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Foreign Policy
News & analysis tagged Foreign Policy — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Morocco's Gaza Troop Bet: Western Sahara
Morocco commits 400 troops to US-led Gaza stabilization force, leveraging the deployment to secure continued American recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara.
2026-07-17
The Donroe Doctrine's Fatal Flaw
Trump's Donroe Doctrine aims to counter China in Latin America but lacks a commercial alternative, risking regional alignment with Beijing.
2026-07-09
The Donroe Doctrine: Trump’s Latin America
The Donroe Doctrine redefines U.S. policy in Latin America, emphasizing military control and fiscal oversight, with Venezuela as a key example.
2026-07-09
Russia's Sahel Gambit Unravels Amid Jihadist
Russia's influence in the Sahel crumbles as jihadists encircle Bamako, revealing the limits of Moscow's military strategy in Africa.
2026-07-09
Pakistan's Faceless Court: A Foreign-Policy D
The life sentence for Dr. Mahrang Baloch highlights Pakistan's Balochistan repression as a growing liability for its foreign relations and investments.
2026-07-09
Eswatini's US Deportee Flight and Diplomacy
Eswatini accepts US deportees under a $5.1m deal, reshaping regional human rights politics and providing diplomatic cover for its monarchy.
2026-07-09
Venezuela Quake Tests Donroe Doctrine
The US deploys 2,000 troops and $300M in aid to Venezuela, testing the Donroe Doctrine's influence in Latin America.
2026-07-08
Cabo Verde's Atlantic Playbook
Cabo Verde's foreign policy combines democratic stability and strategic partnerships, enhancing its global diplomatic leverage despite its size.
2026-07-01
Washington's Belarus Pivot Has a Roadmap
The Quincy Institute outlines a strategy for U.S.–Belarus relations amid prisoner swaps, but Lukashenko's control remains a concern.
2026-07-01
Mexico's Foreign Policy Crisis Under Sheinba
AMLO's insular foreign policy has depleted Mexico's diplomatic arsenal, leaving Sheinbaum vulnerable to U.S. demands and military threats.
2026-06-30
Uganda's Sovereignty Bill: A New Doctrine
Uganda's Protection of Sovereignty Bill requires foreign entities to register, reflecting a security-first foreign policy under President Museveni.
2026-06-29
Tanzania's Foreign Policy Shift in Practice
Tanzania's foreign policy is shifting from formal doctrine to practical infrastructure diplomacy, enhancing regional energy integration and international ties.
2026-06-29
Niue's Independent Foreign Policy Success
Niue, a 2,000-person microstate, is crafting an independent foreign policy, engaging major powers while relying on New Zealand for support.
2026-06-29
Malaysia's Diplomatic Blueprint: Hedge
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry launches a strategic plan for 2026-2030, addressing seven key threats and emphasizing ASEAN centrality and economic diversification.
2026-06-29
Mutharika Returns, Malawi's Policy Stays
Malawi's foreign policy under President Mutharika prioritizes economic stability and donor relations over ideological shifts, despite a recent upgrade to 'Free' status.
2026-06-29
Luxembourg's Foreign Policy Moment
Luxembourg's recognition of Palestinian statehood and push for EU sanctions on Israel highlight its growing diplomatic role amid economic slowdown.
2026-06-29
Saint Lucia's Diplomatic Tightrope: Taiwan T
Saint Lucia's diplomatic relations with Taiwan face pressure from China and the US, as it navigates a complex geopolitical landscape.
2026-06-29
Grenada's Strategic Balancing Act
Grenada's foreign policy balances US security ties and Chinese investment, using its UN vote to secure climate finance amid economic challenges.
2026-06-29
Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Policy Strategy
Equatorial Guinea's foreign policy is shaped by oil depletion, aligning with Russia, China, and leveraging legal victories to secure its regime.
2026-06-29
Ghana's Foreign Policy as Economic Engine
Ghana's foreign policy under President Mahama focuses on economic diplomacy, regional stability, and continental leadership, aiming for development gains.
2026-06-29
Dominica's CBI Lifeline Frays as IMF Flags
The IMF's June 2026 Article IV warns that Dominica's citizenship-by-investment model is becoming a vulnerability amid rising debt levels.
2026-06-29
The Lula Doctrine: Three Years In
Brazil's Lula Doctrine, emphasizing active nonalignment, shows mixed results amid US-China tensions and global governance challenges.
2026-06-29
Bulgaria's First Majority Since 1997
Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria wins 44.7% of votes, gaining a majority and raising questions about its foreign policy direction.
2026-06-29
South Africa's Foreign Policy Stance
Ronald Lamola declares South Africa's foreign policy will prioritize national interests over US alignment, amid tensions with Washington.
2026-06-28