List of History articles
NATO Grapples With a New Long Game Against Putin
Western allies must find a way to deal with a Moscow likely to remain hostile for the foreseeable future.
Biden Is Passing the Torch
Democrats can make this a decisive moment in their own trajectory and that of U.S. democracy.
The Hidden History of China’s Post Office
What the making of a national mail system reveals about the country’s push for modernization.
Can Starmer Fix Britain’s Economy Without Big Policy Changes?
The new prime minister has ruled out raising taxes for most people or rejoining the EU.
This Is America, Too
The United States has many wonderful characteristics, but the attempt to kill Donald Trump is a reminder that violence has always been embedded in American culture.
America’s Democracy Was Never That Healthy
Since its founding, the country has been in a perpetual state of division.
Foreign Policy’s Summer Reading List
Our columnists and reporters’ top picks, from a history of China’s tattooed soldiers to an ambitious modern epic.
What We Can Learn From America’s First Diplomat
Benjamin Franklin leveraged a soft touch—and humor—to further U.S. goals.
Southeast Asia Wants U.S.-China Conflict to Stay Lukewarm
Leaders are worried about a fully hawkish Washington under a possible Trump term.
Europe Alone
Nine thinkers on the continent’s future without America’s embrace.
Revisiting Chinese Empire
A new book explores parallel lives spent on its periphery.
The World Still Needs Habermas
The German philosopher is starting to outlive his liberal legacy.
The Greatest Generation Had Queer Veterans, Too
Biden’s pardon of gay soldiers is just one part of acknowledging untold stories.
An Atrevida Is Best Avoided
The Portuguese word that exposes the country’s lingering double standards on gender.
Trump’s Return Would Transform Europe
Without Washington’s embrace, the continent could revert to an anarchic and illiberal past.
