Flash Points: Our holiday book list

Plus: The song and dance of American secrecy. NOVEMBER 29, 2023  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](     Sponsored by [the Association of American Universities](   [1]( [Foreign Policy’s Holiday Book List]( Our columnists and staff writers recommend their top reads for the end of the year. By FP Staff, FP Contributors   [2]( [The Song and Dance of American Secrecy]( Espionage law hasn’t changed much since William Howard Taft—yet recent presidents have wielded it as a cudgel more than ever before. By Sam Lebovic   [3]( [The Global North Is Alienating the Global South Before COP28 Even Starts]( Dismissing the summit because its host is an oil producer is hypocritical and dangerous. By Manal Shehabi   Offer Expires Soon! [Get two years of Insider for $498 $249.](   [4]( [The Untold Story of Vienna’s Global Influence]( A new book argues the Austrian capital produced the intellectual basis of much of the modern West—for better and sometimes for worse. By Emily Schultheis   [5]( [Is Portugal’s Golden Visa Scheme Worth It?]( Wealthy investors pulled the country out of a financial crisis, but they also sent house prices skyrocketing. By Kitty Greenwald Sponsored [Fund American Science]( Investing in American science and technology is crucial to enhance our global competitiveness. That’s why it’s time to realize the smart scientific investments outlined in the CHIPS and Science Act. Supporting scientific research ensures we can effectively address pressing challenges like climate change, cybersecurity threats, and public health crises. [Learn more](.   [Last Call! 2 Years for the Price of 1]( [Offer expires soon. Get access to Foreign Policy’s smart debate, expert opinion and forward-looking analysis for half the price.]( [GET OFFER](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Flash Points newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [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.