International Relations

As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?

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China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.

Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks

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President Trump on Friday continued to bash President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and pressure him for mineral rights.

In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans

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European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow.

Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It

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European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous proportions.

Trump Flips the Script on the Ukraine War, Blaming Zelensky Not Putin

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As he seeks to negotiate a peace deal with Moscow, President Trump has cast Ukraine as the instigator of the conflict, not the Russians who invaded it.

Denmark and Other Nations Under Pressure Seek Lobbyists With Trump Ties

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The president’s confrontational foreign policy has created opportunity for his allies on K Street who are willing to take on clients he has targeted.

Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team

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Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying journey from conservative to liberal darling to Trump ally.

As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges

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President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.