Editors' Picks: Congress gives the arsenal of democracy a boost

Plus: The real cost of reimposing sanctions on Venezuela. MAY 2, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     Sponsored by the [Atlantic Council]( [A worker inspects the form of the shaped steel billets following the “press” stage in the manufacturing process of 155 mm caliber shells at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on April 16.]( A worker inspects the form of the shaped steel billets following the “press” stage in the manufacturing process of 155 mm caliber shells at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on April 16. Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty Images [1]( [Congress Gives the Arsenal of Democracy a Boost]( Some experts wonder if it’s enough to respond to China, Russia, and terror threats at the same time. By Jack Detsch   [2]( [The Real Cost of Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela]( Sectoral sanctions are hurting the country’s democratic transition—and pushing Caracas closer to U.S. adversaries. By Isabel Rowan Scarpino   [3]( [Israel Has Failed to Restore Deterrence]( The concept that has always guided Israeli strategy may not survive the current war. By Sajjad Safaei   [4]( [Turmoil in Georgia Could Draw in Russia]( The likely passage of a Kremlin-style law has Georgians fighting for their democracy. By Luke Coffey   [5]( [Without Indonesia’s Nickel, EVs Have No Future in America]( The IRA and Senate opposition to a free trade deal with Jakarta are undermining the United States’ green transition. By Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan Sponsored [Tune in to the 2024 Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards]( Join the Atlantic Council on May 16 for the exclusive broadcast of the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards, spotlighting the crucial role of transatlantic leaders and inspiring positive action on shared challenges. Dive deeper into the event with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and engaging sideline interviews with international leaders in politics, government, the military, business and the arts. [Watch here](.   [Out Now: FP's Spring 2024 Magazine]( [Ahead of a major election year, "The India Issue" explores how India has been transforming before the world's eyes. Explore all essays in the magazine, out now.]( [READ THE ISSUE](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Editors' Picks newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2024 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.