Editors' Picks: What U.S. troops are actually doing on the Mexican border, and what Javad Zarif's departure will mean for U.S.-Iran relations

If you have problems viewing this email, [view it in a browser.]( [Foreign Policy]( EDITORS' PICKS Sponsored by [ Squire Patton Boggs Tariff Book]( 02/26/2019 Welcome to Editors’ Picks, FP’s daily round-up. Today, we look at how the United States can maintain a global advantage on artificial intelligence and innovation, possible transition frameworks for Venezuela, and how Japan’s interests may come into play—or not—this week in Hanoi. [Foreign Policy First Person]( 1 [THE LONG HAUL:]( The U.S. military will bring up the total number of troops on the border with Mexico to 6,000. FP’s Lara Seligman reports on how they’re spending their time. [Read more]( 2 [OUTPACING THE JONESES:]( It’s not enough to keep up with other countries on innovation—the United States needs to up its technological game, Michèle Flournoy and Gabrielle Chefitz write for FP’s Shadow Government. [Read more]( 3 [DIPLOMAT DEPARTURE:]( Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif suddenly resigned this week. What does this mean for Washington and the world? FP’s Michael Hirsh explains. [Read more]( 4 [ON WEDNESDAYS WE GO TO HANOI:]( The United States and North Korea will hold their second summit this week, and experts and officials say Japan is being left on the sidelines, FP’s Robbie Gramer reports. [Read more]( 5 [VEXING EXIT:]( Political transitions in Chile and South Africa have some lessons for those hoping for a handover of power in Venezuela, Michael Albertus writes. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [The U.S. has now initiated trade talks with the E.U:]( Crucial sectors like the automobile and agriculture industries stand to be impacted. SPB’s Tariff Book allows you to investigate in detail the scope of proposed tariffs, so that you can understand for yourself the global implications.[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 ©2019 The Slate Group, LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006