All Foreign Policy
World terrorism deaths spiked last year 鈥� but only in five countries. Why?Deaths from terrorism jumped 60 percent in 2013 over the previous year, according to the 2014 Global Terrorism Index.- Islamic State beheading videos might now be backfiringThe latest Islamic State video, showing beheaded American aid worker Abdul-Rahman Kassig, looked hastily done and suggests that the group has become 'carried away with its own fanaticism.'
Are Republicans ready to support President Obama's trade agenda?With Republicans poised to take control of the Senate in January, many of President Obama's pet projects are likely to face fierce opposition, with one potential exception 鈥� trade.
What is Vladimir Putin up to sending Russian bombers close to the US?Experts play down concerns about a return to Cold War days. But Russian long-range bombers coming close to the US, plus other seemingly provocative acts, indicate a retrenched power attempting to assert its global presence again.
Will Congress kill an Iran nuclear deal? Two key senators warn Obama.Either accept only a deal that dismantles, instead of merely stalling, Iran鈥檚 nuclear program, two key senators said in a statement issued Wednesday, or Congress will push ahead with a new round of tough sanctions on Tehran.
Poll: Arab opinion strongly negative on Islamic StateMore than 8 in 10 participants in a rare poll conducted in seven Arab countries and among Syrian refugees say they have a negative view of IS, but only 6 in 10 support the objectives of the US-led war on IS.- In Beijing, Obama cautiously confronts a rising ChinaAs President Obama began his three-day visit in Beijing, he vaunted the potential of enhanced economic cooperation between the US and China, while also toeing a careful line on the Hong Kong political protests.
Obama aims to boost 'Asia pivot' policy with trip abroadAt an APEC summit in China next week, Obama is expected to underscore the importance of establishing a vast Asia-Pacific trade and investment community, including the 12-nation Trans-Pacific partnership bogged down in negotiations.
Going against Netanyahu, 84 percent of US Jews favor Iran nuclear dealStrong Jewish support for an Iran nuclear deal was a surprise finding of a poll of American Jews who voted Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned against any deal that leaves Iran with an enrichment program.
Iran nuclear talks: How will Islamic State's rise affect negotiations?The rapid rise over the summer of the Islamic State and the falling crude prices have thrown two new wrenches into the already complex negotiations between Iran and world powers.
Venezuela wins long coveted 鈥� and long denied 鈥� UN Security Council seatThe victory by Venezuela has some Obama administration critics complaining that the president and his diplomatic team didn鈥檛 do enough to thwart a hemispheric adversary鈥檚 successful bid for a UN Security Council seat.
Why Turkey is dragging its feet on helping anti-Islamic State coalitionDespite pledges to the contrary, Turkey has yet to engage in coalition efforts in any meaningful way. Its interests in taking on the Islamic State don't align with US goals, analysts say.
Does Islamic State progress in Kobane show limits of Obama's policy?With the Islamic State apparently on the verge of taking the Kurdish town of Kobane in Syria, White House critics say the coalition's inability to stop the terrorist group's advance shows the limitations of airstrikes without ground troops.
As US attacks Islamic State near Baghdad, the fight hits one US family at homeParents of Peter Kassig, an American aid worker who was abducted while in eastern Syria on a humanitarian mission, are appealing to the Islamic State to release their son.聽
The ExplainerRefugee numbers rising: four questions about those from Syria and beyondSince 2011, the civil war in Syria has been the biggest driver of displaced populations. And renewed strife in Iraq and sectarian tensions in Nigeria have meant refugees on a scale that is taking even experts in the field by surprise.
Why Turkey is joining fight against Islamic State without enthusiasmTurkey authorized military intervention in Iraq and Syria, including allowing 'foreign militaries' to launch cross-border operations from Turkey. But it still has worries.
Is US being weak - or careful - on Hong Kong protests?As pro-democracy protests continue in Hong Kong, critics are calling for US sanctions on China. But, as long as the demonstrations remain largely peaceful, some US-China experts counter that the US is right to take a cautious approach, especially publicly.
US-Afghan security deal signed: why it's small, but importantThe security agreement signed by the US and Afghanistan Tuesday doesn't mean big numbers of American troops. It means an important confidence boost.
Five reasons Indian Prime Minister Modi's dinner with Obama matters President Obama's private dinner with new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday might will be an opportunity for both Mr. Modi and Mr. Obama to address key issues to both countries. Here are five:
Why UN wasn't a doormat on Islamic State and climate change this weekWorld leaders who gathered this week at the United Nations headquarters took on some of the world's most pressing issues, including climate change, the Islamic State, and Ebola.
