Jack Detsch

Jack Detsch was a staff writer at Foreign Policy from 2020-2024.

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Nusa Dua, Indonesia.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Nusa Dua, Indonesia.

U.S.-China Trade War Could Heat Up

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Jack Detsch
Pedestrians cross a street during a power cut in downtown Kyiv amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Pedestrians cross a street during a power cut in downtown Kyiv amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Struggles to Help Ukraine Keep the Lights On

Deep Dive
Jack Detsch
The U.S. Capitol is shown in the dark, surrounded by fog.
The U.S. Capitol is shown in the dark, surrounded by fog.

Biden’s Foreign Policy Set for Midterm Shake-Up

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Ukrainian artillery unit members get prepared to fire toward Kherson amid Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian artillery unit members get prepared to fire toward Kherson amid Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine Pushes Russia Out of Kherson, the Biggest Liberation Yet

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Jack Detsch
A person walks past an image of Kim Jong Un on a screen.
A person walks past an image of Kim Jong Un on a screen.

North Korea Goes Trigger Happy With New Missile Tests

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A missile is launched at night.
A missile is launched at night.

U.S. Gets Hypersonics Back on Track

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Ukrainian soldiers check their weapons at a position on the front line in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region on Oct. 24, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian soldiers check their weapons at a position on the front line in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region on Oct. 24, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine Says It Needs More Guns, Shells, and Firepower

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Jack Detsch
Russian President Vladimir Putin flies on a helicopter.
Russian President Vladimir Putin flies on a helicopter.

Russia Wages Winter Information War Against the West

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Jack Detsch, Amy Mackinnon
A lectern is installed in front of 10 Downing Street pending a statement by prime Minister Liz Truss, on October 20, 2022 in London, England.
A lectern is installed in front of 10 Downing Street pending a statement by prime Minister Liz Truss, on October 20, 2022 in London, England.

Lettuce Prevails Over Liz Amid Economic Crunch

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
A general view shows a United Nations Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York on September 30, 2022.
A general view shows a United Nations Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York on September 30, 2022.

Helsinki Commission Recommends Kicking Russia Off U.N. Security Council

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Xi and Putin walk side-by-side near a military honor guard.
Xi and Putin walk side-by-side near a military honor guard.

Russia and China Threats Are Not the Same

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A local resident sits outside a building destroyed by Russian, Iranian-made, drones after an airstrike on Bila Tserkva, southwest of Kyiv, on October 5, 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A local resident sits outside a building destroyed by Russian, Iranian-made, drones after an airstrike on Bila Tserkva, southwest of Kyiv, on October 5, 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

‘All It Takes is One’: Iran Gives Russia Help From the Air

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Jack Detsch
A Ukrainian soldier looks out from a self-propelled howitzer.
A Ukrainian soldier looks out from a self-propelled howitzer.

Ukraine Changes Weapons Wish List After Kyiv Terrorism Attacks

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Jack Detsch
Putin is seated and looks off in the distance.
Putin is seated and looks off in the distance.

Russia Is Losing Its Clout in Central Asia as Ukraine War Spirals

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Police officers detain a person in Moscow on September 21, 2022, following calls to protest against partial mobilization announced by President Vladimir Putin.
Police officers detain a person in Moscow on September 21, 2022, following calls to protest against partial mobilization announced by President Vladimir Putin.

Putin’s Mobilization Mess Was Years in the Making

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Jack Detsch
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