Foreign Policy in Focus

Latin America itself got scarcely a mention in the U.S. presidential campaign, but a new generation of voters has put it on the agenda.

A major change that has taken place in East-Central Europe in the last few years is the emergence of a new left.

The Obama administration gave Israel the go-ahead to escalate in Gaza.

Obama’s real legacy could be accepting America’s changing place in the world.

The Netanyahu administration stands poised to use Iran’s real or imagined influence over Hamas, as well as Iron Dome’s effectiveness, as justification for attacking Iran.

Israeli last to know that his negotiations with Ahmed Jabari were as doomed as the man.

To Israel, Gaza stands in for Iran as an attack surrogate.

The U.S. government has decided to lift the economic and diplomatic pressure that made reform in Burma possible.

A Southeast Asian radical looks back on China’s transformation.

The vapidity that often characterizes social media makes it the perfect vehicle to advertise the IDF’s senseless attacks on Gaza.

The Arab Awakening has made short work of Hamas’ longstanding alliance with Bashar al-Assad.

Ahmad Jaabari negotiated the ceasefire that had mostly held over much of the last year.

If the General Assembly approves Palestine’s application for non-member status, Israel’s isolation from the international community would only grow.

President Obiang only adds to its reputation as one of the world’s most corrupt, unjust nations.

Lawrence Wittner’s captivating and honest memoir reveals a man unflappably devoted to peace and justice.

Growing international awareness of the Israeli occupation has heralded a shift among the U.S. Jewish community away from Israel.

To begin with, the United States should drop the demand for regime change in Syria.

A no-softballs interview with the woman who will be the first Hindu member of Congress.

The UN needs to do more to promote the rule of law within its own ranks.

The term “double tapping” fails to do justice to a military tactic that’s arguably sociopathic.