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Alexandra Sharp

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Washington, D.C.
Covers:  Foreign policy, international law, human rights, war crimes and crimes against humanity, conflict, military/defense policy, national security, elections, climate change, immigration
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The Fallout of Russia's Failed Drone Attack on Germany

The Fallout of Russia's Failed Drone Attack on Germany

Foreign Policy Magazine — European nations join Berlin in punishing Moscow for an alleged unsuccessful attack on Leipzig airport.

Iran Accuses U.S. Military of a War Crime

Iran Accuses U.S. Military of a War Crime

Foreign Policy Magazine — Renewed fighting has taken a deadly turn after a month without major military action.

Moscow's Moment of Global Summitry

Moscow's Moment of Global Summitry

Foreign Policy Magazine — The war in Ukraine may rage on, but Russia remains far from an international pariah.

U.S.-Iran Fighting Reignites

U.S.-Iran Fighting Reignites

Foreign Policy Magazine — A U.S. attack on Larak Island paves the way for renewed heavy warfare.

Iceland's EU Ambitions

Iceland's EU Ambitions

Foreign Policy Magazine — U.S. threats in the Arctic push Reykjavik to hold a referendum on restarting membership talks.

Death Toll Rises in Nepal-Tibet Flash Flood

Death Toll Rises in Nepal-Tibet Flash Flood

Foreign Policy Magazine — Rescuers are racing to find survivors before more potential flooding occurs.

Iran, Oman Agree to Temporary Strait of Hormuz Deal

Iran, Oman Agree to Temporary Strait of Hormuz Deal

Foreign Policy Magazine — Tehran vows to keep the waterway closed if Washington does not accept its terms.

The U.S.-Canada Trade War Is Full Steam Ahead

The U.S.-Canada Trade War Is Full Steam Ahead

Foreign Policy Magazine — Ottawa issues retaliatory tariffs to go "dollar for dollar" with U.S. duties.

U.S. Unveils 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran

U.S. Unveils 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran

Foreign Policy Magazine — The White House vows to sanction any country that continues to do business with Tehran.

Trump Needs China's Help to Effectively Sanction Iran

Trump Needs China's Help to Effectively Sanction Iran

Foreign Policy Magazine — But Tehran's top crude buyer appears unwilling to play ball.

The Clock Is Ticking Down on Another U.S.-Canada Trade War

The Clock Is Ticking Down on Another U.S.-Canada Trade War

Foreign Policy Magazine — Senior Canadian officials are looking to make a deal to avoid new 50 percent U.S. tariffs.

UAE Joins Global Efforts to Isolate Iran

UAE Joins Global Efforts to Isolate Iran

Foreign Policy Magazine — Abu Dhabi is hoping that a trade embargo will force Tehran to surrender.

Russian Threats Won't Stop the U.K.'s Drone Deliveries

Russian Threats Won't Stop the U.K.'s Drone Deliveries

Foreign Policy Magazine — London vows to continue aiding Ukraine's war effort.

Is Trump Choosing North Korea Over South Korea?

Is Trump Choosing North Korea Over South Korea?

Foreign Policy Magazine — The United States scales back joint military drills with Seoul to appease Pyongyang.

The Middle East Tries Its Hand at a NATO-Style Pact

The Middle East Tries Its Hand at a NATO-Style Pact

Foreign Policy Magazine — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey pledge mutual defense in the face of aggressive Iranian and Israeli operations.

Is Iran Winning the Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz?

Is Iran Winning the Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz?

Foreign Policy Magazine — Any level of Iranian control would mark a major geopolitical shift in Tehran's favor.

Ukraine's Deadly Missile Defense Shortage

Ukraine's Deadly Missile Defense Shortage

Foreign Policy Magazine — Kyiv has run out of Patriot interceptors, but allies remain reluctant to supply more.

Iran's 'Last Chance' for Peace Talks

Iran's 'Last Chance' for Peace Talks

Foreign Policy Magazine — Qatar confirms that indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations are making progress.

Iran Denies Peace Talks After the United States Cancels Military Strikes

Iran Denies Peace Talks After the United States Cancels Military Strikes

Foreign Policy Magazine — Trump's "imminent" deal remains elusive.

Spain Records Unprecedented Migrant Crossing

Spain Records Unprecedented Migrant Crossing

Foreign Policy Magazine — Some 60,000 people from Morocco surged into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.

NATO Says Russian Missile Violated Polish Airspace

NATO Says Russian Missile Violated Polish Airspace

Foreign Policy Magazine — Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that Moscow's "reckless" actions risk spreading the Ukraine war.

U.S.-Saudi Strikes Add a New Front to the Iran War

U.S.-Saudi Strikes Add a New Front to the Iran War

Foreign Policy Magazine — Iraqi militias backed by Tehran are the latest targets in the ever-expanding conflict.

Trump's Diplomatic Doubleheader

Trump's Diplomatic Doubleheader

Foreign Policy Magazine — The leaders of Ukraine and Israel both came to Washington to curry U.S. favor.

Iran's Arsenal Starts With Its Islands

Iran's Arsenal Starts With Its Islands

Foreign Policy Magazine — From strategic fortresses to economic powerhouses, Iran's islands may be the key to any full-scale invasion. Here's a guide to Tehran's nine most consequential territories.
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