Foreign Policy Magazine - home page
Primary featured article section
How Globalization Rose and Fell With Nord Stream
The pipeline bringing Russian gas to Europe was once seen as a triumph for borderless business—but Putin’s invasion of Ukraine put an end to that fantasy.
Xi’s Imperial Ambitions Are Rooted in China’s History
Myths of peacefulness belie a record as expansionist as any other power.
Turkey’s Democracy Is Down but Not Out
An invigorated opposition is ready for a constitutional fight.
Where Global Governance Went Wrong—and How to Fix It
International agreements have not balanced our freedoms in the way that they should.
Weekend Reads
A Tale of Two Megalopolises
What new cities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt tell us about their autocrats.
FP Live Events
Join in-depth conversations and interact with foreign-policy experts.UpcomingPastAbout
How to Stave Off a Famine in Gaza
With food, fuel, and medicine all in short supply, who is responsible for providing aid to the millions of displaced Gazans? FP’s Ravi Agrawal will... READ MORE
In the Magazine
The New Idea of India
Narendra Modi’s reign is producing a less liberal but more assured nation.
Is India Really the Next China?
The case for its economic ascent is strong, but government policies still stand in the way.
In Case You Missed It
America’s Zero-Sum Economics Doesn’t Add Up
Industrial policy and subsidies are nothing new and can be useful. But shutting off from the world will have consequences.
Subscribers’ Picks
The Iran-Israel War Is Just Getting Started
As long as the two countries remain engaged in conflict, they will trade blows—no matter what their allies counsel.
New Zealand Becomes the Latest Country to Pivot to the U.S.
Beijing’s bullying tactics have pushed Wellington into Washington’s welcoming arms.
A Tale of Two Megalopolises
What new cities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt tell us about their autocrats.
The Strategic Unseriousness of Olaf Scholz
His latest trip confirms that Germany’s China policy is made in corporate boardrooms.
4 Books to Understand Modern India
Is the world’s most populous country booming or broken?
Visual Stories
Taiwan Can’t Shake Its Nuclear Ghosts
The island’s resistance to a dependable—and desperately needed—source of energy has been shaped by a covert history.
How the Ram Mandir Has Transformed India
To some, Modi’s new temple embodies the revival of a Hindu golden age. To others, it symbolizes the waning of a pluralist nation.