Here in Washington, houses strung with Ukrainian flags are a common sight. They're on government buildings too—like across the gate of the French Embassy in Georgetown and atop the EU Delegation's offices on K Street. But while Washington and the West more broadly have united with Ukraine since Russia's invasion, much of the rest of the world sits on the sidelines. As FP columnist Howard French points out in "Why the World Isn't Really United Against Russia," governments representing a majority of the human population are not taking a position on the war one way or another. To many, French writes, the conflict has "familiar echoes of a previous era's contests between East and West." For more by French, a lifelong foreign correspondent who recently joined FP as a columnist, read on. And for another perspective on the ongoing war in Ukraine, see FP's report by Michael Hirsh on "Biden's Dangerous New Ukraine Endgame: No Endgame," which has inspired a robust debate in our subscriber-only comments section—including from a former U.S. ambassador to NATO. – The Editors
New and Noteworthy - Q&A With Dr. Fauci: In a special edition of FP Live, join the White House's chief medical advisor, Anthony Fauci, and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal for a conversation about the global response to COVID-19, how the war in Ukraine is impacting the pandemic, the rise of misinformation surrounding the virus, challenges ahead, and more. FP subscribers had the opportunity to submit and vote for questions in advance of this prerecorded event, which will be available to watch on ForeignPolicy.com this Wednesday, May 4, at 12 p.m. EST.
- What in the World: The United Nations weighs its options in Ukraine, billionaire Elon Musk moves to buy Twitter, and Turkey's foreign minister tours Latin America. How well did you keep up with the news last week? Take our weekly quiz to find out.
- Ones and Tooze: In the latest episode of FP's economics podcast, hosts Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze look ahead to the upcoming May Day celebration and discuss the roots of this holiday as well as the current state of the labor movement. Want a chance to hear your voice on the podcast? Visit the show's page and follow the in-article prompt to leave a message for the hosts with your feedback, questions, and episode ideas for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode.
Columnist Feature: Howard W. French FP's newest columnist is a career foreign correspondent who worked for the New York Times between 1986 and 2008, with assignments spanning the Caribbean, Central Africa, Japan, the Koreas, and China. French joined FP from World Politics Review in April to cover a variety of topics but with a focus on China. Follow him on Twitter, and read his latest analyses below.
Q&A Highlight "Over the last two years, we have seen a growing movement of resistance towards vaccinations. You have had a long and prolific career, how do you think people's approach towards science and scientific research has changed over the years, and in what ways? Do you see an increased skepticism towards scientific research and in the way it is conducted, and more importantly how do you think this affects public health and how we continue to respond to this pandemic and future ones?" Thanks @RaisaBortolo for commenting on Dr. Anthony Fauci Is Taking Your Questions. As a reminder, commenting on articles is reserved for FP subscribers. If you haven't set up your commenting profile, you can do so at the end of any article to join the conversation.
From Around FP - Press Room: "Let me be absolutely clear: We're heading to well over 2 degrees right now," U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said, speaking at FP's Climate Summit last week on what it will take to turn things around for the planet. Read excerpts from the conversation here, and catch up on the panels and discussions you may have missed.
- Virtual Dialogue: Join a conversation with 2022 Lionel Gelber Prize winner Carter Malkasian to explore the cultural context of the U.S. war in Afghanistan, the missteps that led to its defeat, and lessons that can inform international engagement going forward. May 10, 10 a.m. EST.
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