Jack Detsch

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

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U.S. President Joe Biden listens to a supply chain meeting.
U.S. President Joe Biden listens to a supply chain meeting.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Biden’s First Year

Analysis
Jack Detsch
Biden answers questions after speaking about the status of the country’s fight against COVID-19.
Biden answers questions after speaking about the status of the country’s fight against COVID-19.

5 Foreign-Policy Trends That Will Make or Break 2022

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with U.S President Joe Biden during their meeting at the 'Villa la Grange' in Geneva, Switzerland in Geneva on June 16, 2021.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with U.S President Joe Biden during their meeting at the 'Villa la Grange' in Geneva, Switzerland in Geneva on June 16, 2021.

Biden Set for Putin Call to Ease Ukraine Standoff

Report
Jack Detsch
The U.S. Capitol building and a "don't walk" traffic signal
The U.S. Capitol building and a "don't walk" traffic signal

Next Year’s Midterms Could Shake Up Biden’s Foreign Policy

Analysis
Jack Detsch
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue leaders have a virtual meeting.
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue leaders have a virtual meeting.

Why Can’t We Be Friends?

5 Top Reads
Jack Detsch
Ukrainian soldiers take part in the Sea Breeze drills at a shooting range in the Kherson region of Ukraine on July 2. Ukraine and the United States launched joint naval exercises in the Black Sea on May 28 in a show of Western cooperation with Kyiv as it faces off with Russia.
Ukrainian soldiers take part in the Sea Breeze drills at a shooting range in the Kherson region of Ukraine on July 2. Ukraine and the United States launched joint naval exercises in the Black Sea on May 28 in a show of Western cooperation with Kyiv as it faces off with Russia.

Ukraine’s Military Has Come a Long Way Since 2014

Report
Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch
Virginia National Guard soldiers are issued their M4 carbines and live ammunition on the east front of the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia National Guard soldiers are issued their M4 carbines and live ammunition on the east front of the U.S. Capitol.

The Biggest National Security Stories of 2021

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Reps. Gregory Meeks and Michael McCaul listen to a House Foreign Affairs hearing.
Reps. Gregory Meeks and Michael McCaul listen to a House Foreign Affairs hearing.

Congressional Probe Over Afghan Withdrawal Turns Partisan

Report
Jack Detsch
Ghulam Isaczai speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting.
Ghulam Isaczai speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting.

Afghanistan’s U.N. Envoy Heads for the Exit

Report
Jack Detsch, Colum Lynch
A Ukrainian serviceman keeps watch at a position on the frontline of the conflict with Russia-backed separatists.
A Ukrainian serviceman keeps watch at a position on the frontline of the conflict with Russia-backed separatists.

White House Delays Moving Military Assistance to Ukraine

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Indian Army soldiers near the Line of Actual Control
Indian Army soldiers near the Line of Actual Control

Pentagon Worries About Chinese Buildup Near India

Report
Jack Detsch
Passengers queue to board a U.S. Air Force flight.
Passengers queue to board a U.S. Air Force flight.

State Department Launches Review of Afghan Withdrawal

Report
Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch
A person leaving the secure offices of the House Intelligence Committee bolts upstairs.
A person leaving the secure offices of the House Intelligence Committee bolts upstairs.

What Are America’s Adversaries Up To? That’s Classified.

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House, on September 1, 2021, in Washington, DC.
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House, on September 1, 2021, in Washington, DC.

Ukraine Ready to Fight to ‘Last Drop’

Report
Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch
A U.S. soldier prepares Ukrainian soldiers for an exercise in ambush tactics at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center in Starychi, Ukraine, on July 26. The advisors from Task Force Raven are working to improve Ukraine's defense capabilities against a potential military threat from Russia.
A U.S. soldier prepares Ukrainian soldiers for an exercise in ambush tactics at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center in Starychi, Ukraine, on July 26. The advisors from Task Force Raven are working to improve Ukraine's defense capabilities against a potential military threat from Russia.

Biden Is Running Out of Time to Help Ukraine Fend Off Russia

Deep Dive
Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
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