Editors’ Picks: Russia advances on Kharkiv as Ukraine struggles to fight back

Plus: How steel built the modern economy. MAY 15, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     Sponsored by the [Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs]( [A man stands among debris in front of a residential building damaged as a result of a missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 23. ]( A man stands among debris in front of a residential building damaged as a result of a missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 23. Sergey Bobok/AFP via Getty Images [1]( [Russia Advances on Kharkiv as Ukraine Struggles to Fight Back]( Moscow is exploiting Biden’s restrictive rules on U.S. weapons use to make gains, Ukrainian officials say. By Jack Detsch   [2]( [How Steel Built the Modern Economy]( And how it might yet save it. By Keith Johnson   [3]( [The Changing Nuclear Mind Game]( Russia’s nuclear threats to reach conventional goals in Ukraine mark a new era of brinkmanship. By Rose Gottemoeller   [4]( [Gazprom’s Declining Fortunes Spell Trouble for Moscow]( The gas giant’s record loss should worry the Kremlin on several fronts. By Agathe Demarais   [5]( [Singapore’s New PM Is Already Worried]( A long-ruling party sees vulnerability as key to its own security and power. By Joseph Rachman Sponsored [Define Your Path to Global Leadership]( The MPP program at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs prepares students for leadership through an academically rigorous program taught by outstanding faculty and prominent international practitioners. 100% of the students who entered in Fall 2023 have their tuition fully covered through a Jackson tuition fellowship, external funding, or a combination of both. [Learn more](.   [Subscribe to Foreign Policy]( [The world, at your fingertips]( Keeping up with global moments has never been more essential. Save up to 50% when you join our community of readers today. [SUBSCRIBE NOW](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Editors' Picks newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2024 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.