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The Men in the Middle

Two young, charismatic leaders in Israel and Turkey are taking on right-wing governments and trying to transform their countries' politics. Can they change the Middle East without firing a shot?

David KennerDavid Kenner is the Middle East editor for Foreign Policy.

Interview

Iran Deal Hits a Milestone as Challenges Mount

Tehran has gotten rid of huge amounts of uranium, but opponents in Washington and Iran are still trying to derail the landmark deal.

John HudsonJohn Hudson is a senior reporter at Foreign Policy covering diplomacy and national security.

Report

China, Circa 2016

From political and ideological infighting, to labor rights, to the South China Sea, here's what's brewing in the new year.

Podcasts

Global Thinkers

How Merkel Gets It Right With Refugees

2015 Global Thinker Chris Catrambone and 2011 Global Thinker Saskia Sassen discuss how Europe will benefit from the influx of migrants — if only it will let them in.
The E.R.

On Trump, the GOP, and Muslim Refugees

The pursuit of life, liberty, and a culture of religious intolerance.
Global Thinkers

Why Brain Scientists Should Fail

2015 Global Thinkers Miguel Nicolelis and Anthony Zador discuss the importance of funding creative neuroscience experiments when — and especially when — the outcome is unknown.
The E.R.

The Power of Love, Etc.

From Canada’s open immigration policies to FP’s inspiring Global Thinkers, can outsiders change America’s political culture?
Global Thinkers

The Power of the Purse

2015 Global Thinkers Shannon Schuyler and Amy-Willard Cross discuss the importance of supporting women in business — and penalizing those who won’t.
The E.R.

Does the United States Have a Gun Problem or a Terrorism Problem?

Why Americans are getting stuck in the rhetorical mud about true threats to national security.
The E.R.

Rating the U.S. Reaction to Terrorist Attacks

Looking at the world’s response to recent terrorist attacks — from policy shifts to political stumping to emotional outpourings and shows of solidarity — how does America measure up?
The E.R.

How Is the War on Terror Like the War on Drugs?

The U.S. fight against global terrorism is costly, distracting, self-perpetuating, unceasing, and unresolvable. Is there any way to fix it?