Robbie Gramer

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

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Biden answers questions after speaking about the status of the country’s fight against COVID-19.
Biden answers questions after speaking about the status of the country’s fight against COVID-19.

5 Foreign-Policy Trends That Will Make or Break 2022

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. President Joe Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. President Joe Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Five Major Diplomatic Disputes That Could Spell More Trouble in 2022

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Robbie Gramer
Virginia National Guard soldiers are issued their M4 carbines and live ammunition on the east front of the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia National Guard soldiers are issued their M4 carbines and live ammunition on the east front of the U.S. Capitol.

The Biggest National Security Stories of 2021

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris participate in virtual grassroots fundraiser.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris participate in virtual grassroots fundraiser.

Biden Taps Billionaire Campaign Donors for Ambassador Posts

Report
Robbie Gramer
A Ukrainian serviceman keeps watch at a position on the frontline of the conflict with Russia-backed separatists.
A Ukrainian serviceman keeps watch at a position on the frontline of the conflict with Russia-backed separatists.

White House Delays Moving Military Assistance to Ukraine

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
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FP-Interns-Underpaid-Washington-DC-Government-Matt-Chase

Washington Runs on Interns

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Robbie Gramer, Anna Weber
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin

Kicking Russia Off of SWIFT Might Not Be the Nuclear Option

Explainer
Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer
Passengers queue to board a U.S. Air Force flight.
Passengers queue to board a U.S. Air Force flight.

State Department Launches Review of Afghan Withdrawal

Report
Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch
A person leaving the secure offices of the House Intelligence Committee bolts upstairs.
A person leaving the secure offices of the House Intelligence Committee bolts upstairs.

What Are America’s Adversaries Up To? That’s Classified.

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Horn of Africa special envoy Jeffrey Feltman leaves Sudan.
Horn of Africa special envoy Jeffrey Feltman leaves Sudan.

Foggy Bottom Bristles at Proliferation of Special Envoys

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
A U.S. soldier prepares Ukrainian soldiers for an exercise in ambush tactics at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center in Starychi, Ukraine, on July 26. The advisors from Task Force Raven are working to improve Ukraine's defense capabilities against a potential military threat from Russia.
A U.S. soldier prepares Ukrainian soldiers for an exercise in ambush tactics at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center in Starychi, Ukraine, on July 26. The advisors from Task Force Raven are working to improve Ukraine's defense capabilities against a potential military threat from Russia.

Biden Is Running Out of Time to Help Ukraine Fend Off Russia

Deep Dive
Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Sudanese protesters block roads and burn tires.
Sudanese protesters block roads and burn tires.

The Battle for Khartoum Exposes Waning U.S. Influence

Report
Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
Blinken meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Stockholm.
Blinken meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Stockholm.

Russia to Boot More U.S. Diplomats as Tensions Rise

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks.

Russia Blocks Brit From U.N. Libya Envoy Role

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed salutes.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed salutes.

U.S. Envoy Warns Ethiopia Conflict Could Spiral Amid Military Escalation

Report
Robbie Gramer
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