Five academics and former diplomats on U.S. strikes, Iran and stability
What 5 academics and former diplomats told Morning Edition about the U.S. strikes on Iran and fallout with Israel.
U.S. foreign policy
Six things to know about Iran's supreme leader
NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles Iran's supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a ceasefire with Israel.
Will Israel-Iran ceasefire hold? Analyst says both sides have strong incentives
NPR's Michel Martin asks the Atlantic Council's Jonathan Panikoff whether a ceasefire agreement will stick between two countries that have spent decades antagonizing each other, Israel and Iran.
Trump shrinks National Security Council in major foreign policy shakeup
The NSC has traditionally played a pivotal role in advising the president for his biggest diplomatic and security decisions. But in Trump's second term, it has seen its influence shrink.
Is AI the future of America's foreign policy? Some experts think so
Large language models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are increasingly being looked at for their potential to help make decisions in high-stakes situations.
How hopes for Myanmar's democracy faded and why leadership is needed (again)
Former U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell argues the United States should assert its leadership in helping shape Myanmar's peaceful, just and democratic future.
Biden wants a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Is it still possible?
Biden is calling for a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. But the long-discussed framework is increasingly unpopular in the region. Here are some of its challenges — and alternatives.
With visit to China, Blinken clears a diplomatic path, but it's unclear where it goes
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip shows the Biden administration is keen to reignite diplomacy and inject stability to its dealings with China, but whether it was a success remains to be seen.
Iran nuclear talks are starting again. A lot has changed, and here's what's at stake
The deal provided Iran sanctions relief for limits on its nuclear program. But now there's new Iranian leadership and more uranium in their stockpile than when Trump abandoned the agreement.
Israel's New Leader Wants A Fresh Start With America. That Will Be Tough
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will seek to set a new tone when he meets President Biden following tense moments between Israel's former leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Democrats.