The latest issue of Foreign Affairs (Volume 104, Number 2) provides a profound exploration of the current global political landscape, economic strategies, and international relations. This edition features critical essays analyzing the trajectory of American power, the resurgence of nationalism, and the economic challenges in a post-pandemic world.
Key Essays in This Issue
The World Trump Wants
Written by Michael Kimmage, this essay delves into how former President Donald Trump envisions America’s role in a world shifting towards nationalism. It examines the implications for U.S. allies and adversaries.
The Renegade Order
Hal Brands explores the ways in which Trump wielded American power and its long-term effects on international diplomacy.
The Path to American Authoritarianism
Steven Levitsky and Lucan A. Way discuss the threats to democratic institutions in the U.S. and how authoritarian tendencies are shaping political discourse.
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The Fatal Flaw of the New Middle East
Authored by Maha Yahya, this essay evaluates the ongoing crises in Gaza and Syria and their geopolitical consequences.
Putin’s Ukraine
Natalia Gumenyuk investigates the future of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, analyzing the potential outcomes of war and the costs of Russian occupation.
Geopolitical and Economic Trends
The Real China Trump Card
Stephen G. Brooks and Ben A. Vagle argue against economic decoupling from China, providing insights into U.S.-China trade relations.
The Taiwan Fixation
Jennifer Kavanagh and Stephen Wertheim analyze American strategy regarding Taiwan and its implications for global stability.
The Troubled Energy Transition
Daniel Yergin, Peter Orszag, and Atul Arya highlight the challenges of transitioning to sustainable energy while balancing economic needs.
The Broken Economic Order
Mariana Mazzucato proposes reforms to the international economic system in response to Trump-era policies.
The Post-Neoliberal Delusion
Jason Furman discusses the failures of Bidenomics and the need for a new economic framework.
Productivity Is Everything
Matthew J. Slaughter and David Wessel address economic policies that overlook fundamental drivers of productivity.
Conclusion
The March/April 2025 issue of Foreign Affairs presents a comprehensive view of the world's pressing geopolitical and economic challenges. From American foreign policy under Trump and Biden to China's strategic moves and the instability in the Middle East, this edition is a must-read for policymakers, scholars, and global affairs enthusiasts.
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