Jack Detsch

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

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

One Year On, Zelensky Survives Impeachment (Trump’s, That Is) and Blunted Hopes

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Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
US Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, looks on during a briefing at the US Department of State in Washington, DC on January 17.
US Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, looks on during a briefing at the US Department of State in Washington, DC on January 17.

Trump Administration Says Iran Could Exit Syria Amid Pandemic

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a signing ceremony with Namibian President Hage G. Geingob in Beijing on March 29, 2018.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a signing ceremony with Namibian President Hage G. Geingob in Beijing on March 29, 2018.

China’s Building Projects in Africa Are a Spymaster’s Dream

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch, Dan Haverty
Now-ousted U.S. State Department Inspector General Steve Linick departs the U.S. Capitol on October 02, 2019 in Washington, DC.
Now-ousted U.S. State Department Inspector General Steve Linick departs the U.S. Capitol on October 02, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Firing of State Watchdog May Be Related to Saudi Arms Sales, Senior Democrat Says

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. State Department Inspector General Steve Linick departs the U.S. Capitol October 2, 2019 in Washington, DC.
U.S. State Department Inspector General Steve Linick departs the U.S. Capitol October 2, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Trump Escalates War on Government Watchdogs

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
The Pentagon
The Pentagon

Top Trump Defense Pick Shows Up at Pentagon Before Senate Confirmation

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Afghan security forces arrive at the site of a car bombing near Bagram Air Base in Parwan province, Afghanistan, on Dec. 11, 2019.
Afghan security forces arrive at the site of a car bombing near Bagram Air Base in Parwan province, Afghanistan, on Dec. 11, 2019.

Is the Afghan Peace Deal Dead on Arrival?

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer, Dan Haverty
This photo shows members of the Chinese Navy, a division of the People's Liberatiuon Army (PLA), shouting while marching during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on October 24, 2007.
This photo shows members of the Chinese Navy, a division of the People's Liberatiuon Army (PLA), shouting while marching during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on October 24, 2007.

China Uses Pandemic to Boost Military Pressure on Taiwan

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Jack Detsch
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden addresses the crowd during a campaign launch party in Columbia, South Carolina, on Feb. 11.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden addresses the crowd during a campaign launch party in Columbia, South Carolina, on Feb. 11.

Biden Gets Push From Left-Leaning Groups to Slash Pentagon Budget

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Jack Detsch
Kenneth Braithwaite, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for navy secretary, listens during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing May 7 in Washington, DC.
Kenneth Braithwaite, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for navy secretary, listens during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing May 7 in Washington, DC.

Trump’s Navy Pick Would Have Limited Sway on Ship Goal

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Jack Detsch
Senate Democrats discuss war powers resolution on Iran.
Senate Democrats discuss war powers resolution on Iran.

Trump’s War on Congressional War Powers Isn’t Over

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch, Dan Haverty
US President Donald Trump with US Defense Secretary Mark Esper, sings the National Anthem before the Army v. Navy American Football game in Philadelphia on December 14, 2019.
US President Donald Trump with US Defense Secretary Mark Esper, sings the National Anthem before the Army v. Navy American Football game in Philadelphia on December 14, 2019.

Trump Taps Point Man to Remove Pentagon Officials Seen as Disloyal

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Rep. John Ratcliffe
Rep. John Ratcliffe

Senators Question Fitness of Trump’s Nominee for Intelligence Chief 

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Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch
All shops are closed at a clothes market in Djibouti during the coronavirus pandemic.
All shops are closed at a clothes market in Djibouti during the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Military’s Hub in Africa Fights to Keep the Coronavirus Out

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. President Donald Trump visits the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Otay Mesa, California on Sept. 18, 2019.
U.S. President Donald Trump visits the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Otay Mesa, California on Sept. 18, 2019.

Trump Uses European Deterrence Funds to Build Border Wall

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer, Dan Haverty
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