"We were sure the US had some secret weapon" against Shahed drones, a Ukrainian commander said. The war in Iran proved that wrong. Via BI's @byjepstein.bsky.social , Sinéad Bake and Matthew Loh: www.businessinsider.com/ukrainian-tr...

Trump’s goals in Iran are expansive, shifting, and potentially impossible. More on that in the latest SitRep from me and @iyengarish.bsky.social: foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/05/t...

“The Iranian navy rests at the bottom of the Persian Gulf," Hegseth said. "Decimated, destroyed, defeated.” Later, Caine said that the U.S. has "effectively neutralized" Iran's navy, but also said that "CENTCOM will continue to strike infrastructure and naval capability."

A bit of a theme is emerging in Pentagon briefings re: Iran. Hegseth makes sweeping statements. Then Caine offers more measured assessments. Hegseth today said Iran's navy is "no more." Then Caine made it clear that the effort to destroy the navy is ongoing. A notable disconnect.

The U.S. president and his officials can’t get their story straight. foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/03/t...

“This is not a so-called regime change war,” Hegseth said. foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/02/p...

The U.S. president said Tehran’s leaders want to talk even as they vowed revenge. foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/01/u...

The announcement comes as the war continues into its second day. foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/01/u...

From me and @iyengarish.bsky.social: Trump Says Iranian Supreme Leader Is Dead foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/28/t...

I wrote about the broader fight that led to that statement in today's @foreignpolicy.com Situation Report foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/26/p... via @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social

U.S., Israel Begin ‘Major Combat Operations’ in Iran 🎧 foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/28/u... w @jennruth.bsky.social @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social via @foreignpolicy.com

Former U.S. military leaders expressed concerns about the risks for U.S. forces and allies in the region if Trump gives the go-ahead for strikes, reports FP’s @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social.

Rep. Al Green was holding a sign that reads "Black People Aren't Apes" at the #SOTU:

Trump has tried to throw cold water on reports of Gen. Dan Caine's warnings about military action against Iran. I spoke with four former U.S. military leaders who also expressed concerns about the potential risks. foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/24/t...

New SitRep from me and @iyengarish.bsky.social: foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/19/t...

Final dispatch from MSC 2026 from myself and @iyengarish.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/15/m...

The Republican senator’s comments contradict U.S. President Donald Trump’s position on Russia. foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/14/r...

In Munich, I asked NATO chief Mark Rutte about the disconnect between Washington and Europe re: Ukraine peace negotiations. He insisted there is no such disconnect. "I think we’re on the same page," he said. Read more here:

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked Valentine’s Day by trying to kiss and make up with Europe, FP’s @iyengarish.bsky.social and @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social write. foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/14/r...

The scars of *that* Munich Security Conference speech by J.D. Vance--exactly a year ago--still run deep. Spotted this just outside the venue. More on where Europe stands now in @foreignpolicy.com's latest Situation Report with @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/13/m...

FP’s @iyengarish.bsky.social and @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social cover defense, diplomacy, and technology for Foreign Policy. They will be answering your questions over on Reddit today ahead of the Munich Security Conference this weekend. Join the AMA here: www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/...

Heading into the Munich Security Conference this week, European self-sufficiency is clearly at the top of the agenda. FP’s @iyengarish.bsky.social and @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social will be reporting live from Munich all weekend—sign up here to receive SitRep in your inbox each day:

At a moment when journalism is more important than ever, the Washington Post's management has chosen to prioritize profit over holding the powerful accountable.

It is shameful that the billionaire owner of such a storied publication has hollowed out its newsroom as U.S. democracy faces historic challenges and the world confronts several major crises.

The Foreign Policy Union stands in solidarity with the Washington Post journalists who were affected by mass layoffs this week. 1/3

The racism is out in the open. Trump and people close to him have been building towards open racism for years, as colleagues like @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social have written: www.businessinsider.com/trump-turnin...

A GoFundMe for Washington Post journalists has already raised $73,000 www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...

Solidarity with all of the hardworking WaPo journalists who lost their jobs today. As a reporter who has been laid off multiple times, I've been in your shoes before and I know how much it sucks. We are all worse off because of this. A sad day for media/democracy/the U.S.

"They have a plan for Taiwan; Trump’s behavior would not speed up or speed down their plan." I met Taiwanese legislator Kuan-ting Chen of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei and asked him about Trump, China, and more. foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/29/t... w @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social

In this week's edition of Situation Report, @iyengarish.bsky.social and I dive into Trump's new National Defense Strategy and more: foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/29/t...

A lot has happened in the U.S. and the world since the Jan. 3 raid that resulted in Maduro's capture. But the U.S. has not moved on from Latin America by any means. I dive into what could happen next in my latest: foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/29/u...

Can’t get over that Pretti’s parents yesterday woke up thinking everything was normal and by the end of the day they were watching the federal government trash their dead son.

You've probably seen The Golden Dome in the news this week, for one very specific reason. @alexandrassharp.bsky.social and @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social have a timely @foreignpolicy.com deep dive on where it stands. foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/22/g...

FP’s @alexandrassharp.bsky.social and @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social offer a deep dive on Trump’s proposed Golden Dome, including its purpose, expected capabilities, potential cost, development timeline, and possible risks.

U.S. President Donald Trump faces a daunting second year in office. From midterms to court cases, foreign wars to the World Cup, here are the biggest hurdles to the White House’s 2026 agenda. w/ @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social, @kfj-fp.bsky.social, and Rachel Oswald foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/16/t...

Trump said the killing has stopped, but a lot is up in the air. foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/15/i...

"In nearly 20 cases, agents appeared to use chokeholds & other neck restraints that the Department of Homeland Security prohibits 'unless deadly force is authorized.'”

Apropos of nothing, resharing this piece I wrote in October: The U.S. Is in a ‘Particularly Authoritarian’ Moment foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/15/t...

A DHS use-of-force policy dated 2018, during the first Trump admin., says officers “are prohibited from discharging firearms at the operator of a moving vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other conveyance unless the use of deadly force against the operator is justified.”

Authorities Often Justify Motorist Shootings by Saying the Vehicle Was a Weapon www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/u...

Justice Dept. Drops Claim That Venezuela’s ‘Cartel de los Soles’ Is an Actual Group www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...

The international community appears powerless to address the attack. foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/05/t...

I spoke with the former presidents of Colombia and Mexico about the escalating situation in Latin America. More on that and other national security news in the latest SitRep from myself and @iyengarish.bsky.social: foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/18/t...

“When human rights defenders get punished and the criminals are received with the red carpet, everyone has a problem and can become the next victim,” Francesca Albanese told FP’s @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social.

Diplomats and experts say Doha and Ankara have leverage, but it may not be enough. foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/15/h...

“There is no peace without the end of the occupation,” Albanese said. foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/10/u...

Rights groups say the Israeli government is complicit. foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/04/w...

Trump’s attacks hit a “new low,” the head of the Committee to Protect Journalists said. foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/21/t...

During a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, MBS pushed Trump to help end the war in Sudan. And it seems his urging worked. More on that and other news in the latest SitRep from me + @iyengarish.bsky.social ⁦‪https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/20/trump-sudan-mbs-meeting-saudi-russia/

I spoke with Charlotte Slente, the head of @drcngo.bsky.social, about her recent visit to eastern Chad to meet with Sudanese refugees. The situation is "horrifying," she said, while urging the international community to do more to help end the civil war in Sudan. foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/20/s...