Robbie Gramer

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

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks to press at the United Nations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks to press at the United Nations.

‘Minister Nyet’ Returns to His U.N. Stomping Grounds

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Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon, Colum Lynch
Taliban leaders walk toward a Moscow press conference.
Taliban leaders walk toward a Moscow press conference.

The Taliban Want a Seat at the U.N.

U.N. Brief
Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
The U.S. State Department
The U.S. State Department

State Department Plans ‘China House’ to Counter Beijing

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. President Joe Biden and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 20.
U.S. President Joe Biden and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 20.

Inside Biden’s Presidential UNGA Debut

U.N. Brief
Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon
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UN-General-Assembly-Biden-Modi-Bolsonaro-1500x1000

Coronavirus Threat Hangs Over U.N. General Assembly

U.N. Brief
Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron sit together at the G-7 summit in Cornwall, United Kingdom, on June 13.
U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron sit together at the G-7 summit in Cornwall, United Kingdom, on June 13.

Spat With France Overshadows Biden Debut at UNGA

U.N. Brief
Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
The F-22 Raptor after refuelling from the KC-10 Extender off the Queensland coast on July 17, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia.
The F-22 Raptor after refuelling from the KC-10 Extender off the Queensland coast on July 17, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia.

U.S. Seeking Basing in Australia After Submarine Deal

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Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Taliban fighters stand guard as passengers board a plane.
Taliban fighters stand guard as passengers board a plane.

U.S. Asks U.N. to Waive Taliban Travel Ban

Situation Report
Colum Lynch, Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President Joe Biden participate in a virtual diplomatic meeting.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President Joe Biden participate in a virtual diplomatic meeting.

Blinken Defends Afghanistan Withdrawal in First of Congressional Hearing Marathons

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Robbie Gramer, Zinya Salfiti
The U.N. logo
The U.N. logo

U.S. and China Reach Deal to Block Myanmar’s Junta From U.N.

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A North Korean military parade is seen on a news program in South Korea.
A North Korean military parade is seen on a news program in South Korea.

North Korea Held a Midnight Military Parade and No One Is Sure What to Make of It

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis addresses the media at a press conference.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis addresses the media at a press conference.

Pressured by China, Lithuania Won’t Back Down Over Taiwan

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Robbie Gramer
Afghan security officers stand in front of a U.N. vehicle.
Afghan security officers stand in front of a U.N. vehicle.

U.N. Return to Afghanistan: ‘This Is Completely Insane’

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer, Anna Weber
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet.

China, Russia Look to Outflank U.S. in Afghanistan

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
Afghan resistance movement and anti-Taliban uprising forces take positions as they patrol on a hilltop.
Afghan resistance movement and anti-Taliban uprising forces take positions as they patrol on a hilltop.

Anti-Taliban Resistance Braces to Fight New Offensive

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
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