5 must-reads to inform your week

Don't miss these stories to expand your geopolitical knowledge. How does the world view the role of the next U.S. president, geopolitical strategies, and other issues? Unlock these must-reads—and all stories and insights from FP—by subscribing today. [JOIN FP](   //link.foreignpolicy.com/click/36688894.205809/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlaWducG9saWN5LmNvbS8yMDI0LzA5LzA2L3J1c3NpYS1wdXRpbi10cnVtcC1tYWdhLWNvbnNlcnZhdGl2ZS1yZWxpZ2lvbi1jaHVyY2gtdHJhZGl0aW9uYWwtdmFsdWVzLXBvcHVsaXN0Lw/6442801f88c29c4d765242dcC6683ca7e[Letters to the Next President]( [No matter who wins the White House, these nine thinkers from around the world would like a word.]( [Keep reading]( [Russian President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, visits the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in Sergiyev Posad near Moscow on June 26.]( //link.foreignpolicy.com/click/36688894.205809/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlaWducG9saWN5LmNvbS8yMDI0LzA5LzA2L3J1c3NpYS1wdXRpbi10cnVtcC1tYWdhLWNvbnNlcnZhdGl2ZS1yZWxpZ2lvbi1jaHVyY2gtdHJhZGl0aW9uYWwtdmFsdWVzLXBvcHVsaXN0Lw/6442801f88c29c4d765242dcF6683ca7e[Russia Is No Conservative Haven]( [The Western populist right has fallen for Vladimir Putin’s latest propaganda ploy.]( [Keep reading]( [U.S. Army soldiers stand next to a U.S. flag as they take part in a NATO military exercise at the Novo Selo military ground, Bulgaria, on Sept. 26, 2023. ]( [U.S. Strategy Should Be Europe First, Then Asia]( [Without a secure Europe, the United States risks becoming a hemispheric potentate on the margins of the world.]( [Keep reading]( [Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed looks on during a ceremony for the signing of Ethiopia's telecom licensing agreement in Addis Ababa on June 8, 2021.]( [The Many Faces of Abiy Ahmed]( [Ethiopia’s leader is both messianic and Machiavellian—and his reputation as a Nobel-winning peacemaker has been tainted by the brutal Tigray war.]( [Keep reading]( [Picture taken in 1988 and made available on November 9, 2019 shows a view taken from West Berlin towards East Berlin, the Wall and the Brandenburg Gate. ]( [In International Politics, Be Careful What You Wish for]( [German reunification is the latest Western triumph that's starting to pose major political problems.]( [Keep reading]( [Letters to the Next President]( [No matter who wins the White House, these nine thinkers from around the world would like a word.]( [Keep reading]( [Russia Is No Conservative Haven]( [The Western populist right has fallen for Vladimir Putin’s latest propaganda ploy.]( [Keep reading]( [U.S. Strategy Should Be Europe First, Then Asia]( [Without a secure Europe, the United States risks becoming a hemispheric potentate on the margins of the world.]( [Keep reading]( [The Many Faces of Abiy Ahmed]( [Ethiopia’s leader is both messianic and Machiavellian—and his reputation as a Nobel-winning peacemaker has been tainted by the brutal Tigray war.]( [Keep reading]( [In International Politics, Be Careful What You Wish for]( [German reunification is the latest Western triumph that's starting to pose major political problems.]( [Keep reading]( [Subscribe to Foreign Policy]( [Out Now: The Fall 2024 Issue]( Get full digital access to the Fall magazine, out now! Join FP for expert insights and timely deep dives in our quarterly print magazines. [SUBSCRIBE NOW](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [VIEW IN BROWSER]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because we want to help you keep up with FP's reporting and analysis. Prefer not to receive future emails like this one? [Click here to let us know.]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2023 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.