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Christina Lu

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Christina Lu is a staff writer at Foreign Policy, covering energy and the environment and more. Prior to joining FP, she worked at Foreign Affairs and the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research in Lusaka, Zambia. She is a graduate of Cornell University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in government and economics.

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A Russian serviceman patrols the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station.
A Russian serviceman patrols the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station.

The Race to Protect Zaporizhzhia

World Brief
Christina Lu
Workers at Fukushima Dai-ichi
Workers at Fukushima Dai-ichi

Japan’s Nuclear About-Face

World Brief
Christina Lu
An IDP camp in Ethiopia's Afar region
An IDP camp in Ethiopia's Afar region

Ethiopia’s Twin Disasters

World Brief
Christina Lu
Vacationers sit on a beach in Greece.
Vacationers sit on a beach in Greece.

The Mediterranean as We Know It Is Vanishing

Report
Christina Lu, Anusha Rathi
Farmers harvest barley in Ukraine
Farmers harvest barley in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Breadbasket Is (Almost) Open for Business Again

Report
Robbie Gramer, Christina Lu
Indigenous people march toward the Carondelet Presidential Palace in Quito, Ecuador, on June 27.
Indigenous people march toward the Carondelet Presidential Palace in Quito, Ecuador, on June 27.

The Energy Crisis Is Global

Report
Christina Lu
International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol
International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol

IEA Chief: Europe Has to Cut Gas Use or Face Brutal Winter

Insider
Christina Lu
The receiving station for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
The receiving station for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Europe’s Worst Energy Nightmare Is Becoming Reality

Report
Christina Lu
Abortion rights activists react to the Dobbs ruling outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
Abortion rights activists react to the Dobbs ruling outside the U.S. Supreme Court.

Roe Reversal Exposes the ‘Ever-Growing Value Gap’ Between U.S. and Allies

Report
Christina Lu
People queue up to buy liquefied petroleum gas cylinders.
People queue up to buy liquefied petroleum gas cylinders.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Nightmare Continues

World Brief
Christina Lu
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg

NATO Leaders Plan Defense Overhaul

World Brief
Christina Lu
The sun sets on a deep-sea mining vessel
The sun sets on a deep-sea mining vessel

Race to the Bottom: Deep-Sea Mining Is the Next Frontier This article has an audio recording

Deep Dive
Christina Lu
The Chinese flag is seen behind razor wire in Xinjiang.
The Chinese flag is seen behind razor wire in Xinjiang.

Beijing’s Abuses Are Laid Bare in Xinjiang Police Files

World Brief
Christina Lu
Smoke rises after an attack by the Russian army.
Smoke rises after an attack by the Russian army.

Russia’s Black Sea Blockade Will Turbocharge the Global Food Crisis

Report
Robbie Gramer, Christina Lu, Mary Yang
U.S. President Joe Biden attends a press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
U.S. President Joe Biden attends a press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Biden Vows to Defend Taiwan

World Brief
Christina Lu
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