The Biden Agenda
A sortable guide to the administration’s policies—and the people putting them into practice.
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Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Is an Economic Disaster in the Making
A promising tech transformation may be disrupted by the president’s ego.
Afghan Interpreters in the Crossfire of U.S. Pullout
Future U.S. partners will have to “think twice” about helping the Pentagon if Biden isn’t able to grant visas to Afghan interpreters, lawmakers said.
Is India Spilling Its State Secrets?
The government is declassifying some archives, but it will retain control of public understanding.
Khamenei Wants a Nuclear Deal Before Rouhani Leaves
Blame will go to the departing president while praise will go to his handpicked successor.
Shadow Government
A front-row seat to the Republicans' debate over foreign policy, including their critique of the Biden administration.
The United States Needs Central Asian Partners to Protect Afghanistan’s Future
Ambitious post-withdrawal hopes can’t be achieved without bases nearby.
How to Close the Gender Gap in Peace Talks
Women’s representation is critical to lasting peace, but they are losing ground at the negotiating table.
Women Are the Key to Israel’s Government
One of the few things holding the motley coalition together is a focus on women’s rights.
How Sisi Beat Biden’s Human Rights Policy
Egypt is again proving useful to the United States—for now.
El Salvador Is Printing Money With Bitcoin
Nayib Bukele doesn’t want to ditch dollars. He just wants his own.
The Islamic State Resurges in Mozambique
What happens there could decide the fate of terrorism—or peace—in Africa.
The Lab Leak Theory Doesn’t Hold Up
The rush to find a conspiracy around the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins is driven by narrative, not evidence.
Modi’s Vaccination Fumbles Leave India Behind in Race Against COVID-19
As the country opens up, a third wave looms.
The Perils of the Iranian Presidency
Most meet unhappy endings. Here’s why Ebrahim Raisi might avoid a similar fate.
Peru’s New President Isn’t as Radical as He Looks
Pedro Castillo ran as an anti-establishment leftist. Here’s why he won’t govern like one.
Climate Policies Could Hand Power and Profits Back to OPEC
The Western rush to replace oil has Gulf producers laughing all the way to the bank.
Biden’s Worried About Ukraine’s China Fling
Beijing is snapping up Ukrainian defense firms. That bodes ill for the would-be NATO member.
Biden’s Plan to Cooperate With Europe on Tech
The United States urgently wants to persuade its allies to turn away from digital autonomy.
‘Responsibility to Protect’ Is One More Casualty of the Syrian War
The conflict’s impact on the world’s ability to prevent atrocities will be felt for years to come.
It’s the Roads, Stupid
Armed checkpoints along key trade routes are the key to financing rebel groups and insurgencies around the world.
Tom Tugendhat Is the British MP China Hates Most
A stalwartly anti-Beijing figure doesn’t quite fit his party’s mold.
In the Magazine
In the Magazine
The Biden 100-Day Progress Report
We asked 25 experts to grade the administration’s start on foreign policy
Janet Yellen and Mario Draghi Have One Last Job
The U.S. treasury secretary and the Italian prime minister have spent decades shaping this economy. But can they control what comes next?
How Biden Will—and Won’t—Battle the Pentagon
What the new president really thinks about the military—and what the military really thinks about him.
The Most Vital 100 Days Since FDR
Just like Roosevelt, Biden must show that government still works.
A FOCUS ON RACE AND FOREIGN POLICY
Why Is Mainstream International Relations Blind to Racism?
Ignoring the central role of race and colonialism in world affairs precludes an accurate understanding of the modern state system.
When Did Racism Become Solely a Domestic Issue?
International relations theorists once explored racism. What has the field lost by giving that up?
We Don’t Have the Words to Fight Anti-Asian Racism
Tangled questions of Asian identity need answers that aren’t defined by U.S. terminology alone.
As America Seeks Racial Justice, It Can Learn From Abroad
Other countries offer good lessons for acknowledging and redressing past wrongs.
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The Month in World Photos
May brought an explosion of violence in Israel and Gaza—plus volcanic eruptions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, “sea snot” in Turkey, and the delivery of COVID vaccines around the world.
The Global Gag Rule’s Long Shadow in Pakistan
Biden repealed major restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance, but anti-abortion ideology still limits crucial reproductive care in the places that need it most.
