Is the U.S.-China Trade War About to Become a Currency War?
Some experts figure Beijing might risk further driving down the renminbi against the dollar.
Is China Really Meddling in U.S. Elections?
So far little evidence supports President Trump's claim.
Trump Administration to Deny Visas to Same-Sex Partners of Diplomats, U.N. Officials
The new policy will insist they be married—even if they're from countries that criminalize gay marriage.
Putin and Xi Outrank Trump in Global Confidence Poll
Merkel and Macron come out far ahead in a new Pew Research survey.
Is Trump Mainly Rebranding NAFTA?
The economic impact—and political future—of the '94 trade deal's successor is utterly unclear.
America’s Most Expensive Fighter Jet Totaled in First-Ever Crash
The incident could raise questions about pending F-35 sales to the U.K., Australia, and other countries.
John Bolton Is Living the Dream—for Now
After being snubbed his entire career, the national security advisor’s fierce unilateralism has at last become U.S. policy. But even he can’t stop Trump from making deals.
U.N. Brief: The Laugh is on Trump
China and Russia foil Pompeo’s maximum pressure campaign for North Korea.
Bolton Puts Mattis in a Tight Spot on Syria
Legally, the U.S. has to use troops there to fight the Islamic State. But the White House wants them to deter Iran.
U.N. Brief: Trump Says China Out to Get Him; Venezuela’s Besieged Leader Comes to Turtle Bay
The U.S. president presides over a defiant Security Council that still loves the Iran nuclear deal.
Trump: China Is Out to Get Me
The White House accuses China of engaging in election interference.
U.S. Ramps Up Pressure on Venezuela, But Maduro Keeps Hanging On
The United States has announced new sanctions on Venezuela and may threaten further action—but there’s little sign that will bring the regime down anytime soon.
A Silicon Valley Start-Up That Loves the Pentagon
Google may balk at military contracts, but Hivemapper founder Ariel Seidman believes working with the U.S. Defense Department can help save lives.
U.N. Brief: Trump Manages to Unite the U.N. — Against His Isolationist Vision
Trump and Rouhani dismiss prospects for face to face talks for now.
Is the Iran Deal Finally Dead?
Europe’s frantic efforts to save the nuclear pact at the U.N. probably won’t work.
Trump Takes Aim at Iran, China, and the Global System in Big U.N. Speech
And draws a rare laugh from world leaders while boasting of his accomplishments.
Pompeo’s New North Korea Envoy Wades Into Diplomatic Minefield
Stephen Biegun is widely considered a great pick for the job. But it may be an impossible task in the first place.
U.N. Brief: Trump Calls Kim Jong Un ‘Terrific,’ Prepares ‘Strong Words’ for Iranian Leaders
America’s European allies make case for international cooperation.
Trump’s Trade War With China Could Hit Energy Exports
China places tariffs on natural gas, a fast-growing U.S. export.
U.N. Brief: Trump to Tackle Globe Drug Trade, Confront Iran
U.N. summit clouded by failure to end Middle East wars, America’s retreat from multilateral solutions to the world’s crises.