Flash Points: No, it’s not too late to save the planet

Plus: Why did the U.S. stumble into a trap in Iraq? JUNE 5, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     Sponsored by [Georgetown University]( [An aerial view of activists lying on the dry soil of La Viñuela reservoir during a demonstration calling for climate action in Spain on March 22, 2023. ]( An aerial view of activists lying on the dry soil of La Viñuela reservoir during a demonstration calling for climate action in Spain on March 22, 2023. Jorge Guerrero/AFP via Getty Images [1]( [No, It’s Not Too Late to Save the Planet]( Doomism robs people of the agency and incentive to participate in a solution to the climate crisis. By Paul Hockenos   [2]( [Why Did America Stumble Into a Trap in Iraq?]( A new history offers a sharp but limited critique. By David Polansky   [3]( [What if Israel Had Been in China?]( How Albert Einstein, a Brooklyn dentist, and pre-World War II Chinese leaders tried to create a Jewish homeland in Yunnan. By Harry Saunders   [4]( [Is Britain All That Special?]( British politics may be bad, but they’re not unusual. By Marie Le Conte   [5]( [Why This EU Election Could Be a Referendum on Europe’s Future]( Centrists seem increasingly willing to partner with the far right. By Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze Sponsored [Where Data Meets Decision-Making]( If you’re looking to enter or advance in the tech-driven intelligence industry, then consider a Master’s in Applied Intelligence from Georgetown University. You’ll learn to anticipate competitive activity, establish mitigation measures, and interpret events from a global perspective. [Learn more in our June 14 webinar](.   India's]([Election Results](//link.foreignpolicy.com/click/35604800.219255/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlaWducG9saWN5LmNvbS9saXZlL21leGljby1lbGVjdGlvbnMtYXJ0dXJvLXNhcnVraGFuLw/6442801f88c29c4d765242dcB6aa64ea3 Ballots from the world's largest election were counted this week. Two of the foremost experts on Indian politics, Milan Vaishnav and Yamini Aiyar, join FP Live today to analyze the results and their impact. [REGISTER](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Flash Points 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.