Jack Detsch

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

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The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, a bald man in a gray suit and red tie, speaks at a podium during a press conference in Bogota. A blue ICC flag hangs behind him in front of a wood-paneled wall.
The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, a bald man in a gray suit and red tie, speaks at a podium during a press conference in Bogota. A blue ICC flag hangs behind him in front of a wood-paneled wall.

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas Leaders

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A TV camera is seen behind a man in a robe, hat, and cleric's color. Another man in a dark jacket is at right. They stand in front of a curtain topped with a bank of flowers.
A TV camera is seen behind a man in a robe, hat, and cleric's color. Another man in a dark jacket is at right. They stand in front of a curtain topped with a bank of flowers.

What Raisi’s Death Means for Iran’s Future This article has an audio recording

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Jack Detsch
Air Force One’s shadow is seen on farmland after taking off with then-U.S. President Barack Obama and the first family on board, seen in Merced County, California, on June 19, 2016.
Air Force One’s shadow is seen on farmland after taking off with then-U.S. President Barack Obama and the first family on board, seen in Merced County, California, on June 19, 2016.

Chinese Companies Keep Buying U.S. Land Near Military Bases

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A man stands among debris in front of a residential building damaged as a result of a missile attack in Kharkiv.
A man stands among debris in front of a residential building damaged as a result of a missile attack in Kharkiv.

Russia Advances on Kharkiv as Ukraine Struggles to Fight Back

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Jack Detsch
U.S. President Joe Biden sits with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the start of the Israeli war cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv on Oct. 18, 2023.
U.S. President Joe Biden sits with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the start of the Israeli war cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv on Oct. 18, 2023.

Biden Draws a Red(Ish) Line on Israel

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A locally produced drone is seen on display during a media tour at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taiwan.
A locally produced drone is seen on display during a media tour at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taiwan.

Taiwan Wants Suicide Drones to Deter China

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Jack Detsch
Israeli forces patrol a deserted road in Tulkarem during a raid on the occupied West Bank city.
Israeli forces patrol a deserted road in Tulkarem during a raid on the occupied West Bank city.

What to Expect from Israel’s Rafah Offensive

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Jack Detsch
A man wearing a suit and tie is surrounded by members of the media holding phones and tape recorders.
A man wearing a suit and tie is surrounded by members of the media holding phones and tape recorders.

‘Russia Feels Like They’re Winning’

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
U.S. Representative Adam Smith, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, speakings during a Congressional hearing on Afghanistan at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 29, 2021.
U.S. Representative Adam Smith, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, speakings during a Congressional hearing on Afghanistan at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 29, 2021.

Top House Democrat ‘Deeply Worried’ About Israel’s War Strategy in Gaza

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A worker inspects the form of the shaped steel billets following the “press” stage in the manufacturing process of 155 mm caliber shells at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
A worker inspects the form of the shaped steel billets following the “press” stage in the manufacturing process of 155 mm caliber shells at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Congress Gives the Arsenal of Democracy a Boost

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Jack Detsch
Taiwan’s reserve soldiers take part in military training during a two-week education convocation at a local Taoist temple in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Taiwan’s reserve soldiers take part in military training during a two-week education convocation at a local Taoist temple in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Congress Helps Steer Taiwan Toward the ‘Porcupine Strategy’

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Ukrainian service members fire at Russian positions on March 27, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian service members fire at Russian positions on March 27, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine Is Still Outgunned by Russia

Analysis
Jack Detsch
An Israeli army vehicle moves along the border with the Gaza Strip on Feb. 28, amid ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.
An Israeli army vehicle moves along the border with the Gaza Strip on Feb. 28, amid ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.

Israel’s Military Risks Being Overstretched

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Israel's Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran.
Israel's Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran.

3 Ways Israel Could Respond to Iran

Analysis
Jack Detsch
Israel’s war cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (third from left), holds a meeting to discuss the drone attack launched by Iran in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 14.
Israel’s war cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (third from left), holds a meeting to discuss the drone attack launched by Iran in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 14.

Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks Against Israel

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
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