Editors’ Picks: Keir Starmer is Tony Blair, minus the optimism

Plus: Trump’s plan to weaken the dollar makes no sense. JULY 3, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     [From left: Labour leader Keir Starmer and former British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown arrive ahead of the proclamation of King Charles III in London on Sept. 10, 2022. ]( From left: Labour leader Keir Starmer and former British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown arrive ahead of the proclamation of King Charles III in London on Sept. 10, 2022. Kirsty O’Connor—WPA Pool/Getty Images [1]( [Keir Starmer Is Tony Blair, Minus the Optimism]( Britain’s new government is copying the “New Labour” playbook, but the country’s atmosphere has changed in the meantime. By John Kampfner   [2]( [Trump’s Plan to Weaken the Dollar Makes No Sense]( The policy would directly counter the one thing he claims to be fighting against. By Keith Johnson   [3]( [How China Could Retaliate Against the EU’s Looming EV Tariffs]( China wants to contain growing trade threats without further alienating Europe. By Lili Pike   [4]( [The Philippines May Finally Legalize Divorce]( The power of the Catholic Church is slowly eroding. By Joseph Rachman   [5]( [Afghan Asylum Seekers Face Hostility in Iran]( As the country heads to a presidential run-off election, its largest immigrant population has featured prominently in the debate. By Kourosh Ziabari From FP Analytics and Microsoft [Defend, Attribute, Punish. Strategies for Deterring Cyber Warfare across NATO and Beyond]( With the increased use of AI set to enhance cyber attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure—in Ukraine and around the world—how can countries effectively deter adversaries? As the transatlantic security community gathers for the 75th NATO Anniversary Summit, learn more about the importance of enhancing system resilience while holding hackers accountable in FP Analytics’ [new issue brief](, produced with support from Microsoft.   [Subscribe to Foreign Policy]( [Sign up for SitRep]( For NATO's historic 75th anniversary summit, SitRep will be on the ground, providing an inside look at one of the most consequential gatherings of world leaders. Daily editions July 9-11. [GET ON THE LIST](   [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.