Foreign Policy
Stories from the front lines of foreign policy
U.S. policy affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to U.S. foreign policy.
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The United States Is Abetting an Al Qaeda Offshoot in Northwestern Syria
Syria has been locked in a war for years, and the United States has been aiding in it. Read more
Jun 10, 2021
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‘Do Not Come’: Kamala Harris’s Harsh Message to Central American Migrants
The Vice President is now toeing the administration’s line on keeping out people fleeing danger in their home countries. Read more
Jun 10, 2021
The Meaning of Solidarity with Palestine
As global solidarity with Palestinians continues to grow, how can the lessons of this movement benefit other colonized and oppressed peoples? Read more
May 26, 2021
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The Emperor’s New Rules
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised to defend a “rules-based order,” but to what rules he is referring is unclear. Read more
May 25, 2021
How to Start a War in Five E-Z Steps
Here’s hoping stopping this war is easier than starting it. Read more
May 21, 2021
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How Progressives Are Changing the Conversation on Israel-Palestine
Politicians like Rashida Tlaib and Bernie Sanders are shifting public opinion in the United States from unconditionally supporting Israel to calling for an end to the occupation. Read more
May 20, 2021
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How the United States Contributes to the Killing of Palestinians
As Gaza suffers, Congress has been slow to counteract President Joe Biden’s plan to continue funneling military aid to Israel. Read more
May 18, 2021
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A Drone Whistleblower’s Quest for Justice
Daniel Hale, a former intelligence analyst, leaked documents that showed the destructiveness of drone warfare; now, he won’t even be able to defend himself in court. Read more
May 14, 2021
