of protests over corruption in flood control projects has piled pressure on the Marcos government.
Putin’s India visit sends a clear signal on the part of both New Delhi and Moscow that they each have powerful friends.
Will Modi Cozy Up to Putin?
Next week, the Russian leader visits New Delhi for the first time since his full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Putin’s India visit sends a clear signal on the part of both New Delhi and Moscow that they each have powerful friends.
Credibility is the currency that enables robust U.S. mitigation of Chinese tech risks—and flip-flopping burns credibility every time, argues Justin Sherman.
Why U.S. Tech Flip-Flops on China Are So Disastrous
Allies and adversaries alike know they just have to wait for the other shoe to drop.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Credibility is the currency that enables robust U.S. mitigation of Chinese tech risks—and flip-flopping burns credibility every time, argues Justin Sherman.
An ominous cloud hangs over the government’s push for digital sovereignty, which threatens to become a new form of political control and exclusionary politics, argues Muhsin Puthan Purayil.
India’s Fraught Push for Digital Decolonization
Will the dream of indigenous technology be co-opted for political control?
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
An ominous cloud hangs over the government’s push for digital sovereignty, which threatens to become a new form of political control and exclusionary politics, argues Muhsin Puthan Purayil.
There is a sense that even Trump’s MAGA movement doesn’t totally belong to him any longer.
The Wobbling of King Trump
At home and abroad, his autocratic approach is starting to run aground.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
There is a sense that even Trump’s MAGA movement doesn’t totally belong to him any longer.
History shows that a party can fundamentally change the character of its leadership.
When Democrats Rebelled Against Their Own Leaders
Ralph Nader and the Watergate Babies challenged aging House chairmen.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
History shows that a party can fundamentally change the character of its leadership.
Only the Japanese should decide Japan’s nuclear future, writes Bilahari Kausikan. The consequences of their decision could determine the balance of power in Asia.
The Inevitable Logic of a Japanese Nuclear Weapon
Rapid geopolitical change requires an urgent debate in Japan.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Only the Japanese should decide Japan’s nuclear future, writes Bilahari Kausikan. The consequences of their decision could determine the balance of power in Asia.
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The US-Russia plan includes a $300bn signing bonus for the US in the form of Russia's central bank frozen assets - for @foreignpolicy.com I outline how the EU could curb Trump’s interest in the deal if the bloc rushes to seize these assets before America grabs them
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The U.S.-Russia Plan Gives Trump a $300 Billion Signing Bonus
If Europe moves fast to seize Russian assets, it may be able to sink this bad deal.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The US-Russia plan includes a $300bn signing bonus for the US in the form of Russia's central bank frozen assets - for @foreignpolicy.com I outline how the EU could curb Trump’s interest in the deal if the bloc rushes to seize these assets before America grabs them
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FP Live: The Ask-Me-Anything Edition
It’s time for one of our regular Ask-Me-Anything episodes. How is the world navigating Trump’s second term? What trends does FP’s team see as the main geopolitical drivers? Questions from subscribers ...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happening now: @ravireports.bsky.social will take subscriber and listener questions on a special ask-me-anything episode of FP Live.
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This is not a plan for peace. It is a plan for Russian victory and Ukrainian capitulation, argues Christian Caryl.
Don’t Call This a ‘Peace Plan’
If the U.S.-Russia plan for Ukraine goes forward, Donald Trump will be remembered as the Neville Chamberlain of the 21st century.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This is not a plan for peace. It is a plan for Russian victory and Ukrainian capitulation, argues Christian Caryl.
ASEAN has demonstrated that it can assemble a coalition of its members to provide real-world value toward maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN Is No Longer Just a Talk Shop
The bloc is beginning to have some agency—as long as you don’t mention China.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
ASEAN has demonstrated that it can assemble a coalition of its members to provide real-world value toward maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia.
Compared to the relative stability of the Russian war funding, even under intensive sanctioning, the Ukrainian financing regime just looks incredibly precarious, explains economics columnist Adam Tooze.
Ukraine and Russia Are Both Struggling to Finance Their War
Moscow’s situation is better, but new sanctions could do serious damage.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Compared to the relative stability of the Russian war funding, even under intensive sanctioning, the Ukrainian financing regime just looks incredibly precarious, explains economics columnist Adam Tooze.
The fate of the U.S.-Russia plan hinges on the EU’s ability to swiftly seize Russia’s frozen assets, writes columnist @agathedemarais.bsky.social.
The U.S.-Russia Plan Gives Trump a $300 Billion Signing Bonus
If Europe moves fast to seize Russian assets, it may be able to sink this bad deal.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The fate of the U.S.-Russia plan hinges on the EU’s ability to swiftly seize Russia’s frozen assets, writes columnist @agathedemarais.bsky.social.
For decades, the United States was a driving force in the creation and maintenance of international law. Is Washington now passing the torch, or snuffing it out?
Has Trump’s America Gone Rogue?
The Trump administration’s cavalier approach to the rule of law is the end of an era.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
For decades, the United States was a driving force in the creation and maintenance of international law. Is Washington now passing the torch, or snuffing it out?
A new force intended to curb violence and restore public order in Haiti faces the same test as the missions preceding it: whether Haiti’s long cycle of intervention and disappointment can finally be broken.
The U.N.’s Latest Haiti Mandate Is a Rebrand, Not a Rethink
The Gang Suppression Force repackages the same strategies that have failed the country for decades.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A new force intended to curb violence and restore public order in Haiti faces the same test as the missions preceding it: whether Haiti’s long cycle of intervention and disappointment can finally be broken.
Trump’s peace overtures, however imperfect, are the only option that actually could achieve a better outcome than the status quo, argues Emma Ashford.
Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan Is a Step Forward
For Europe, continued war is perhaps not entirely unwelcome.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trump’s peace overtures, however imperfect, are the only option that actually could achieve a better outcome than the status quo, argues Emma Ashford.