Jack Detsch

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

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Former U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is greeted by then-Saudi Arabian Assistant Minister of Defense Mohammad Al-Ayesh, center, and then-U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Tim Lenderking, left, as he arrives on a E4-B military aircraft at King Abdulaziz International Airport on July 22, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is greeted by then-Saudi Arabian Assistant Minister of Defense Mohammad Al-Ayesh, center, and then-U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Tim Lenderking, left, as he arrives on a E4-B military aircraft at King Abdulaziz International Airport on July 22, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Biden Envoy in Saudi Arabia to Push for Quick End to Yemen War

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Men holding a Russian flag protest against a Moscow court’s decision to sentence the Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny to almost three years' imprisonment in Moscow on Feb. 2.
Men holding a Russian flag protest against a Moscow court’s decision to sentence the Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny to almost three years' imprisonment in Moscow on Feb. 2.

‘We Are Gaining in Strength’: After Navalny’s Imprisonment, Russian Opposition Looks Ahead

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Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about foreign policy at the State Department in Washington on Feb. 4.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about foreign policy at the State Department in Washington on Feb. 4.

Understanding Biden’s First Foreign-Policy Speech

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Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Military personnel unload M1 Abrams tanks ahead of a U.S.-led military exercise with NATO allies in Bremerhaven, Germany, on Feb. 21, 2020.
Military personnel unload M1 Abrams tanks ahead of a U.S.-led military exercise with NATO allies in Bremerhaven, Germany, on Feb. 21, 2020.

The Post-Trump Reset With NATO Starts in Germany

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is greeted by then-U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Tim Lenderking, left, and Saudi Arabian Assistant Minister of Defense Mohammad Al-Ayesh, center, as he arrives on a E4-B military aircraft at King Abdulaziz International Airport on July 22, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is greeted by then-U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Tim Lenderking, left, and Saudi Arabian Assistant Minister of Defense Mohammad Al-Ayesh, center, as he arrives on a E4-B military aircraft at King Abdulaziz International Airport on July 22, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Biden Taps Career Diplomat as Envoy to Yemen

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. Rep. Denver Riggleman, a Republican from Virginia, speaks during a joint town hall meeting at Central Virginia Community College in Bedford, Virginia, on Oct. 9, 2019.
U.S. Rep. Denver Riggleman, a Republican from Virginia, speaks during a joint town hall meeting at Central Virginia Community College in Bedford, Virginia, on Oct. 9, 2019.

‘I Didn’t Vote for President Trump’: Former Lawmaker’s Vote Reveals GOP Divide

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Rob Malley, former U.S. negotiator during the Iran nuclear program negotiations and current president and CEO of the International Crisis Group
Rob Malley, former U.S. negotiator during the Iran nuclear program negotiations and current president and CEO of the International Crisis Group

Biden Taps Obama Administration Diplomat as New Iran Envoy

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Then President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden step off their airplane after arriving at Joint Base Andrews the day before he was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States January 19, 2021 at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland.
Then President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden step off their airplane after arriving at Joint Base Andrews the day before he was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States January 19, 2021 at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland.

Biden’s Biggest Foreign-Policy Headaches

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Taiwan's chemical corps personnel stand in formation during a demonstration as Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen inspects troops in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on January 15, 2021.
Taiwan's chemical corps personnel stand in formation during a demonstration as Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen inspects troops in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on January 15, 2021.

With Trump Gone, Taiwan Seeks Assurances From Biden Administration

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Jack Detsch, Christina Lu
Antony Blinken speaks before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his confirmation hearing to be Secretary of State in Washington on Jan. 19.
Antony Blinken speaks before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his confirmation hearing to be Secretary of State in Washington on Jan. 19.

Changing of the Guard

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (left) and then-National Security Council Senior Director of Counterterrorism Kash Patel
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (left) and then-National Security Council Senior Director of Counterterrorism Kash Patel

Trump Taps Loyalists to Defense Policy Board in Last-Minute Move

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Jack Detsch
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on a stage in Delaware.
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on a stage in Delaware.

What to Expect in Biden’s First 100 Days in Foreign Policy

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Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch, Christina Lu
Members of the U.S. National Guard walk the largely empty streets of Washington on Jan. 17.
Members of the U.S. National Guard walk the largely empty streets of Washington on Jan. 17.

Ahead of Biden’s Inauguration, a Solemn Eeriness Descends on the Capital

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Jack Detsch, Kelly Kimball
Surrounded by fellow House Republican members, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks during a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on May 27 in Washington.
Surrounded by fellow House Republican members, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks during a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on May 27 in Washington.

The Future of Republican Foreign-Policy Making

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walks to House chambers as Congress considers impeachment against Trump.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walks to House chambers as Congress considers impeachment against Trump.

Trump Impeached—Again

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Robbie Gramer, Cailey Griffin, Jack Detsch
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