Robbie Gramer

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

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Biden, Harris, and others walk at the Pentagon.
Biden, Harris, and others walk at the Pentagon.

The Pentagon’s Budget Wish List

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Heavy smoke and fire rise from Al-Sharouk tower as it collapses after being hit by an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City, on May 12, 2021.
Heavy smoke and fire rise from Al-Sharouk tower as it collapses after being hit by an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City, on May 12, 2021.

Biden Stonewalls U.N. Concern Over Israeli-Palestinian Clashes

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch, Allison Meakem
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez attends a news conference at the Capitol.
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez attends a news conference at the Capitol.

Robert Menendez Is the Last Hawk on the Left

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting in Kyiv on May 6.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting in Kyiv on May 6.

In Kyiv, Blinken Shows a New Face for the U.S.

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Robbie Gramer
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen visits an air force base
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen visits an air force base

As U.S. Hardens Line on Beijing, Taiwan’s Stock Rises in Washington

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Robbie Gramer
Biden addresses Congress at the Capitol.
Biden addresses Congress at the Capitol.

Washington’s Blind Spots on Foreign-Policy Crises

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A woman wearing a burqa walks past the site of a shooting in Kabul.
A woman wearing a burqa walks past the site of a shooting in Kabul.

Afghan Women’s Problems Don’t End With the Taliban

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Robbie Gramer, Allison Meakem
Biden addresses Congress at the Capitol.
Biden addresses Congress at the Capitol.

Biden Goes Off-Script on China

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Family members and relatives wearing protective gear carry the body of a victim who died of the Covid-19 coronavirus towards a pyre at an open crematorium in Bangalore on April 26, 2021.
Family members and relatives wearing protective gear carry the body of a victim who died of the Covid-19 coronavirus towards a pyre at an open crematorium in Bangalore on April 26, 2021.

Biden Scrambles to Help India Check COVID-19

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Jeffrey Feltman, then-U.N. undersecretary-general for political affairs, speaks in Colombia.
Jeffrey Feltman, then-U.N. undersecretary-general for political affairs, speaks in Colombia.

U.S. Africa Envoy: Ethiopia Crisis Could Make Syria Look Like ‘Child’s Play’

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Robbie Gramer
U.S. soldiers stand guard as U.S. President Donald Trump makes a visit to their airbase.
U.S. soldiers stand guard as U.S. President Donald Trump makes a visit to their airbase.

The U.S. Never Can Say Goodbye to Afghanistan

Situation Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
A U.S. flag and pride flag are raised at the U.S. embassy in Mexico.
A U.S. flag and pride flag are raised at the U.S. embassy in Mexico.

Blinken Will Allow U.S. Embassies to Fly Pride Flag

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Robbie Gramer, Chloe Hadavas
Lee Yong-soo speaks to the media after a court ruling.
Lee Yong-soo speaks to the media after a court ruling.

The Legacy of Wartime Atrocities Still Looms Over Asian Alliances

The Full Story
Seulki Lee, Sophia Jones, Robbie Gramer
Then-Human Rights Watch director Sarah Margon
Then-Human Rights Watch director Sarah Margon

Biden Looks to Progressive for Key Human Rights Post

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Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Russian warships and military jets take part in a military exercise.
Russian warships and military jets take part in a military exercise.

Russia Further Ramps Up Military Pressure on Ukraine

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Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer
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