Amy Mackinnon


Amy Mackinnon was a staff writer at Foreign Policy from 2018-2025.

Articles by Amy Mackinnon
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks into a microphone while standing at a podium inside a room at the White House as he announces new economic actions against Russia. An American flag hangs behind him, in front of a mantle that holds a row of books.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks into a microphone while standing at a podium inside a room at the White House as he announces new economic actions against Russia. An American flag hangs behind him, in front of a mantle that holds a row of books.
Smoke rises from Israeli air raids in Gaza City on Oct. 13, 2023.
Smoke rises from Israeli air raids in Gaza City on Oct. 13, 2023.
A man walks past the grave of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at the Borisovo cemetery in Moscow.
A man walks past the grave of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at the Borisovo cemetery in Moscow.
16-year-old Liza Batsura walks alongside her mother, Oksana, as they cross a bridge over a river in Kyiv. A few high-rise buildings stand against a deep blue sky behind them.
16-year-old Liza Batsura walks alongside her mother, Oksana, as they cross a bridge over a river in Kyiv. A few high-rise buildings stand against a deep blue sky behind them.
A drawn illustration of a weapon in the middle of a maze with pieces from the supply chain scattered throughout
A drawn illustration of a weapon in the middle of a maze with pieces from the supply chain scattered throughout
Alexei Navalny, a man in his 40s wearing a winter coat and a serious expression, stands while surrounded by a large crowd of people waving Russian flags during a march
Alexei Navalny, a man in his 40s wearing a winter coat and a serious expression, stands while surrounded by a large crowd of people waving Russian flags during a march
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speak during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Tel Aviv. Israeli and U.S. flags hang in the foreground.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speak during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Tel Aviv. Israeli and U.S. flags hang in the foreground.
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump listen while he speaks during a rally in Conway, South Carolina.
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump listen while he speaks during a rally in Conway, South Carolina.
Valery Zaluzhny, commander in chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is seen during official celebrations for Ukrainian Independence Day in Kyiv.
Valery Zaluzhny, commander in chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is seen during official celebrations for Ukrainian Independence Day in Kyiv.
A view of the Russian Central Bank headquarters in downtown Moscow. The Russian flag flies above the building.
A view of the Russian Central Bank headquarters in downtown Moscow. The Russian flag flies above the building.
As two out of focus Palestinian flags wave in the foreground, in the background, a protester stands on the head of a bronze statue of Neptune on top of a fountain on a cloudy day. The protester waves another Palestinian flag and shouts as he leans back agains the statue's trident. Other demonstrators have climbed to rest on lower parts of the statue.
As two out of focus Palestinian flags wave in the foreground, in the background, a protester stands on the head of a bronze statue of Neptune on top of a fountain on a cloudy day. The protester waves another Palestinian flag and shouts as he leans back agains the statue's trident. Other demonstrators have climbed to rest on lower parts of the statue.
U.S. President Joe Biden waves as he boards Marine One in New York City.
U.S. President Joe Biden waves as he boards Marine One in New York City.
An illustration shows British Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce. Pierce is drawn in a photorealistic style from her head to her neck, whereas the lines of her shirt and jacket are merely outlined and unshaded. The illustration is on top of a gradient of orange to pink.
An illustration shows British Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce. Pierce is drawn in a photorealistic style from her head to her neck, whereas the lines of her shirt and jacket are merely outlined and unshaded. The illustration is on top of a gradient of orange to pink.

The Optimist

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko sits behind a placard reading "Belarus" during a meeting of the Belt and Road Forum.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko sits behind a placard reading "Belarus" during a meeting of the Belt and Road Forum.