Foreign Policy Blogs

FP Passport

I’d like to recommend one of my favorite foreign policy blogs. FP Passport is a group blog by the editors of Foreign Policy magazine. They describe themselves as:

Equal parts scout and translator, we draw on the world's leading journalists, thinkers, and professionals to analyze the most significant international trends and events of our times, without regard to ideology or political bias. Whether dissecting George W. Bush's national security strategy, hunting for the real identity of the "international community," or investigating the rise of Japanese pop culture, we strive to combine original thinking with real-world examples of ideas in action.

This group of 20 bloggers post on an eclectic mix of topics, recent posts have considered Russian opposition to U.S. missile defense plans, the ebbing tide of the global democracy wave, and an odd story about an ex-congressman turned arms trader. I particularly like their Morning Brief feature, a topical roundup of links to the major news stories of the day. Take a look, I think you’ll find it both entertaining and informative.

 

Author

Joel Davis

Joel Davis is the Director of Online Services at the International Studies Association in Tucson, Arizona. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona, where he received his B.A. in Political Science and Master's degree in International Relations. He has lived in the UK, Italy and Eritrea, and his travels have taken him to Canada, Brazil, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and Greece.

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Areas of Focus:
State Department; Diplomacy; US Aid; and Alliances.

Contact Joel by e-mail at [email protected].