Editors’ Picks: China’s Ukraine plan is actually about Taiwan

Plus: The U.S. hails an election that observers decried. [Foreign Policy Logo]( [Foreign Policy Editors Picks]( March 06, 2023 | [View in browser]( To read unlimited articles featured in Editors’ Picks, [subscribe today](. SPONSORED BY [THE BUSH SCHOOL AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY]( 1 [Phony proposal.]( peace plan for Ukraine has little to do with ending the war in Ukraine and everything to do with a future war over Taiwan, Craig Singleton [writes](. 2 [Stark split.]( election observers raised alarm bells about voting irregularities in Nigeria, the U.S. State Department sang a different tune, FP’s Robbie Gramer [reports]( 3 [Twin battles.]( President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to get his country’s mojo back. He’s looking to U.S. President Joe Biden as a blueprint, FP’s Rocio Fabbro [reports](. 4 [Devil’s bargain.]( marriage of convenience with Russia may give President Recep Tayyip Erdogan what he needs to win upcoming elections, Stefanie Glinski [reports](. 5 [Growth story?]( Adani Group scandal has cast doubt on whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi can deliver on his economic vision, Anuj Srivas and Kabir Agarwal [write](. --------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORED [ Texas A&M University Bush School Plants Flag in DC]( [Texas A&M University Bush School Plants Flag in DC]( Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, just two blocks from the White House, the Bush School DC offers graduate students from diverse backgrounds a path to a successful career in national security, diplomacy and foreign policy. There’s simply no better place to gain the experience needed to propel one’s career in public service to the next level. [Learn More](. --------------------------------------------------------------- In-depth geopolitical coverage you won't read anywhere else. When you [subscribe to FP]( you'll gain access to daily analysis and reporting on ForeignPolicy.com and in the mobile app, leading foreign policy experts on FP Live, our 50 year print archive and subscriber-only comments sections. [See what you can do with an FP subscription.]( FOLLOW FP ON This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you are subscribed to FP’s Editors' Picks newsletter. Want a friend to receive this newsletter? [Forward it]( now. Want to receive other FP newsletters? [Manage]( your FP newsletter preferences. [unsubscribe]( | [privacy policy]( | [contact us]( | [partner with FP]( Foreign Policy magazine is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2023 Graham Digital Holding Company. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005. [Link](