Editors' Picks: Russian support for Bosnian separatists, and the ongoing U.S.-China trade war

If you have problems viewing this email, [view it in a browser.]( [Foreign Policy]( EDITORS' PICKS Sponsored by [ 2018 FP Guide to Graduate Education]( 08/08/2018 Welcome to Editors’ Picks, FP’s daily roundup. Today, we look at a government crackdown in Zimbabwe, China’s provocations in the Taiwan Strait, and Russian support for Bosnian Serb separatists. 1 [Fooled again:]( The Zimbabwean government’s crackdown proves that the ruling party will hold on to power by any means necessary, Blessing-Miles Tendi writes. [Read more]( 2 [Strait-up provocation:]( The United States should respond to Beijing’s aggression in the Taiwan Strait by upholding freedom of navigation, David Lai and Jason Guo write. [Read more]( 3 [Putin the effort:]( With elections approaching in October, Russia has ramped up its support for Bosnia’s Serb separatists, Vera Mironova and Bogdan Zawadewicz write. [Read more]( 4 [Loose dragon:]( U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with China is a sign of a global system gone badly wrong, Jake Werner writes. [Read more]( 5 [China don't play:]( Beijing’s economic plans are much bigger than the current trade war with the United States, Abigail Grace writes. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [2018 FP Guide in Graduate Education:]( The 2018 FP Guide to Graduate Education explores innovative programs available on campus, online, and around the world. It features forward-thinking leaders, interdisciplinary approaches, applied learning opportunities, and a wide range of degree options at 12 leading schools of international affairs. [Learn More.]( This email was sent to [{EMAIL}]( by fp@foreignpolicy.com. [UPDATE PROFILE]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [ADVERTISE](mailto:advertise@foreignpolicy.com) [GROUP SALES AND LICENSING](mailto:licensing@foreignpolicy.com) Foreign Policy Magazine is published by the FP Group, a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents ©2018 The Slate Group, LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 11 DUPONT CIRCLE NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON DC 20036