Steven Erlanger, “An Unexpected Mission for France’s Defense Minister,” New York Times, February 19, 2013. One of the most shocking lessons for him from Mali, Mr. Le Drian said, was the lack of Fren…

As 2013 comes to a close, here are ten influential U.S. foreign policy figures who passed away this year. 

As 2014 comes to a close, here are ten notable historical anniversaries to mark in 2015.

Brian Garrett-Glaser is an intern in the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations. Venezuela is experiencing a protracted political and economic crisis that is likely to wors…