foreign policy
Questions That Remain After Trump's Sudden Syria Missile Strike
After the president abruptly changed his posture toward the Syrian government, it remains unclear what will happen next.
Trump Matters More for US-Cuba Relations Than Castro's Death
Even after Fidel's death, his legacy will live on thanks to his brother—what Donald Trump will do when it comes to Cuba is far more of a mystery.
We Asked an Expert What We Actually Know About Donald Trump's Foreign Policy
Between the platitudes and contradictions, the Republican frontrunner has offered hints of an embryonic security strategy.
We Asked a Military Expert What the Hell Putin Is Up to in Syria
Sure, we'd all like to see Putin take on the Islamic State in a steel cage—but we asked an expert what he wants, realistically.
An LGBT Guide to the UK General Election
What are the major parties promises to do for Britain's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people?
Explaining the Bizarre Passive Aggressive Battle Between Republicans and Iran
Senate Republicans, desperate to stop Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran, have resorted to sending hilarious letters to leaders of the Islamic Republic.
American Conservatives Are Using the Paris Terror Attacks to Call for More War on Terror
In the wake of the attack, leading Republicans bashed Prsident Obama for being soft on national security.
Why Is Russia Trading Warplanes for Beef?
You don't often see major powers bartering food staples for weapons systems, but the recent move by Vladimir Putin is actually a savvy bit of strategic thinking.
Cocaine & Crude
VICE founder Suroosh Alvi went to Mexico to meet the drug cartels that are stealing the country's oil.
A Suicide Bomber Tried to Kill the Head of Afghanistan's High Peace Council
VICE News was the only news crew allowed through the police line to witness the aftermath.
How India's New Prime Minister Won Over the Tea Party
The incoming leader of the world's largest democracy loves the US fringe.