Jack Detsch

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

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A U.S. Chinook military helicopter in Afghanistan
A U.S. Chinook military helicopter in Afghanistan

Departure of Private Contractors Was a Turning Point in Afghan Military’s Collapse

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Jack Detsch
Donald Trump and Shinzo Abe listen to families.
Donald Trump and Shinzo Abe listen to families.

How the U.S. Learned to Stop Worrying About the Pacific and Love the ‘Indo-Pacific’

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Jack Detsch
An Iraqi interpreter sits inside a vehicle with U.S. troops in 2005.
An Iraqi interpreter sits inside a vehicle with U.S. troops in 2005.

Biden Vowed No Afghan Interpreters Left Behind. What About Iraqi Interpreters?

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Sen. Marco Rubio
Sen. Marco Rubio

Congress Fears U.S. Intelligence Leaks in Saudi Case

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Jack Detsch
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The Russian Pipeline That Turned Into a Lightning Rod

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Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Then-Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs David Helvey
Then-Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs David Helvey

Biden Loses Top Pentagon Asia Hand

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Jack Detsch
Ted Cruz attends a hearing on the nomination of Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Ted Cruz attends a hearing on the nomination of Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Ted Cruz, Nominee-Obstructer-in-Chief

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
John Bass attends a press conference.
John Bass attends a press conference.

Biden to Tap Career Diplomat to Senior State Department Management Post

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
J-15 fighter jets are on China’s sole operational aircraft carrier.
J-15 fighter jets are on China’s sole operational aircraft carrier.

China Eyes Pacific Supremacy With New Carrier

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A U.S. Army advisor for the Afghan Air Force
A U.S. Army advisor for the Afghan Air Force

U.S. to Prop Up Afghan Air Force

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Jack Detsch
A member of the Iraqi security forces walks past a destroyed vehicle.
A member of the Iraqi security forces walks past a destroyed vehicle.

America’s Other Forever War

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
A mural showing a peace deal between the United States and the Taliban is depicted in Kabul.
A mural showing a peace deal between the United States and the Taliban is depicted in Kabul.

If the Taliban Wins the War, Can They Still Lose the Peace?

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Gregory Meeks prepares for an HFAC hearing.
Gregory Meeks prepares for an HFAC hearing.

Congress Can’t Agree on a Massive China Bill

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani meets with U.S. President Joe Biden
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani meets with U.S. President Joe Biden

U.S. Questioned Whether Afghan Government Could Survive Taliban Onslaught

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
A handout picture provided by the Iranian Army's official website on September 11, 2020, shows an Iranian Simorgh drone during the second day of a military exercise in the Gulf, near the strategic strait of Hormuz in southern Iran.
A handout picture provided by the Iranian Army's official website on September 11, 2020, shows an Iranian Simorgh drone during the second day of a military exercise in the Gulf, near the strategic strait of Hormuz in southern Iran.

U.S. Strikes Point to Growing Iranian Drone Threat

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
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