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Video: Zombie Dad meets Tiger Mom

We're very excited to present the first of the video interviews taped at last night's Global Thinker's gala, featuring Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother author Amy Chua in conversation with our own Daniel Drezner . Chua's father joined in...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 2:11 PM by FP Passport

The U.S. 'supercop' tapped to train Bahraini police

Only days after the release of an independent report in Bahrain indicating that security forces there used excessive force during the government's recent crackdown on protesters, Bahraini officials have announced that they will be hiring John Timoney...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 1:29 PM by FP Passport

Filed under: Middle East

The new Duma. Same as the old Duma?

It's imporant to point out amid all the coverage of this weekend's Russian legislative elections, during which the ruling United Russia party saw its majority in the State Duma reduced , that this doesn't actually mean that the Kremlin is...

Published Mon, Dec 05 2011 8:46 AM by FP Passport

Morning Brief: Pakistan issues new rules of engagement following NATO strike

Pakistan issues new rules of engagement following NATO strike Top news: Pakistan's military has issued a communique giving its commanders in the Afghan border region permission to return fire if attacked, without waiting for authorization. The move...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 5:27 AM by FP Passport

Filed under: Morning Brief

Is Henry Kissinger lobbying for Rio Tinto in China?

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that in an effort to secure the release of four of its executives who were convicted on corruption charges in China last week, mining giant Rio Tinto has secured the services of a guy who knows a thing or two about making...

Published Fri, Apr 02 2010 9:22 AM by FP Passport

Filed under: China, Business

Tomb Sweeping Day in China

Today, April 5, marks the traditional "Tomb Sweeping Day" in China, an annual observance when families pay tribute to deceased relatives and ancestors. The day is now also a time to honor the victims and approximate anniversary of the earthquake...

Published Mon, Apr 05 2010 3:54 PM by FP Passport

Morning Brief: U.S. Government Shuts Down After Congress Fails to Pass Budget by Deadline

U.S. Government Shuts Down After Congress Fails to Pass Budget by Deadline Top News: Despite months of preparation, the U.S. Congress failed Monday to pass a budget to fund government agencies, effectively shutting down the federal government for the...

Published Tue, Oct 01 2013 4:13 AM by FP Passport

Filed under: Morning Brief

Live event: The Battle for Pakistan

Free video chat by Ustream Streaming live a 10 a.m. EST: Few places in the world have assumed as much importance for the United States and its allies since 2001 as Pakistan’s northwestern tribal regions, which have served as a base for the mix of militants...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 7:03 AM by FP Passport

Morning Brief: Kabul car bombing kills at least 18, including 5 U.S. troops

Kabul car bombing kills at least 18, including 5 U.S. troops In the worst attack in Kabul in recent weeks, a suicide bomber drove his car into a U.S. military convoy and detonated his payload on Tuesday morning. The attack killed at least 18 people -...

Published Tue, May 18 2010 5:42 AM by FP Passport

Filed under: Morning Brief

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Headline One: RED HOT Link Text One: India's Chili Grenade Link One: http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/03/23/mustard_gas_is_a_thing_of_the_past Headline Two: PASSPORTGATE Link Text Two: Miliband Slams Israel for Forgery Link Two: http://blog...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 4:21 PM by FP Passport

Another settlements row brewing?

In a sign that the ongoing U.S.-Israel settlement spat has yet to run its course, the Jerusalem Municipal Authority today announced the authorization of twenty new apartments on the site of an East Jerusalem hotel, only hours before Israeli Prime Minister...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 3:45 PM by FP Passport

Filed under: Middle East, Israel/Palestine, Obama Administration

You know what else is a "big f#*$ing deal"?

Just in case your Internet's been down for the last five hours, the U.S. vice president uncorked a Bidenism for the ages today while introducing President Obama at the signing of the health care reform bill today: The White House doesn't seem...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 3:35 PM by FP Passport

Filed under: Foreign Policy magazine

Kyrgyzstan video roundup

The situation in Kyrgyzstan is rapidly evolving, with reports that President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has fled the country , the unconfirmed death of Interior Minister Moldomus Kongantiyev in the protests, and a declaration by opposition leaders of the formation...

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 1:36 PM by FP Passport

Filed under: Russia, Central Asia

Did someone just decide we're going to start kicking pirate booty?

The fight against piracy has long been thwarted by little technical details: it's hard to arrest pirates because there's nowhere to try them; it's not easy to tell which boats are and aren't pirates; and well, just shooting the darn pirates...

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 3:43 PM by FP Passport

The State Department doesn't think Hamid Karzai is a drug addict

Is Afghanistan's president on drugs? That was the clear implication of comments Tuesday by Peter Galbraith, the U.N.'s former No. 2 man in Afghanistan, in an appearance on MSNBC. "He’s prone to tirades." Galbraith said. "He can...

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 4:47 PM by FP Passport

Filed under: Afghanistan, State Department

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Video: Zombie Dad meets Tiger Mom

The U.S. 'supercop' tapped to train Bahraini police

The new Duma. Same as the old Duma?

Morning Brief: Pakistan issues new rules of engagement following NATO strike

Is Henry Kissinger lobbying for Rio Tinto in China?

Tomb Sweeping Day in China

Morning Brief: U.S. Government Shuts Down After Congress Fails to Pass Budget by Deadline

Live event: The Battle for Pakistan

Morning Brief: Kabul car bombing kills at least 18, including 5 U.S. troops

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Another settlements row brewing?

You know what else is a "big f#*$ing deal"?

Kyrgyzstan video roundup

Did someone just decide we're going to start kicking pirate booty?

The State Department doesn't think Hamid Karzai is a drug addict