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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 11h

In today’s #MustRead, Anne Applebaum highlights Venezuela’s “anthropological change” as María Corina Machado builds a democratic movement under repression — and now, her Nobel Peace Prize win amplifies her struggle as a beacon of resistance. ⬇️

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The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 11h

Israeli Cabinet Approves Agreement to Stop the War in Gaza, Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Wins the Nobel Peace Prize, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Israeli Cabinet Approves Agreement to Stop the War in Gaza

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 1d

Israel and Hamas Will Exchange Hostages and Prisoners After Agreeing to a Pause in the War in Gaza, Bipartisan Measure to Restrict Trump’s War Powers Fails in Senate, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Israel and Hamas Will Exchange Hostages and Prisoners After Agreeing to a Pause in the War in Gaza

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 1d

In today’s #MustRead, Radosław Sikorski argues that Putin’s drone strikes into NATO airspace prove Russia seeks escalation, not peace—and says America must lead with strength, not appeasement, to bring Russia to the table.

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Opinion | I’m the Foreign Minister of Poland. This Is How to Negotiate With Putin.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 2d

In today’s #MustRead, Amanda Sloat & Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook warn that Europe can’t ignore U.S. democratic backsliding. They urge EU leaders to defend democratic values, support civil society, and prepare for a more authoritarian America. ⬇️

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Europe Should Support U.S. Democracy

EU leaders still aren’t alarmed enough about democratic decline across the Atlantic.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 2d

Donald Trump’s Tariffs to Cut Into Global Goods Trade in 2026, Says WTO, U.S. Security Guarantee for Qatar Sparks Jealousy and Confusion, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Donald Trump’s Tariffs to Cut Into Global Goods Trade in 2026, Says WTO

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 3d

In today’s #MustRead, Yair Lapid says Israel stands at a crossroads: after two years of war and isolation, it must replace Netanyahu’s extremist government, end the Gaza conflict, and rebuild its democracy and global partnerships.

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A Defining Choice for Israel

After two years of growing isolation and endless war, an alternative future is possible.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 3d

Gaza Peace Talks Enter Second Day on Two-Year Anniversary of the Beginning of the War, Trump Calls Off Diplomatic Outreach to Venezuela, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Gaza Peace Talks Enter Second Day on Two-Year Anniversary of the Beginning of the War

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 4d

In today’s #MustRead, Jon B. Wolfsthal argues that Trump should take Putin’s offer to extend New START for one year—avoiding an arms race, preserving nuclear limits, and buying time for real diplomacy.

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Why President Trump should put off the new nuclear arms race for one more year

Extending the New START nuclear arms control treaty by a year, even informally, would be a security and diplomatic win for the United States.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 4d

Daily News Brief: Gaza Peace Talks Are Set to Take Place in Egypt, Japan Gears up for ‘Takaichi Trade’ as First Female Leader Prepares for Power ⬇️
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1. Gaza Peace Talks Are Set to Take Place in Egypt

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 7d

In today’s #MustRead, RMI lays out a new U.S. energy playbook: balance security & sustainability, reform finance, and compete with China abroad by turning innovation into global influence. ⬇️

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Secure, Competitive, Global - RMI

A playbook for US energy policy and financing to secure supply chains, boost competitiveness, and power global growth with abundant energy.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 7d

Daily News Brief: U.S. in ‘Armed Conflict’ with Drug Cartels, Trump Tells Congress, Trump Making Plans to Send Billions in Cash Bailouts to Farmers with Taxpayer Money ⬇️
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1. U.S. in ‘Armed Conflict’ with Drug Cartels, Trump Tells Congress

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 8d

In today’s #MustRead, Rohit Chopra argues the U.S. shouldn’t bail out Argentina’s failing economy—or President Javier Milei. A bailout would enrich speculators, hurt U.S. farmers, and misuse taxpayer funds. ⬇️

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The U.S. Should Not Bail Out Argentina

Why is the Trump administration intent on rescuing a failed foreign leader?

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 8d

Daily News Brief: U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence For Missile Strikes Deep Inside Russia, How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Impact Washington’s Foreign Policy ⬇️
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1. U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence For Missile Strikes Deep Inside Russia

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 9d

In today’s #MustRead, David Ignatius warns Trump & Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth are obsessed with culture wars and old-school toughness, while ignoring AI, drones, and tech innovation that will shape future battlefields.

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Opinion | Trump and Hegseth’s backward-facing message to the generals

A preoccupation with “woke” culture and “enemies” won’t prepare the military for the high-tech demands of 21st-century war.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 9d

Trump Calls For Using U.S. Cities as a ‘Training Ground’ For Military in Unusual Speech to Generals, U.S. Government Shuts Down as Lawmakers Fail to Reach Deal, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Trump Calls For Using U.S. Cities as a ‘Training Ground’ For Military in Unusual Speech to Generals

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 10d

Trump and Netanyahu Say They’ve Agreed on a Plan to End the Gaza War. Hamas is Now Reviewing It, Top Trump Aides Push for Ousting Maduro From Power in Venezuela, and more in today's Daily News Brief:
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1. Trump and Netanyahu Say They’ve Agreed on a Plan to End the Gaza War. Hamas is Now Reviewing It

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 11d

In today’s #MustRead, McKenzie Carrier & Thomas Carothers warn U.S. democracy is sliding fast—echoing Hungary & India. Trump’s return has fueled attacks on checks, rights & civil society, raising alarms about how far backsliding could go. ⬇️

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U.S. Democratic Backsliding in Comparative Perspective

The erosion of U.S. democracy under President Donald Trump shares many features with other prominent cases of democratic backsliding. Yet a close comparative look highlights important distinctive elem...

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 11d

U.S. Preparing Options for Military Strikes on Drug Targets Inside Venezuela, Sources Say, Netanyahu and Trump are Set to Meet as Pressure Mounts to End War in Gaza, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. U.S. Preparing Options for Military Strikes on Drug Targets Inside Venezuela, Sources Say

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 14d

In today’s #MustRead, Jon Finer & Phil Gordon argue the U.S. must condition military aid to Israel: Hamas is weakened, Gaza’s humanitarian toll is catastrophic, and unconditional support only fuels endless war.

More @politico.com ⬇️

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Opinion | We Served in the Biden Admin. It's Time to Impose Conditions on Aid to Israel.

The United States should distance itself morally and materially from the slaughter in Gaza.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 14d

Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina, Documents Suggest that Russia is Helping Prepare China to Attack Taiwan, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 15d

Trump Pledges to Prevent Israeli Annexation of the Occupied West Bank, China Pledges First Ever Absolute Cut to Emissions, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️

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1. Donald Trump Pledges to Prevent Israeli Annexation of the Occupied West Bank

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 15d

In today’s #MustRead, Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, Ernest Moniz & Meghan O’Sullivan warn that a new surge in nuclear proliferation demands U.S. adapt—renew alliances, update deterrence, and address AI risks.

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The Proliferation Problem Is Back

Washington must adapt its playbook for a new era of nuclear risk.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 16d

In today’s #MustRead, Míriam Juan-Torres, Laura Livingston & Tara Chandra show how authoritarians weaponize gender to erode democracy—rolling back women’s & LGBTQ rights under the guise of “protecting tradition,” and using these narratives to entrench power.

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Foreign Policy for America @fp4america.bsky.social · 16d

Trump’s Amped Up Second Term on Full Display in Fiery UN Speech, Says Ukraine Can Win Back All of Its Territory Seized by Russia, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
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1. Trump’s Amped Up Second Term on Full Display in Fiery UN Speech

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