Opinion: With Biden, America Is Back — But Not At The Head Of The Table
The world needs convincing that the U.S. can lead again, and it may not let it, according to foreign policy experts Aaron David Miller and Richard Sokolsky.
U.S. foreign policy
Could U.S. Adversaries Exploit America's Moment Of Confusion?
President Trump's battle with the coronavirus could create an opportunity for Iran, China, Russia or North Korea to take advantage of America's seeming leadership vacuum.
Opinion: Why War With Iran Is Bad For Trump — And America
Iran's shoot-down of a U.S. drone underscores the growing risk of conflict between the countries. If war occurs, President Trump will wish he stayed out, write Aaron David Miller and Richard Sokolsky.
Opinion: 5 Ways The U.S. Retreated From The World Stage Under Trump This Year
In 2018, the Trump administration made good on its promises to unwind long-standing U.S. commitments to guarantee global security and prosperity, writes Ted Piccone of the Brookings Institution.
Despite Remaining ISIS Threats, Pompeo Says U.S. Made 'Caliphate In Syria Go Away'
In an interview with NPR, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expanded on remarks by President Trump, who declared the U.S. had "won against ISIS" amid news that the Pentagon would pull troops from Syria.
Gina Haspel Used To Work For Me. She's A Great Choice For CIA Director
Former CIA case officer Robert Baer supervised Gina Haspel and says she is the right person to talk President Trump out of potential foreign policy disasters.
3 Central Questions As President Trump Visits Asia
The president's visit will be a defining moment. Will the region be reassured and put at ease or left only further concerned that the era of Pax Americana may finally be ending?
After Four Mostly Quiet Decades, One China Policy Is Thrust Into Spotlight
A single phone call has made the policy a central issue as Donald Trump prepares to assume office. The president-elect says he doesn't think the U.S. should feel bound by it.
5 Big Foreign Policy Challenges For President-Elect Trump
NPR journalists around the world weigh in on some of the most pressing international issues facing President-elect Donald Trump — from trade with China, relations with Russia and fighting ISIS.
In A Time Of Middle East Conflict, What's The Role Of U.S. Diplomacy?
The focus has often been on U.S. military action in the Middle East. But diplomacy is also critical. Here's a look at one of America's most important and complicated relationships in the region.