As 2023 comes to a close, here are ten Americans we lost this year who made a mark in foreign policy. 

Without new measures to build democratic institutions, entrenched corruption, migration, and violence will only get worse.  

Each Friday this summer, we suggest foreign-policy-themed movies worth watching. This week: tales of espionage and conspiracy.

The birth of Archie, the first son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has led to British media speculation, picked-up by the New York Times, that the Queen (actually, in conjunction with the Theresa May government) may dispatch them to Africa for a undetermined period. Their role, beyond lubricating the UK’s ties with its former African colonies, would be to build support for the Commonwealth of Nations. It would also get the Royal couple out of the media circus surrounding Archie’s birth. There is further speculation that Archie’s mixed race would make the family particularly attractive to Africans.

The internet makes it easy for political ad buyers to obfuscate their donors and handlers. Despite the challenges, there are significant steps that Congress and social media platforms can take to imp…

This week: Russia gets more NSA cyber tools, section 702 reform, Max Schrems, internet shutdowns cost money, and Australia's cyber engagement strategy.