President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez listen US Foreign Policy
Alex Brandon / AP
ANALYSIS by Leslie Vinjamuri

The Trump administration’s national security strategy calls for US dominance. But in embracing a G20 agenda of multilateralism, the United States could affirm its role as a world leader—and elevate its ability to set the terms.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump arrive for a news conference in the East Room of the White House. US Foreign Policy
Ben Curtis / AP
ANALYSIS by Paul Staniland

Since taking office, Trump has increased tariffs, restricted H-1B visas, and made a deal with China. What does that mean for India’s future?

Leaders attend a plenary session, on the opening day of the G20 Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 Global Politics
Thomas Mukoya / AP
ANALYSIS by Julián Ventura

The G20 summit carried on without the United States this year. Here’s what the leaders' declaration reveals about the rest of the world's priorities.

President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman watch a flight of F-35's and F-15's fly over during a welcome ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington. US Foreign Policy
Evan Vucci / AP
ANALYSIS by Leslie Vinjamuri

From the exclusion of Europe in outlining a Ukraine peace plan, a continued push against Venezuela, and his embrace of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Trump showed this week that he will disrupt the status quo to deliver on his agenda.

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose ahead of their summit talk at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. US Foreign Policy
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
ANALYSIS by Paul Heer

The recent Trump-Xi meeting resolved none of the underlying tensions between Beijing and Washington. It merely kicked the can down the road.

A drone flies in a live-fire exercise near the northeastern city of Alexandroupolis, Greece, testing domestically-developed drones and counter-drone systems as part of NATO's modernization efforts on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Defense and Security
Thanassis Stavrakis / AP
ANALYSIS by Julianne Smith

A surge in drone incursions is prompting the EU and NATO to reevaluate their defense systems. Could a drone wall be the answer? Distinguished Nonresident Fellow in Defense and Security Ambassador Julianne Smith weighs in.

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer walk at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Monday, July 28, 2025. US Foreign Policy
AP / Jane Barlow
ANALYSIS by Leslie Vinjamuri

This week’s incidents speak to a growing, and concerning, trust deficit between the United States and its closest European ally.   

President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrive for a signing ceremony at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Global Politics
Alex Brandon / AP
ANALYSIS by Rachel Bronson

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s meeting with US President Donald Trump comes during a period of relatively strong and stable ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States. How much he can leverage those ties will be on full display.

A sign for the upcoming COP30 U.N. Climate Summit sits outside of the press center in Belem, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Climate and the Environment
Eraldo Peres / AP
ANALYSIS by Joshua Busby

With global emissions still rising and political will waning, what can come out of this year’s international climate negotiations?

National flags representing Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. are lit by stage lights at the North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA, renegotiations, in Mexico City, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. Global Economy
Marco Ugarte / AP
ANALYSIS by Julián Ventura

As the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement heads toward its first review in 2026, Julián Ventura shares what’s at stake for the region’s economies.

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