Robbie Gramer

Robbie Gramer was a staff writer at Foreign Policy from 2016-2024.

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NATO meeting in Brussels.
NATO meeting in Brussels.

‘Thanks, Putin’: Finnish and Swedish Lawmakers Aim for NATO Membership

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Robbie Gramer
U.S. President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, on April 19.
U.S. President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, on April 19.

Biden’s High-Stakes Asia Trip

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
French ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins is seen in his office.
French ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins is seen in his office.

Diplomatic Life Returns to Kyiv—Slowly

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Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon
A Ukrainian multiple rocket launcher BM-21 "Grad" shells Russian troops' position, near Lugansk, in the Donbas region, on April 10, 2022.
A Ukrainian multiple rocket launcher BM-21 "Grad" shells Russian troops' position, near Lugansk, in the Donbas region, on April 10, 2022.

Russia Tries for a Do-Over of Ukraine Invasion in the Donbas

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
A Japanese microprocessor factory
A Japanese microprocessor factory

Putin’s War Threatens Microchips, Teeth, and Beer

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Christina Lu, Robbie Gramer
Ukrainian tanks prepare for an attack against Russian forces
Ukrainian tanks prepare for an attack against Russian forces

The West Finally Starts Rolling Out the Big Guns for Ukraine

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch, Amy Mackinnon
A man sits near a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a demonstration in Bamako, Mali, on Feb. 19 celebrating France’s announcement that it will withdraw its troops from the country.
A man sits near a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a demonstration in Bamako, Mali, on Feb. 19 celebrating France’s announcement that it will withdraw its troops from the country.

Russia Flounders in Ukraine but Doubles Down in Mali

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Colum Lynch, Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer
A rocket blasts off at night.
A rocket blasts off at night.

China and Russia Are Catching Up to U.S. in Space Capabilities, Pentagon Warns

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
David Satterfield speaks in Iraq.
David Satterfield speaks in Iraq.

U.S. Envoy for East Africa to Call It Quits

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Robbie Gramer, Colum Lynch
People in Moscow check their phones for information in the days after Russias's invasion of Ukraine.
People in Moscow check their phones for information in the days after Russias's invasion of Ukraine.

West Seeks to Pierce Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain

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Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin

West Boots Out Hundreds of Russian Diplomats in Wake of Ukraine Invasion and War Crimes

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Robbie Gramer, Mary Yang
Stoltenberg, a man in a suit and glasses, stands at a podium before a blue background.
Stoltenberg, a man in a suit and glasses, stands at a podium before a blue background.

Amid Russia’s War, NATO Isn’t Taking Its Eye Off China

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Robbie Gramer
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde bump fists.
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde bump fists.

Finland May Finally Want In on NATO

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Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon
Migrants, including Cameroonians, travel toward the United States in Panama.
Migrants, including Cameroonians, travel toward the United States in Panama.

U.S. Opens Door to Ukrainian Refugees, Shuts It for Others From Africa

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Robbie Gramer, Sara Hagos
A Chinese flag flies behind razor wire
A Chinese flag flies behind razor wire

Congress Splits Over How to Address LGBT Rights in China

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Robbie Gramer, Mary Yang
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