ExternalsThe 10 Best and 10 WorstU.S. Foreign Policy DecisionsShareExpert TakeExternalsThe 10 Best and 10 WorstU.S. Foreign Policy DecisionsBy experts and staffPublishedFebruary 14, 2026 2:25 p.m.James M. LindsayCFR ExpertMary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign PolicyShare