Emma Ashford

The Democratic National Convention did not shed much light on what a Harris administration's global outlook would be.

Harris gave a better performance, but when it comes to questions of deterrence and the war in Ukraine, the former president was arguably more convincing.

As the Middle East teeters on the brink of a wider war, Washington is calling for a cease-fire in Lebanon, while Israel seeks a knockout blow.

Harris and Trump may sound similar when it comes to the Middle East, but their policies could diverge significantly on Ukraine.

Yes, the administration delivered a return to normalcy after the Trump years. But its indecisiveness and failure to face reality has come at a real cost.

Suburban swing voters likely don't know—or care.

If she's trying to placate both Jewish and Arab voters, the result has been a mess.

It could mean a gradual or sudden U.S. pullback from NATO—and lead to a new European defense policy forged in crisis.

Foreign policy might have mattered in the election after all—but mainly in Michigan.

If Washington pressures Kyiv and Zelensky refuses to accept a peace deal, he could turn to Europe for support instead.