--- title: "Foreign Policy — News & Analysis | Model Diplomat" description: "Browse 58 stories and expert analysis tagged Foreign Policy on Model Diplomat — diplomacy, politics, and global-affairs coverage for Model UN." url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/tag/foreign-policy" --- > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://modeldiplomat.com/llms.txt). Skip to main content ## 58 Stories [politics_diplomacy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/moroccos-gaza-troop-bet-western-sahara) ### [Morocco's Gaza Troop Bet: Western Sahara](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/moroccos-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/moroccos-gaza-troop-bet-western-sahara) [2026-07-17](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/moroccos-gaza-troop-bet-western-sahara) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-donroe-doctrines-fatal-flaw) ### [The Donroe Doctrine's Fatal Flaw](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-donroe-doctrines-fatal-flaw) [Trump's Donroe Doctrine aims to counter China in Latin America but lacks a commercial alternative, risking regional alignment with Beijing.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-donroe-doctrines-fatal-flaw) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-donroe-doctrines-fatal-flaw) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-donroe-doctrine-trumps-latin-america) ### [The Donroe Doctrine: Trump’s Latin America](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-donroe-doctrine-trumps-latin-america) [The Donroe Doctrine redefines U.S. policy in Latin America, emphasizing military control and fiscal oversight, with Venezuela as a key example.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-donroe-doctrine-trumps-latin-america) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-donroe-doctrine-trumps-latin-america) [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-sahel-gambit-unravels-amid-jihadist) ### [Russia's Sahel Gambit Unravels Amid Jihadist](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-sahel-gambit-unravels-amid-jihadist) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-sahel-gambit-unravels-amid-jihadist) [human_rights](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/pakistans-faceless-court-a-foreign-policy-d) ### [Pakistan's Faceless Court: A Foreign-Policy D](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/pakistans-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/pakistans-faceless-court-a-foreign-policy-d) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/pakistans-faceless-court-a-foreign-policy-d) [human_rights](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/eswatinis-us-deportee-flight-and-diplomacy) ### [Eswatini's US Deportee Flight and Diplomacy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/eswatinis-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/eswatinis-us-deportee-flight-and-diplomacy) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/eswatinis-us-deportee-flight-and-diplomacy) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/venezuela-quake-tests-donroe-doctrine) ### [Venezuela Quake Tests Donroe Doctrine](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/venezuela-quake-tests-donroe-doctrine) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/venezuela-quake-tests-donroe-doctrine) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/cpv-cabo-verdes-atlantic-playbook) ### [Cabo Verde's Atlantic Playbook](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/cpv-cabo-verdes-atlantic-playbook) [Cabo Verde's foreign policy combines democratic stability and strategic partnerships, enhancing its global diplomatic leverage despite its size.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/cpv-cabo-verdes-atlantic-playbook) [2026-07-01](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/cpv-cabo-verdes-atlantic-playbook) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/blr-washingtons-belarus-pivot-has-a-roadmap) ### [Washington's Belarus Pivot Has a Roadmap](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/blr-washingtons-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/blr-washingtons-belarus-pivot-has-a-roadmap) [2026-07-01](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/blr-washingtons-belarus-pivot-has-a-roadmap) [elections](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mex-mexicos-foreign-policy-crisis-under-sheinba) ### [Mexico's Foreign Policy Crisis Under Sheinba](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mex-mexicos-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mex-mexicos-foreign-policy-crisis-under-sheinba) [2026-06-30](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mex-mexicos-foreign-policy-crisis-under-sheinba) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/uga-ugandas-sovereignty-bill-a-new-doctrine) ### [Uganda's Sovereignty Bill: A New Doctrine](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/uga-ugandas-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/uga-ugandas-sovereignty-bill-a-new-doctrine) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/uga-ugandas-sovereignty-bill-a-new-doctrine) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tza-tanzanias-foreign-policy-shift-in-practice) ### [Tanzania's Foreign Policy Shift in Practice](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tza-tanzanias-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tza-tanzanias-foreign-policy-shift-in-practice) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tza-tanzanias-foreign-policy-shift-in-practice) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/niu-niues-independent-foreign-policy-success) ### [Niue's Independent Foreign Policy Success](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/niu-niues-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/niu-niues-independent-foreign-policy-success) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/niu-niues-independent-foreign-policy-success) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mys-malaysias-diplomatic-blueprint-hedge) ### [Malaysia's Diplomatic Blueprint: Hedge](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mys-malaysias-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mys-malaysias-diplomatic-blueprint-hedge) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mys-malaysias-diplomatic-blueprint-hedge) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mwi-mutharika-returns-malawis-policy-stays) ### [Mutharika Returns, Malawi's Policy Stays](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mwi-mutharika-returns-malawis-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mwi-mutharika-returns-malawis-policy-stays) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mwi-mutharika-returns-malawis-policy-stays) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lux-luxembourgs-foreign-policy-moment) ### [Luxembourg's Foreign Policy Moment](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lux-luxembourgs-foreign-policy-moment) [Luxembourg's recognition of Palestinian statehood and push for EU sanctions on Israel highlight its growing diplomatic role amid economic slowdown.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lux-luxembourgs-foreign-policy-moment) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lux-luxembourgs-foreign-policy-moment) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lca-saint-lucias-diplomatic-tightrope-taiwan-t) ### [Saint Lucia's Diplomatic Tightrope: Taiwan T](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lca-saint-lucias-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lca-saint-lucias-diplomatic-tightrope-taiwan-t) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lca-saint-lucias-diplomatic-tightrope-taiwan-t) [politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/grd-grenadas-strategic-balancing-act) ### [Grenada's Strategic Balancing Act](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/grd-grenadas-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/grd-grenadas-strategic-balancing-act) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/grd-grenadas-strategic-balancing-act) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/gnq-equatorial-guineas-foreign-policy-strategy) ### [Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Policy Strategy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/gnq-equatorial-guineas-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/gnq-equatorial-guineas-foreign-policy-strategy) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/gnq-equatorial-guineas-foreign-policy-strategy) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/gha-ghanas-foreign-policy-as-economic-engine) ### [Ghana's Foreign Policy as Economic Engine](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/gha-ghanas-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/gha-ghanas-foreign-policy-as-economic-engine) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/gha-ghanas-foreign-policy-as-economic-engine) [economy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dma-dominicas-cbi-lifeline-frays-as-imf-flags) ### [Dominica's CBI Lifeline Frays as IMF Flags](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dma-dominicas-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dma-dominicas-cbi-lifeline-frays-as-imf-flags) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dma-dominicas-cbi-lifeline-frays-as-imf-flags) [diplomacy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bra-the-lula-doctrine-three-years-in) ### [The Lula Doctrine: Three Years In](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bra-the-lula-doctrine-three-years-in) [Brazil's Lula Doctrine, emphasizing active nonalignment, shows mixed results amid US-China tensions and global governance challenges.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bra-the-lula-doctrine-three-years-in) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bra-the-lula-doctrine-three-years-in) [security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bgr-bulgarias-first-majority-since-1997) ### [Bulgaria's First Majority Since 1997](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bgr-bulgarias-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bgr-bulgarias-first-majority-since-1997) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bgr-bulgarias-first-majority-since-1997) [elections](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/zaf-south-africas-foreign-policy-stance) ### [South Africa's Foreign Policy Stance](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/zaf-south-africas-foreign-policy-stance) [Ronald Lamola declares South Africa's foreign policy will prioritize national interests over US alignment, amid tensions with Washington.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/zaf-south-africas-foreign-policy-stance) [2026-06-28](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/zaf-south-africas-foreign-policy-stance)