Foreign Policy
140 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Syria's New Parliament Convenes Amidst Procedural Struggles and Limited Power · Syria's People's Assembly convened on July 12, 2026, marking a fragile political opening with limited oversight powers.
- U.S. and Iran Signed a Memorandum of Misunderstanding · A flawed cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran is collapsing due to ambiguous terms and conflicting interpretations.
- U.S. Sanctions on North Korea Fail as China and Russia Break Ranks · North Korea leverages U.S.-China-Russia rift to expand nuclear program and evade sanctions.
- Nigeria's Quiet Diplomatic Resurgence Under Tinubu · Nigeria's foreign policy under President Bola Tinubu shows signs of strategic repositioning despite apparent disorganization, focusing on West African democracy defense.
- Iranian Cyberattacks Fail to Halt Gulf States' Massive AI Infrastructure Buildout · Gulf states will continue their gigawatt-scale AI infrastructure projects despite Iranian attacks, adapting Kyiv's wartime digital resilience playbook.
- Russia Escalates Black Sea Attacks; Ukraine Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Energy Crisis · Russia intensified Black Sea strikes on Ukraine while Kyiv reshuffles its cabinet to prioritize energy security.
- China Enacts New Law to Intensify Ethnic Assimilation and National Unity · China's National People's Congress passed a new basic law mandating ethnic assimilation and unified national identity under President Xi Jinping.
- Ukraine's Drone Surge Challenges Russia Despite Manpower Struggles · Ukraine's new drone strategy disrupts Russian logistics, though analysts doubt it alone will reclaim lost territory.
- Law Professor Argues U.S. Drug Boat Strikes Are Crimes Against Humanity · A law professor asserts that the Trump administration's maritime drug strikes constitute crimes against humanity under international law.
- Russian Fuel Shortages Fuel Public Anger Despite Kremlin Denials · Widespread fuel shortages in Russia are driving public anger without threatening Putin's regime, according to analysts.
- US and Iran Must Compromise on Strait of Hormuz to Avoid Escalation · The US and Iran share a goal of reopening the Strait of Hormuz but dispute control, risking wider conflict.
- China Rattles Sabers on Nine-Dash Line Anniversary Amid South China Sea Tensions · Fourteen nations reaffirm 2016 arbitration ruling against China as Beijing escalates military presence in the South China Sea.
- NATO Leaders Divided on Strategy Despite Increased Military Spending · NATO allies remain split between Rutte's U.S.-centric spending model and Carney's push for strategic autonomy.
- China Enforces New Regulations on AI Companion Services Amid Safety Concerns · China's new rules for AI companions take effect, mandating bot disclosures and restricting access for minors under 14.
- Iran Pivots to Targeting Bahrain and Kuwait After US-Israel Strike · Following the US-Israel attack on Iran, Tehran shifted focus to Bahrain and Kuwait for strategic signaling.
- China Shifts to Aggressive Retaliation Diplomacy Amid US Pressure · China is adopting a tougher diplomatic stance, using sanctions and export controls to counter US containment strategies.
- Houthis Enter War as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses and Oil Prices Surge · The Houthis join the US-Iran conflict, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and spiking oil prices to $85.
- Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget to Counter China and Russia · President Trump seeks a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget to modernize nuclear deterrence and industrial capacity.
- Brazilian President Lula Faces Historic 2026 Election Bid Amid Political Turmoil · Historian Andre Pagliarini analyzes Lula's legacy and his critical 2026 presidential bid against the Bolsonaro family.
- NATO Summit in Ankara Fails to Resolve Structural Weaknesses Amid U.S. Unreliability · Stephen Walt argues NATO remains a 'sick puppy' due to eroding U.S. commitment and shifting global priorities.
- U.S. and Iran Agree to Resume Talks Despite Official End of Cease-Fire · Regional mediators push U.S. and Iran to resume negotiations after days of escalating strikes.
- Lithuanian Curator Risks Life to Evacuate Ukrainian Masterpieces from War Zones · Lithuanian curator Skaistis Mikulionis evacuates over 1,500 artworks from Ukraine amid active combat.
- New Book Debunks Cold War Myth That Kim Philby Caused Albania Coup Failure · Stephen Long's research reveals the CIA's Albania mission failed due to incompetence, not Soviet espionage.
- New July Novels Explore Cajun Oil Spill Trauma and Tamil Immigrant Hustle · Review highlights Stephanie Soileau's Louisiana oil disaster novel and Priya Guns's Toronto immigrant drama.
- The Yahoo Boys: Inside Nigeria's Desperate Romance Scammers · Journalist Carlos Barragán investigates the economic desperation driving Nigerian romance scammers.
- Film Historian David Thomson's Revisionist History of 150 Years of Cinema · David Thomson's new book traces cinema's evolution from Muybridge to Trump, critiquing how movies shape societal values.
- Ukraine Adapts Strategy to Navigate Trump's Shifting Stance Amid Drone Success · Ukraine's Dmytro Kuleba outlines a strategy of placating Trump while quietly decoupling from US aid to sustain agency.
- Global Briefing: China Missile Test, Duterte Trial, NATO Summit, and World Cup Records · China tests nuclear-capable submarine missile, Philippines impeaches Duterte, NATO meets in Turkey, and England beats Mexico in World Cup.
- Open-Source Intelligence Reveals More About China's Military Than America's · Satellite imagery and online data allow analysts to track China's military buildup better than US capabilities.
- NATO Enters Waiting Game After Trump's Departure Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions · NATO allies face uncertainty as Trump departs Turkey, while U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses and Turkey awaits F-35 decision.