Editors' Picks: Britain's potential no-deal Brexit disaster, and how social media can spur real-world violence

If you have problems viewing this email, [view it in a browser.]( [Foreign Policy]( EDITORS' PICKS Sponsored by [ Joseph Korbel School of International Studies]( 10/02/2018 Welcome to Editors’ Picks, FP’s daily round-up. Today, we look at how data can be used to reduce homegrown radicalization, how a no-deal Brexit would devastate the British economy, and how social media posts and disputes can shape the outcomes of conflicts. 1 [HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE VOTING:]( Contrary to U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertions at the United Nations General Assembly meeting last week, Beijing’s long reach hasn’t targeted the U.S. midterm elections, but China is making its influence known in other ways, FP’s Elias Groll reports. [Read more]( 2 [THE MEME IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD:]( Memes, GIFs, selfies, and all manner of social media spats can now drive real-world conflicts, Peter W. Singer and Emerson Brooking write. [Read more]( 3 [TAMING TERROR:]( Micro-level data can make counter-radicalization efforts more effective in Tunisia, an example for other regions facing extremist recruitment, Daniel Brennan and Miguel de Corral write. [Read more]( 4 [A NASTY DIVORCE:]( Britain is approaching the deadline for Brexit negotiations, but the likelihood of no deal means disaster for the British economy, Simon Tilford writes. [Read more]( 5 [STUDY ABROAD BEIJING:]( The Trump administration is pushing international students out of U.S. universities—and Chinese programs are reaping the benefit, Cheng Li and Charlotte Yang write. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Joseph Korbel School of International Studies:]( Join us on Thursday, October 11, for the [Korbel Graduate Open House]( and learn how the Josef Korbel School of International Studies prepares leaders to respond to some of the most critical and timely issues facing the world. Outside the Beltway. Outside the Box. #WhyKorbel 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