Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. As 2025 wraps up an eventful year in foreign policy, five CFR fellows look ahead to what they’ll be watching in 2026. In charts, graphics, ...

STRENGTHENING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH COMMON SENSE RESTRICTIONS BASED ON DATA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from ...

Sergey Ryabkov told ABC News Moscow cannot compromise on key territories. MOSCOW and LONDON -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told ABC News during an exclusive interview on Monday that ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Trump endorsed Phil Berger, boosting Berger’s standing in the Republican primary. Sam Page refused to withdraw and pledged to ...

On January 20, 2025, an Executive Order titled “Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid” introduced a 90-day pause in foreign assistance programs pending review. 6 On January 24, ...

The White House's new National Security Strategy (NSS) shifts to an "America First" approach, focusing on the Western Hemisphere and economic security over global commitments. The strategy softens ...

BEIJING—The White House’s new national-security strategy signals a softer approach to competition with Beijing, playing down ideological differences between the two superpowers and marking a break ...

President Donald Trump will focus on the Western Hemisphere, drug trafficking and stemming migration, according to the newly released National Security Strategy which outlines his foreign policy ...

The United States increased pressure on Venezuela over the weekend, saying it will designate Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization — a move President Donald Trump suggested could ...

Dar Global bet big on the Trump name. It is now an essential foreign partner for the Trump Organization. By Rebecca R. Ruiz and Vivian Nereim Rebecca R. Ruiz reported from London, New York and Dubai, ...

John Cavanaugh kicks off his campaign for Nebraska’s Second Congressional District seat at the Omaha Firefighters Union Hall, June 25, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Credit: Rebecca S. Gratz The sleepy ...