A Journal of Ideas

Foreign Policy

The Un-Statesman

For a supposed diplomat, Mike Pompeo really seems to enjoy settling scores.

By Matthew Duss

Beyond TikTok

China’s global media strategy is ambitious and concerning. But its record so far is mixed.

By John Gershman

The Unraisable Issue

Eric Alterman’s history of U.S. views of Israel asks why the topic is so lethal—and minds so unpersuadable.

By Emily Tamkin

The Future of Global Democracy

By The Editors

A Helsinki Moment for a New Democracy Strategy

By Rachel Kleinfeld