Jack Detsch

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

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U.S. soldiers stand guard as U.S. President Donald Trump makes a visit to their airbase.
U.S. soldiers stand guard as U.S. President Donald Trump makes a visit to their airbase.

The U.S. Never Can Say Goodbye to Afghanistan

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Then-Human Rights Watch director Sarah Margon
Then-Human Rights Watch director Sarah Margon

Biden Looks to Progressive for Key Human Rights Post

Exclusive
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin smile during the Belt and Road Forum.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin smile during the Belt and Road Forum.

China and Russia Turn Deeper Ties into a Military Challenge for Biden

Report
Jack Detsch, Amy Mackinnon
Biden speaks about the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in the White House.
Biden speaks about the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in the White House.

U.S. Bucks Won’t Stop in Afghanistan

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
U.S. President Joe Biden leaves after speaking to U.S. State Department staff.
U.S. President Joe Biden leaves after speaking to U.S. State Department staff.

Biden to Announce Nominees for Key Diplomatic Posts

Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Two girls stand at the entrance of a tent in an IDP camp in Syria.
Two girls stand at the entrance of a tent in an IDP camp in Syria.

Assad Regime Continues Stonewalling U.S. Aid to Syria

Report
Jack Detsch, Christina Lu
U.S. soldiers board a helicopter in Korengal Valley.
U.S. soldiers board a helicopter in Korengal Valley.

Biden to Complete Full Afghanistan Withdrawal by Sept. 11

Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
U.S. President Joe Biden leaves after an event at the South Court Auditorium at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on April 7.
U.S. President Joe Biden leaves after an event at the South Court Auditorium at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on April 7.

Has Biden Shut the Door on Open Skies?

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Soldiers at Clark Air Base in the Philippines.
Soldiers at Clark Air Base in the Philippines.

Philippines Leaning Toward Allowing U.S. Troops After All

Report
Jack Detsch
An Ukrainian serviceman stands in position on the front line with Russia-backed separatists in Donetsk region on February 19, 2021.
An Ukrainian serviceman stands in position on the front line with Russia-backed separatists in Donetsk region on February 19, 2021.

Russia’s Buildup Near Ukraine Puts Team Biden on Edge

Report
Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Ukrainian servicemen stand in position on the front line.
Ukrainian servicemen stand in position on the front line.

Russia Escalates Conflict in Ukraine

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch
A Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone flies at Gecitkale military airbase near Famagusta in the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on December 16, 2019.
A Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone flies at Gecitkale military airbase near Famagusta in the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on December 16, 2019.

The U.S. Army Goes to School on Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

Report
Jack Detsch
U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken attend a virtual meeting with allies.
U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken attend a virtual meeting with allies.

Biden Looks to Contain China—but Where’s the Asian NATO?

Analysis
Jack Detsch
Biden speaks about national vaccine efforts at the White House.
Biden speaks about national vaccine efforts at the White House.

Why Is U.S. National Security Run by a Bunch of Benchwarmers?

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
U.S. President Joe Biden with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the White House, Mar. 8.
U.S. President Joe Biden with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the White House, Mar. 8.

Austin Calls for ‘Responsible’ End to Afghan War

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