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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
This week on The Brief: the Security Council extends an arms embargo on Darfur for two months, but where do we go from here? Join us for more. www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-th...
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The Brief: The U.N. Kicks the Can on an Arms Embargo for Sudan
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
In today’s edition of The Brief: the latest on Brazil’s presidential election, and why Brazilians are concerned about election interference…by the U.S. Find out more at the link below: www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-br...
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The Brief: Brazil Heads to a Runoff
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In today’s edition of The Brief: does the U.S. have a reliability problem? And what does that mean for future administrations? Find out more at the link below. www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-th...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In today’s edition of The Brief: what we do and don’t know about the oil agreement with Venezuela, and why I’m skeptical. Find out more at the link below! #venezuela #oil #foreignpolicy www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-wh...
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The Brief: Why I'm Skeptical of the Deal with Venezuela
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Today on The Brief: everything you need to know about the escalating trade war between the U.S. and Canada. Come for the ridiculous title of today’s newsletter; stay for the actual information! #tariffs #foreignpolicy #canada www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-tr...
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The Brief: Trade War II: 2Tariffs2Furious
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
We covered why Trump’s position is inconsistent with international law (and reality) here, in case of interest: www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-to...
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The Brief: To PNG or Not to PNG
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Today on The Brief: updates on Ebola, Iran, and tariffs, as well as the rapidly growing petition to declare the U.S. ambassador to Canada persona non grata. What does that mean? Find out more at the link in our bio! www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-to...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Today on The Brief: what Abelardo de la Espriella’s inauguration means for the longest-running conflict in the western hemisphere. #colombia #foreignpolicy www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-co...
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The Brief: Colombia On Edge
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Special Edition of The Brief out this morning on the cyberattacks on U.S. water systems—it’s in the inboxes of subscribers and free for all to read on our website now! www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-sp...
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The Brief Special Edition: Iran attacked what exactly?
Hi friends, It’s been another busy news week in the foreign policy world—more on that in the “Also on my radar” section below—but I want to start with an issue with big domestic implications in the U...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
In today’s edition of The Brief: an overview of the tariffs rolled out last week, how they relate to the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, and a preview of the lawsuit that has already been filed to challenge them. Here we go again! #tariffs www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-ta...
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The Brief: Tariffs 3.0
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Today in The Brief: an unraveling MOU with Iran, the missteps that led to this point, and some possibilities for what might be next. Read on at the link below! www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-we...
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The Brief: We Have Always Been At War With Iran
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This week in The Brief: updates on Latin America’s rightward shift, earthquake response in Venezuela, and what to expect from the NATO summit. Sign up for a free trial and find out more at the link below! #foreignpolicy #venezuela #NATO theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-up...
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The Brief: Updates on Elections, Earthquakes, and This Week's NATO Summit
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Does the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado violate the principle of non-refoulement? Unsurprisingly, we have an opinion. Find out more, including on the international law protections for asylum, in our post, out now. theconnectionfp.com/non-refoulement-v-the-supreme-court
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Non-Refoulement v. The Supreme Court
Hi friends, Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, holding that a policy of turning back would-be asylum seekers at a U.S. port of entry before they cross the ...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
This is it, the dumbest video we have ever had to make…so far. 🦐 🍤 Or, why “endless shrimp” is a not a legitimate reason to invade Greenland. #Greenland #foreignpolicy #endlessshrimp
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Special Edition of The Brief out today on imminent atrocities in al-Obeid, Sudan, and how you can support @vanhollen.senate.gov ‘s work to ban arms sales to countries providing materiel support to the RSF. Please share widely! www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-special-edition-all-eyes-on-al-obeid
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The Brief Special Edition: All Eyes on Al-Obeid
Hi friends, The guiding principle for our coverage of Iran has been to distill a vast amount of media coverage into something understandable and succinct, so you have a strong starting point for find...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
As U.S. and Iranian negotiators arrive in Switzerland for talks, reminder that we have a free explainer out on the terms of the last U.S.-Iran deal, the JCPOA. Catch up now and see how talks compare to what we had in place before: www.theconnectionfp.com/we-could-hav... #Iran #IranDeal
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We Could Have Had It All
Hi friends, First, and most importantly, thank you for your patience during the month hiatus in Foundations following a loss in my family. I appreciate the understanding, and am happy to be back with...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Well, that was eminently foreseeable. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
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Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz, testing fragile agreement with U.S.
As Iran cited Israel’s attacks in Lebanon as the reason it would close the strait again, Pakistan said more talks were planned for Sunday in Switzerland.
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Breaking down the terms of the Iran-US MOU for you here today! We have additional coverage up on our website, including an explainer of the JCPOA. #Iran #IranDeal
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Anyone else have whiplash from last week’s back-and-forth with Iran? In today’s edition of The Brief, we cover the lead up to the recently announced deal, what we know about what’s included, and what’s conspicuously absent. Find out more below! #iran #IranDeal www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-ir...
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The Brief: Iran Deal Whiplash
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
#TBT to when we actually had a nuclear deal with Iran! Our free monthly newsletter is out today, and we're tackling the JCPOA. We cover the restrictions it imposed on Iran's nuclear program, and compare to today. #ForeignPolicy #iran #JCPOA www.theconnectionfp.com/we-could-have-had-it-all/
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Today in The Brief: making sense of the Iran deal rumors. Our newsletter is already in the inboxes of paid supporters, or sign up for a free trial to read more and access all our archived content! #Iran #foreignpolicy www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-a-...
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The Brief: A Concept of a Plan for an Iran Deal
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
In this week’s edition of The Brief: what to expect when you’re expecting a U.S.-China summit, including thoughts on trade, Iran, and implications for U.S.-Taiwan relations. Find out more at the link below! www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-sc... #foreignpolicy #china #taiwan
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The Brief: Schrödinger's Summit
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
In this week’s edition of The Brief: what is the significance of the US troop draw-down in Germany, and what does this mean for NATO and European allies? Find out more at the link in bio: www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-re... #foreignpolicy #NATO
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The Brief: Reading the Tea Leaves on U.S. Troop Withdrawal
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
A short, non-comprehensive list of things I spent longer doing than JD Vance spent negotiating with Iran.
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
If you've spent the last 36 hours staring at your news alerts wondering what's going on with Iran, we've got you. Read on to learn why the president's post was a threat of genocide; why no one agrees on the terms of the ceasefire; and what you can do. www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-sp...
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The Brief Special Edition: What Just Happened?
Hi friends, Like me, you've probably had about a million news alerts since yesterday morning about President Trump’s social media posts and their significance for the ongoing conflict with Iran. I do...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
On today’s edition of The Brief: what happens if there’s a prisoner of war? Join us for coverage of what laws apply, what protections are contained in them, and what this means in practice for the conflict in the Middle East. #iran #foreignpolicy www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-wh...
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The Brief: What if There's a Prisoner of War?
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Reminder that we did a two-part explainer on jus ad bellum and jus in bello, available here: www.theconnectionfp.com/on-jus-in-be...
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On Jus in Bello
Hi friends, This is the second part of our series on the law of war. If you missed the first part of the series, on jus ad bellum, you can find it here. Listen to The Brief in Audio Format0:00/542.7...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
In this week’s issue of The Brief, updates on the US fuel blockade against Cuba, potential ground troops in Iran, and a new prime minister in Nepal! 🇨🇺 🇮🇷 🇳🇵 #cuba #iran #nepal #foreignpolicy www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-up...
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The Brief: Updates on Cuba, Iran, and Nepal
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
New issue of Foundations out today on jus in bello, the framework that governs the conduct of hostilities in armed conflict. You can find an overview of what it is, why it matters, and how it can help you understand headlines about the war in Iran below! www.theconnectionfp.com/on-jus-in-be...
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On Jus in Bello
Hi friends, This is the second part of our series on the law of war. If you missed the first part of the series, on jus ad bellum, you can find it here. Listen to The Brief in Audio Format0:00/542.7...
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Senate floor debate happening now.
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
On The Brief this morning: for-hire smear campaigns in Slovenia’s elections, Russian interference in Hungary, and what tools countries have against election interference. Find out more at the link below! #foreignpolicy #slovenia #hungary www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-el...
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The Brief: Election Interference in Europe
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In today’s edition of The Brief, we’re covering all things Cuba, including Cuba/US talks, US threats to invade, and the effects of the U.S. fuel embargo. Join us to learn more! #foreignpolicy #cuba www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-cu...
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The Brief: Cuba on My Mind
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Important thread from Sen. Murphy. There is no legitimate justification under domestic or international law for this war.
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
New post out today for subscribers with updates on tariffs refunds, the war with Iran, and human rights in Hong Kong more. Find out more at the link below! www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-up... #iran #tariffs #hongkong #foreignpolicy
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The Brief: Updates on Tariffs, Iran, and Hong Kong
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Some Iran updates in the newsletter today, including some thoughts on the administration’s War Powers Report: www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-up... #Iran #ForeignPolicy
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The Brief: Updates On An Unfolding Regional Conflict
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
We’ve put together a quick video explainer on the attacks on Iran, as well as a longer, written explainer linked below. Spoiler alert: the attacks are unlawful. 1/2 #iran #foreignpolicy
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
We'll have an update for all subscribers on Iran later today, but as a reminder, we have an existing explainer on the international law that governs when a state decides to go to war, called jus ad bellum. You can check it out here: www.theconnectionfp.com/on-wars-and-... #iran #foreignpolicy
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On Wars and Laws
Hi friends, This weekend I saw a photo on social media of a person protesting U.S. military actions in Venezuela, holding a sign stating, “The year just [effing] started, man.” And that’s a whole mo...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
IEEPA tariffs are dead. Long live…all the other tariffs? Find out what’s going on in today’s newsletter, in the inboxes of subscribers and free for all on our website! #foreignpolicy #tariffs www.theconnectionfp.com/ieepa-tariff...
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IEEPA Tariffs are Dead. Long Live...All the Other Tariffs?
Hi friends, This month’s edition of Foundations was originally going to be the second part in our series on the law of war. That explainer will still go out next month, but I’ve gently bumped it in f...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
That’s right, we’re covering the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace! www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-i-...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
New Foreign Policy Reads book review is out! I read The CIA Book Club by Charlie English, and loved it. More in the video below, and linking to our Bookshop affiliate page in the comments! #foreignpolicy #booksky
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Today’s newsletter covers the statement from 7 UN Special Rapporteurs that ICE actions in MN may constitute extrajudicial killings. We’ve got a breakdown of what this means, who the Special Rapporteurs are, and what you can do below. #minnesota #humanrights www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-ic...
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The Brief: ICE and Extrajudicial Killings
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We’re all about the Winter #Olympics this week! Join us to find the answers to burning questions such as “who runs the Olympics anyway?” “What does UNGA have to do with ekecheiria?” And “how many different ways has Russia been banned by the IOC?” www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-wi...
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The Brief: Winter Olympics Edition
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
If soft power truly is one of the US’s greatest resources, then why are we treating like it’s extractive rather than renewable? More on protests in Milan and Copenhagen and evolving world perception in today’s edition of The Brief. www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-ho...
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The Brief: How the World Reacts
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Special Edition of The Brief out this morning covering the human rights of migrants and protestors in Minnesota and what it means to keep fighting for them. No paywall on this one. #humanrights #minnesota www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-sp...
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The Brief Special Edition: On Minnesota and Human Rights
Hi friends, I had originally intended to write about the highs and lows of the annual meeting of the World Economic Form in Davos, Switzerland last week, but for reasons that are probably obvious, th...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Lots of updates this week, including on Gaza, Greenland, Iran, and Venezuela—and how much, exactly it costs to get a permanent seat on the “Board of Peace.” 👀 Join us below! www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-wh...
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The Brief: What Price Peace?
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
23% of Republicans should probably read our article on why this is a terrible idea! www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-i-...
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The Brief: I Can't Believe I Have to Say This
Hi friends, Amidst a week of deeply upsetting and disturbing domestic news here in the U.S., there has been no shortage of foreign policy developments also demanding our attention, among them events ...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
We’ve taken down the paywall on this so it’s free for all to read as the situation in Greenland continues to evolve. Please read and share! #greenland #foreignpolicy #NATO
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
This is an utterly bananas sentence to have to write, but: we’ve published a primer on why invading Greenland is a terrible idea! Grab a cup of coffee and join us at the link below. www.theconnectionfp.com/the-brief-i-... #foreignpolicy #greenland #humanrights
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The Brief: I Can't Believe I Have to Say This
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Thrilled to spotlight the work of our first guest contributor, Darjan Vujica, who shares his deep national security expertise with readers today to talk about malign influence and prediction markets. www.theconnectionfp.com/how-predicti...
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How Prediction Markets Will Become a New Frontier in Information Warfare
By Darjan Vujica I'm thrilled to welcome our very first guest contributor to The Connection! A former senior official at the State Department working at the nexus of technology and foreign policy, ...
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The Connection @theconnectionfp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Reminder that we have a monthly series covering the basics of foreign policy that is free for all and up on our website! January’s edition is out today, and discusses what international law requires before going to war, a concept known as jus ad bellum. www.theconnectionfp.com/on-wars-and-...
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On Wars and Laws
Hi friends, This weekend I saw a photo on social media of a person protesting U.S. military actions in Venezuela, holding a sign stating, “The year just [effing] started, man.” And that’s a whole mo...
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