466 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (74%).
r/foreignpolicy Traffic & Engagement r/foreignpolicy Traffic & Engagement
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r/foreignpolicy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/foreignpolicy
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| iran | 253 (54.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| trump | 152 (32.6%) | 2 | 0 |
| war | 106 (22.8%) | 2 | 0 |
| hormuz | 41 (8.8%) | 2 | 0 |
| strait | 33 (7.1%) | 2 | 0 |
| says | 24 (5.2%) | 2 | 0 |
| deal | 24 (5.2%) | 2 | 0 |
| israel | 23 (4.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| russia | 22 (4.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| economic | 21 (4.5%) | 1 | 1 |
r/foreignpolicy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/foreignpolicy
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 31 | 0 |
| youtube.com | 30 | 1 |
| inews.co.uk | 26 | 2 |
| nytimes.com | 15 | 1 |
| theatlantic.com | 11 | 1 |
| theguardian.com | 10 | 2 |
| reuters.com | 9 | 2 |
| washingtonpost.com | 8 | 3 |
| politico.com | 8 | 2 |
| bloomberg.com | 6 | 1 |
r/foreignpolicy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/foreignpolicy
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The leaked U.S. trade demands that caused Canada to halt negotiations: Washington demanded direct veto power over Canadian infrastructure, control of critical minerals, and delayed access to generic medicines.
Mark Carney doesn't stop the United States from driving negotiations over a cliff
Francis Fukuyama: I want to make a comment about US credibility. Trump canceled a major exercise with South Korea. He did this because he thinks he has great relationship with Kim Jong Un, whom he feels is a reasonable leader. North Korea has done nothing to earn this kind of approval.
Do any other Americans see our treatment of Canada as incredibly..almost suspiciously self-harmful?
Trump 'Has Failed Us': US Airman Says He Accepts Cost of Speaking Out Against Iran War
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz stays closed until "end of Trump's term."
Iran has completely ruled out any future negotiations with the Trump administration. The “Strait Of Hormuz” will remain closed.
Putin Given Humiliating Warning in Secret Meeting
Trump asked Moscow to press Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Russian entities would otherwise face designations under Operation Economic Outcast. Russia declined, according to two senior Iranian sources with knowledge of the briefing.
U.S. Running Dangerously Low On Key Missiles Amid Iran War: Reuters Sources | HuffPost Latest News
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r/foreignpolicy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/foreignpolicy
What's the best time to post on r/foreignpolicy?
Based on posting volume, r/foreignpolicy is most active on Wednesdays around 12 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/foreignpolicy?
r/foreignpolicy averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/foreignpolicy get?
Posts on r/foreignpolicy average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/foreignpolicy get most?
On r/foreignpolicy, most posts are link posts (74%)