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Alexandra Sharp

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Alexandra Sharp is the World Brief writer at Foreign Policy. Prior to writing World Brief, she worked as a deputy copy editor at FP; a city life editor at Vox Magazine in Columbia, Missouri; and as an editor at Genocide Watch. A Chicago native, she studied magazine journalism and international studies at the University of Missouri and reported in Costa Rica on climate change, immigration, and energy.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during a meeting.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during a meeting.

Beijing’s Bleak Economic Numbers

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Alexandra Sharp
The damaged Crimean Bridge is seen.
The damaged Crimean Bridge is seen.

Russia Leaves Black Sea Grain Deal

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People wade through a flooded street in New Delhi.
People wade through a flooded street in New Delhi.

Climate Catastrophes Strike Around the Globe

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks at a daily press briefing.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks at a daily press briefing.

Beijing’s Latest U.S. Intelligence Breach

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Alexandra Sharp
U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky and NATO Make Nice to End Vilnius Summit

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and first lady Olena Zelenska stand together at the NATO summit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and first lady Olena Zelenska stand together at the NATO summit.

NATO Rebuffs Zelensky’s Demand for Membership Timeline

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Alexandra Sharp
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson shake hands.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson shake hands.

Erdogan Finally Agrees to Let Sweden Into NATO

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A woman stands next to a damaged car by cluster bombs in Ukraine.
A woman stands next to a damaged car by cluster bombs in Ukraine.

U.S. Caves on Cluster Bomb Aid to Ukraine

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Alexandra Sharp
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in Beijing.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in Beijing.

Yellen Emphasizes Economic Cooperation—Not Decoupling—in Beijing

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Alexandra Sharp
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation attend a virtual meeting.
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation attend a virtual meeting.

Modi, Putin, and Xi Project Unity Despite Competing Agendas at Shanghai Summit

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Alexandra Sharp
Israeli military armored vehicles advance on a road in the West Bank.
Israeli military armored vehicles advance on a road in the West Bank.

Israel Launches Major Military Operation in Jenin

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Alexandra Sharp
A broker watches latest share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
A broker watches latest share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Pakistan Clinches Last-Minute IMF Deal

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Alexandra Sharp
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with top security officials.
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with top security officials.

Russian Infighting Raises Questions About Wagner Group’s Future

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Alexandra Sharp
A burnt area is seen in Brazil.
A burnt area is seen in Brazil.

Global Deforestation Accelerated in 2022

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Alexandra Sharp
Members of Russia’s Wagner Group sit on top of a tank.
Members of Russia’s Wagner Group sit on top of a tank.

Russian Leaders Pledge Loyalty to Putin

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