The Reading List
The Reading List is FP’s curated guide to the best articles in the magazine. On Sundays, Chloe Hadavas takes you on a journey through the magazine’s archives. On Wednesdays, Audrey Wilson takes a focused look at a topic in the news.
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What Taiwan’s Election Means for Geopolitics
Will it reshape cross-strait relations?
Does the World Need ‘Davos Men’?
Inside the debate over the impact of the World Economic Forum.
What’s the Deal With Javier Milei?
Experts weigh in on what he will do to Argentine democracy.
The Key Takeaways From COP28
Here’s what the summit did—and didn’t—change.
What Cities Can Tell Us About Geopolitics
A tour of five metropolises, from Vienna to Mosul.
What to Know as COP28 Begins
It may be the most heated climate summit in almost a decade.
Why It’s So Hard to Regulate AI
The world may need new rulebooks for the rapidly evolving technology.
Gaza’s Best Chance at Peace
Strategies for breaking the cycle of violence for Israelis and Palestinians.
The Israel-Hamas War Reverberates Around the World
Here’s how the conflict has affected countries including the U.S., China, and Russia.
The World Bank’s Big Week
What to know ahead of the institution’s annual meetings.
Will China’s Elite Ever Rise Up?
Inside the world of China’s richest players.
Is Soft Power Making a Comeback?
Global powers are turning to it—with mixed success.
Inside This Weekend’s G-20 Summit
And what it might mean for Modi.
What’s Driving Africa’s Coups?
The factors that have contributed to instability in the region.
Where Is the Global Fighter Jet Market Headed?
F-35 sales were once called “America’s Belt and Road.” Does that still hold true?