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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5 Novels FP Contributors Loved
An almost-summer reading list.
Where the U.S. Went Wrong in Sudan
Khartoum now faces civil war. What does the U.S. have to do with it?
What You Need to Know Ahead of Turkey’s Election
The opposition could win. But what happens if Erdogan loses?
How Mining Fuels Conflict Across the Globe
From rubies in Mozambique to sand in the South China Sea.
Is Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Coming Soon?
Here’s what it might look like.
The 21st-Century Gold Rush
Will there be a new cold war over lithium?
What You Might Not Know About Finland
After joining NATO, all eyes are on the Nordic country. Here’s what makes it unique.
Why Doesn’t the World Care More About the Uyghurs?
How Xinjiang fell by the wayside.
How the World Forgot About Russian Imperialism
And why recovering this history matters for understanding the war in Ukraine.
How to Deal With the Taliban
Inside the debate over whether the West should engage the regime.
5 Seas Shaping Geopolitics
From the Black Sea to the South China Sea.
The U.S. Relies on Sanctions. Do They Even Work?
Inside the debate over the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions on Russia.
Who Shapes Environmental Policy Worldwide?
In the Amazon and elsewhere, nature’s last best hope is a hodgepodge of forces.
What the Cities of the Future Will Look Like
They’re smart, high tech—and possibly determining the future of diplomacy.
The Philosophers Shaping Western Politics
From American academics to viral public intellectuals in Germany.