Flash Points: The country with nothing left to lose

Plus: Why some revolutions fail to make history. FEBRUARY 14, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](     [A satellite image shows the tiny island of Nauru in the South Pacific in June 1999. ]( A satellite image shows the tiny island of Nauru in the South Pacific in June 1999. Planet Observer/Universal Images Group via Getty Images [1]( [The Country With Nothing Left to Lose]( In its quest for cash, the tiny island nation of Nauru has tried it all. Its latest scheme may be its riskiest bet yet. By Christina Lu   [2]( [Why Some Revolutions Fail to Make History]( Europe’s tumultuous year of 1848 is often forgotten, but a new book argues that it could teach us a lot about politics today. By Sheri Berman   [3]( [How an Afghan Drug Kingpin Became Beijing’s Man in Kabul]( Bashir Noorzai was once serving a life sentence in the United States. Now he’s the key conduit for growing ties between China and the Taliban. By Lynne O’Donnell   [4]( [The Nazi Era Continues to Haunt This German City]( The tensions surrounding the legacy of the Dresden bombing illustrate the continuing potency of the city’s history. By Emily Schultheis   [5]( [What the World Got Wrong About Frantz Fanon]( Fanon is a global anti-colonial icon, but he could never truly embody the revolution he supported. By Kevin Ochieng Okoth [The Promise and Pitfalls of Climate Policy]( On February 22nd, join Foreign Policy and Florida International University for a timely discussion and debate on the technologies and climate policies capable of driving impact at scale. [Register here](   [Subscribe to Foreign Policy]( [Sign up for SitRep]( [FP is heading to the Munich Security Conference Feb. 16-18. Sign up for the Situation Report newsletter for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most consequential gatherings of world leaders.]( [GET ON THE LIST](   [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.