A curated selection of FP’s must-read stories.
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List of Editors' Picks articles
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A man stands amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings following strikes on the the town of Naqura in southern Lebanon close to the border with northern Israel on January 4, 2024. Is Southern Lebanon the Next Gaza?
Israel is again laying waste to a neighboring country without any clear plan for the day after.
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A group of people of all ages sit on the ground some with fingers extended in V signs as a man takes a picture with a cell phone. Behind them is St. Basil's cathedral. Russia’s Virtual Reality Is Where Conservatives Can Find Their Dreams
The Kremlin has devised a very 21st-century way to gather fellow travelers.
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A group of young people are seen framed by a window as they sit at a table talking and drinking. How Modi’s Rise Divided India’s Young People
Devika Rege’s debut novel “Quarterlife” captures political truths about 21st-century India.
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A crowd swirls around Yahya Sinwar. Some hold guns in the air. Sinwar Is Dead. Hamas Is Very Much Alive.
History shows that you can’t kill your way out of a resistance movement.
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U.S. President Joe Biden disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schonefeld, Germany, on Oct. 17. Biden Embarks on Farewell Tour to Germany
The U.S. president's final visit to Europe will focus on his legacy—and what comes next.
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Yahya Sinwar looks over his shoulder while standing in a crowd of people at a rally in a square or street in Gaza. He makes a "V" for victory sign with the fingers of one raised hand. A man in camouflage stands next to him. Both of them and many of the rally attendees wear green scarves. Israel’s Killing of Yahya Sinwar Is Not a Turning Point
While the Hamas leader’s death represents a political victory for Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel is no closer to a realistic plan for governing Gaza.
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People walking past a banner of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers on Sept. 5. Algeria Needs an Economic Transformation
With the right reforms, it can become more than a petrostate.
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People stand next to a flag depicting former Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin during a march organized by pro-Russian groups in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, on May 9. Will Moldova’s Election Finally Loosen Russia’s Grip?
The Kremlin is desperate to return Moldova to its sphere of influence, but its meddling is no longer working.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference on Oct. 14, after Canada expelled six top Indian diplomats, including the country’s ambassador. Why India and Canada Expelled Each Other’s Top Diplomats
Allegations of transnational repression have complicated New Delhi’s relationship with Ottawa—and Washington.
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Two Ukrainian servicemen dressed casually in T-shirts sit in a small room crowded with electronic cables and other devices. The man closer to the camera is seen in profile with a headset on and a controller in his hands as he operates a drone using a monitor screen to the right. The other man sits farther back, holding a controller as well as he supports his comrade. Ukraine’s Sprawling Hybrid Warfare Could Be the Middle East’s Future
Political and economic assaults are a growing part of conflict.
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Iranian Basij militia parade to mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran, Iran on November 26, 2005. Iran’s Israel Strategy Has Already Changed
Even if a broader war never breaks out, the region will never again be the same.
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A collage photo illustration showing the eyes of Richard Nixon, Donald Trump, and John F. Kennedy along with the CIA logo. Why CIA Conspiracy Theories Won’t Go Away
As long as the agency carries out needlessly covert operations, the public will suspect the worst.
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Lula wearing a green sweatshirt with a small red PT star on the chest puts a fist over his chest as he looks into the distance. A stormy sky is seen behind him. How Lula’s Party Reshaped Brazil
The left-wing leader created a political cathedral for labor unions and progressive intellectuals.
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te lifts one arm to wave while he stands in front of microphones at a podium decorated with an abundance of purple flowers. He wears a suit with a matching purple tie. A Tale of Two National Days
The politics of partying with Taiwan and China in one Washington week.
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Visitors stand at an exhibit at the InnoTrans fair, an international industry platform for buyers and sellers of passenger and freight transport technology, in Berlin. Germany Is Hardening Its Supply Chains Against Chinese Control
Berlin has finally realized a globalized world is also a risky one.
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