WSJ Opinion: Foreign Edition
Our columnists from the award-winning opinion pages at The Wall Street Journal examine world news and foreign affairs twice a week. Get the information you need to understand the changing world, and its impact on U.S. and national interests. Published several times weekly.
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France's Election Stakes; Theresa May's Power P...
Mary Kissel and Joseph Sternberg discuss France's election stakes, Theresa May's power play and Turkey on the brink.
30 min
177
The Missile Strike in Syria and Its Consequences
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss the missile strike in Syria and its consequences.
12 min
178
Chemical Outrages in Syria; Another Big Mar-a-L...
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss chemical outrages in Syria, and another big Mar-a-Lago summit.
16 min
179
Britain's Future; A New Boss for Hong Kong
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss Japanese awesomeness, Britain's future, a new boss for Hong Kong, and stirrings of dissent in Russia.
30 min
180
Terror in London; Politicking in Paris
This week on Foreign Edition, Mary Kissel and Sohrab Ahmari discuss terror in London, politicking in Paris, and protest in Tibet.
26 min
181
Dutch Populists Not So Popular; Tillerson's Mis...
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel talk about Dutch populists not so popular, Tillerson's mission to Asia, and paranoid fantasies about the Deep State.
28 min
182
Contractors Leaking at the CIA; China Bonding W...
Bret Stephens discusses contractors leaking at the CIA, China bonding with North Korea, and Filipinos pushing back against authoritarianism.
26 min
183
Trump's Defense Buildup; McMaster's White House...
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss Trump's defense buildup, McMaster's White House debut, and an opportunity on North Korea.
22 min
184
Trump's Warrior-Scholar; Europe's Security Dill...
Mary Kissel discusses Trump's warrior-scholar, Europe's security dilly-dallying, and Asia's crumbling corporate champion.
28 min
185
General Flynn's Firing; Benjamin Netanyahu's Visit
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss the firing of General Flynn, the visit of Benjamin Netanyahu, and a mysterious murder in Malaysia.
24 min
186
Trump's Russia Equivalency
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss Trump's Russia equivalency, Assad's ISIS equivalency, and the balance of French politics.
23 min
187
Trump's Refugee Order; Iran's Missile Test
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss Trump's refugee order, Iran's missile test, and the French Question.
24 min
188
Another Brick in Trump's Wall
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss another brick in Trump's wall, Theresa May's sailing to Philadelphia, and taking diplomacy back to the U.S.S.R.
22 min
189
Manning's Commutation; May's Hard Brexit
This week on Foreign Edition, Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss the Chelsea Manning commutation, Theresa May's Hard Brexit, and China, mistress of the ballpoint pen.
26 min
190
The Trump Dossier; The Tillerson Hearing
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel talk about the Trump dossier, the Tillerson hearing and Palestine, a mindless obsession.
18 min
191
Assange's New Fans; Turkey's Worsening Terror
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel talk about Assange's new fans, Turkey's worsening terror, and a lesson in economics from Brasilia and Seoul.
24 min
192
Obama's Weak Hacking Response
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss Obama's weak hacking response, Kerry's weak thinking on Israel, and a weak truce falling apart in Syria.
32 min
193
The Tillerson Nomination; Obama's Legacy in Syria
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss the Tillerson nomination, the F-35 tweet, and Obama's legacy in Syria.
18 min
194
President Obama's Myth Making Speech
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss President Obama's myth making speech, the secretary of state beauty pageant, and an opening to Taiwan.
27 min
195
Fidel's Legacy, South Korea, Non-Reform in Italy
This week on Foreign Edition, the legacy of Fidel Castro, the future of South Korea, and a look at the non-reform in Italy. Plus, an ode to le Big Mac.
22 min
196
Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Cabinet Picks
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel talk about Trump's foreign policy cabinet picks, European political choices, and an exit from the Iran deal.
30 min
197
Trump's National Security Picks
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss Trump's national security picks, the future of the Iran deal and making friends with Putin in Syria.
25 min
198
What a Trump Presidency Means for the World
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel talk about what a Trump presidency means for the world.
20 min
199
Free Speech Under Assault in Holland and Turkey
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss free speech under assault in Holland and Turkey, and a glimmer of hope for free trade.
23 min
200
An Unhinged Leader; Unfair Moves Against the U.N.
Bret Stephens and Mary Kissel discuss an unhinged Philippine leader, an unbalanced Middle East, and unfair moves against the U.N.
25 min