Foreign Policy
Israel, Ukraine, Russia, China, Iran — the global decisions debated at home.
American foreign policy is the rare arena where the conservative–liberal divide cuts across both parties. Realists, neoconservatives, restrainers, and progressive internationalists all argue past each other on the same questions: how to deter Russia, contain China, support or condition aid to Israel, manage Iran, navigate Taiwan. Bilateral covers each major decision with the strongest version of the case for action and the strongest case for restraint, so readers can see which assumptions actually drive the disagreement.
43 debates
- Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extensionMay 16, 2026
- CIA director has met officials in Havana for talks, Cuba claimsMay 15, 2026
- The China Gambit: From Nixon to TrumpMay 14, 2026
- NY Times' Libelous Campaign Against Israel ContinuesMay 13, 2026
- Trump economic backlash rises with IranMay 12, 2026
- Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'May 11, 2026
- Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coastMay 10, 2026
- Trump uses AI to tout sunken Iranian ships as US awaits peace proposal responseMay 10, 2026
- Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefireMay 8, 2026
- US says migration has made Europe an ‘incubator’ for terrorism in new counter-terrorism strategyMay 7, 2026
- Russian attacks kill at least 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and MoscowMay 5, 2026
- Republican strategist on how the Iran war is affecting Trump politicallyMay 2, 2026
- Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over IranMay 2, 2026
- James leading GOP gubernatorial primary in Michigan: SurveyApr 30, 2026
- Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $25 Billion as Hegseth Berates SkepticsApr 29, 2026
- Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by RussiaApr 28, 2026
- Kim Jong Un opens memorial for N Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine warApr 27, 2026
- Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end'Apr 26, 2026
- Who's Trump listening to on Iran?Apr 24, 2026
- Pentagon says Navy secretary is leaving, the latest departure of a top defense leaderApr 23, 2026
- Votes on Israel Highlight Growing Challenge for DemsApr 23, 2026
- What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?Apr 22, 2026
- Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'Apr 20, 2026
- Pope Leo's Attitude Towards Iran's Evil Is ShockingApr 18, 2026
- Live updates: Trump hints at next round of Iran-US peace talks; House returns amid Swalwell, Gonzales upheavalApr 17, 2026
- UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF saysApr 17, 2026
- Graham tells Pope Leo 'you've got this all wrong' on Iran warApr 16, 2026
- No deal in Iran negotiations.Apr 15, 2026
- After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?Apr 14, 2026
- Should the US normalize diplomatic relations with Russia?Apr 14, 2026
- Should the US condition military aid to Israel on Gaza conduct?Apr 14, 2026
- Iran ceasefireApr 13, 2026
- Is Iran war better for US or Israel?Apr 13, 2026
- Should the US embargo against Cuba end?Apr 13, 2026
- Should foreign aid spending be increased or cut?Apr 13, 2026
- Should the United States rejoin the Iran nuclear deal?Apr 13, 2026
- Should the United States continue the trade war with China?Apr 13, 2026
- What should US policy be toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?Apr 13, 2026
- Should the United States continue large-scale military aid to Ukraine?Apr 13, 2026
- Should the United States remain in NATO?Apr 13, 2026
- A Hezbollah commander describes battling Israel in LebanonApr 13, 2026
- Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violationsApr 12, 2026
- Trump claims U.S. will close strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapseApr 12, 2026