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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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.
Words That Decode the World
From “krysha” to “jugaad,” these terms offer essential insights into particular countries.
New and Unusual Forms of Diplomacy
From gastrodiplomacy to Xiplomacy.
How Foreign Policy Shapes Film Industries Worldwide
From Hollywood to Western Sahara.
Books About 20 of the World’s Great Cities
And more reads on fiction and foreign policy.
What’s the Deal With ‘Hostage Diplomacy’?
Here’s how different states are using the pressure tactic.
What You Need to Know About China’s Protests
From their origins to what comes next.
5 Pieces of Art That Reflect on Foreign Policy
Artists interpret global affairs and sociopolitical trends in our archive.
The Geopolitics of the World Cup
Where “the world’s game” and world politics intersect.
Inside the Drug Trade in the Americas
From Colombia’s coca fields to the United States’ courts.
The Cuban Missile Crisis, 60 Years On
The Cold War-era standoff is more relevant than ever.
Do Stable Careers Still Exist?
Technology and automation are changing how we work.